2022 TOYOTA RAV4 air conditioning

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 556
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 559
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 562
General maintenance.. 563
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 566
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 567
Hood ........................... 569
Positioning a floor jack 570
Engine compartment ... 572
Tires ............................ 579
Tire inflation pressure . 588
Wheels ......... ...............590
Air conditioning filter .... 592
Wiper insert replacement .................................. 594
Wireless remote con- trol/electronic key battery.................................. 597
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 600
Headlight aim .............. 603
Light bulbs................... 604

5597-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foam-
ing-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles. Do not
use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and
let them dry. Exce llent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as
dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm
water using a clot h or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
NOTICE
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close
to boots (rubber or resin manu-
factured cover), or connectors
or the following parts.
The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with
high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at
least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from
the vehicle body. Otherwise
resin section, such as moldings
and bumpers, may be deformed
and damaged. Also, do not con-
tinuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of
the windshield continuously. If
water enters the air conditioning
system intake located near the
lower part of the windshield, the
air conditioning system may not
operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of
the vehicle usin g a high pres-
sure car washer.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior

5927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the engine switch to
OFF.
2 Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
3 Push in each side of the
glove box to disconnect the
claws, and then slowly and
fully open the glove box while
supporting it. 4
With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box
and pull toward the seat to
detach the bottom of the
glove box.
Do not use excessi ve force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Ins tead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
5 Unlock the filter cover ( ),
pull the filter cover out of the
claws ( ), and remove the
filter cover.
Air condition ing filter
The air conditioning filter
must be changed regularly
to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.
Removal method
A
B

5937-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
6Remove the filter case.
7 Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
8When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air condi-
tioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or
areas with heavy traffic flow, early
replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”.)
■If air flow from the vents
decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check
the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed.
Using the air conditioning system
without a filter may cause damage
to the system.
■When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified proce-
dure to remove the glove box
(  P.592). If the glove box is
removed without following the
specified procedure, the hinge of
the glove box may become dam-
aged.
■To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in
the direction of arrow to release
the fitting, pay attention not to
apply excessive force to the
claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises
related to the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when driving on a level
road
 Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
3After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be us ed in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
6
Start the engine and turn the
air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cool-
ing fan operates and to check
for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm
that the fan is operating by check-
ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is
difficult to check th ese, turn the air
conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fa n may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately
and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at
the nearest Toyota dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
A
B
A
B
C

6949-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.278)
*: If equipped
■Stop & Start system* ( P.341)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system* ( P.514)
*: If equipped
■Illumination ( P.524)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Change the Stop & Start sys-
tem duration when the A/C is
on
StandardExtended–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O
Switching to t he outside air
mode when the vehicle is
parked
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O–O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff––O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

715Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................... 508, 514Air conditioning filter ............. 592
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 514
Eco air conditioning mode .... 515
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 519
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 508
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 355Function ............................... 355
Warning light ........................ 624
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 356
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 356
Airbags ...................................... 35 Airbag operating conditions.... 37
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 40
Airbag warning light.............. 623
Correct driving posture ........... 29
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 38
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 40
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 45
General airbag precautions .... 40
Locations of airbags ............... 35
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 44
Seat cushion airbag ............... 35
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 38
Side airbag precautions ......... 40
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 38
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................40
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ...............701
SRS airbags ...........................35
SRS warning light .................623
Air conditioning filter .............592
Air conditioning system.508, 514 Air conditioning filter .............592
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................514
Eco air conditioning mode ....515
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .................519
Manual air conditioning system ...........................................508
Alarm .........................................72 Alarm ......................................72
Warning buzzer .. ..................622
AM ............................................421
Anchor brackets .......................63
Android Auto...........403, 406, 433
Android Auto button (Menu screen) ...................................373
Antenna (Smart key system) .127
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)355 Function................................355
Warning light ........................624
Apple CarPlay .........................430
Apple CarPlay
®/Android Auto
.......................................403, 406
Apple CarPlay button (Menu screen) ...................................373
Approach warning ..................255
Apps button (Menu screen) ...373
Armrest ......... ......................... ..545
Assist grips .............................545
Audio .......................................416 Operating information ...........442
Some basics .........................417
Turning the system on and off...........................................417
Audio button (Menu screen) ..373