2022 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

5196-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
2Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally according to the temperature
setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is ready
to flow immediately after the auto-
matic mode switch is pressed.
This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.
 No passengers are detected
in the rear seats
 The windshield defogger is
not operating While operating, illumi-
nates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.
Press on the air condition-
ing operation panel and switch
the airflow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow
control
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the engine is started
and at other times depending on
the outside temperature.
●After the engine is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system
cannot accurately d etect the pres-
ence of passengers and auto-
matic airflow control will not
operate.
■Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the funct ion is manually
switched to directing airflow to only
the front seats, w hen a rear seat is
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

5206-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
■To return to automatic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
engine switch to OFF.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the engine switch to ON.
This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when the
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn o ff after a period
of time.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets
Front
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Open the vent
*
3Close the vent*
*: If equipped (cent er air outlets
only)
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the fron t pillars when the
windshield wiper deicer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

5226-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
Front
Turns the seat heaters on/off 1
High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch
in the neutral position. The indi-
cator will turn off.
Rear
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on
when the seat heater is operat-
ing.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is not running.
Heated steering wheel
Operating the seat heat-
ers

5236-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Turns the seat heaters and ven-
tilators on/off
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
1 Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators (yellow)
light up during operation.
2Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators (green)
light up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,
the fan speed of the seat ventilator
may increase according to the fan
speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem.
WARNING
■To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Seat heaters and ventila-
tors
A
A
WARNING
■To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.

5256-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the lights turn
on.
1Turns the door position on
2 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior light
1 Turns the light on
2 Turns the door-linked func-
tion on (door position)
The light turns on/off according to
the opening/closing of the doors.
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the engine switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■The interior li ghts may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further co llisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before
the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.694)
Operating personal lights

5266-2. Using the interior lights
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the engine
is not running.

5366-4. Using the other interior features
6-4.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
3 To use the side extender (if
equipped), place the visor in
the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Automatic light off to prevent
battery discharge
If the vanity light s remain on when the engine switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
The power outlet can be used
for the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use
less than 100 W.
■12 V
Front
Open the lid.
Rear (if equipped)
Open the lid.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on
for extended periods while the
engine is off.
Power outlet

5376-4. Using the other interior features
6
Interior features
Luggage compartment (if
equipped)
Open the lid.
■120 VAC (if equipped)
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used
when
12 V
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
120 VAC
The engine switch is in ON.
■When turning the engine switch
to OFF
Disconnect electrical devices with
charging functions, such as mobile
battery packs.
If such devices are left connected,
the engine switch may not be turned
off normally.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power
outlet
Close the power outlet lid when
the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause
a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from
being blown
●12 V
Do not use an accessory that
uses more than 12 V 10 A.
●120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance
that requires more than 100 W. If
a 120 VAC appliance that con-
sumes more than 100 W is used,
the protection circuit will cut the
power supply.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the p ower outlet lon-
ger than necessary when the
engine is not running.
■Appliances that may not
operate properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appli-
ances may not ope rate properly
even if their power consumption is
under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak
wattage
●Measuring devices that pro-
cess precise data