2023 TOYOTA RAV4 lock

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Automatic mode switch
Left-hand side temperature control knob
Right-hand side temperature control knob
“SYNC” switch
“OFF” switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Fan speed decrease switch
Fan speed increase switch
Airflow mode control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) switch
“A/C” switch
■Adjusting the temperature
setting
Turn driver’s side temperature
control dial clockwise to increases the temperature and
turn the dial counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
The air conditioning system
Automatic air co
nditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

3415-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
up, press the Stop & Start cancel
switch and refrain from using the
Stop & Start system.
■When an odor comes from the
air conditioning system while
the engine is stopped due to the
Stop & Start system (vehicles
with Stop & Start system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch
to restart the engine.
■Using the Intelligent Assistant
(if equipped)
Air conditioning system can be
operated using the Intelligent Assis-
tant.
For details regardi ng the Intelligent
Assistant, refer to the “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.420
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is
attached to the ho od at the loca-
tion shown in the f ollowing illustra-
tion.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features:  P.521)
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning system
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing (if equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces when the outside rear
view mirror def oggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your To yota dealer.
When a part of the air condition-
ing system, such as the evapora-
tor, is to be repl aced, it must be
replaced with a new one.

3475-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.349)
Front interior lights/personal lights ( P.349)
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights (if equipped)*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a pos ition other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
The lights automati cally 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
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

3505-3. Using the storage features
Unlock with the mechanical
key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull up the lever)
Lift the lid while pushing the but-
ton to release the lock.
■Console box tray (if equipped)
The tray can be removed and stored
in the bottom of the console box.
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down.
Glove box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the
event of sudden braking or sud-
den swerving, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being
struck by the open glove box or
the items stored inside.
Console box
A
B
C
:$51,1*
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may resul t in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
Cup holders

3695-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
*: If equipped
■HomeLink® programming pro-
cedure
The programming procedures can
also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer sup-
port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
The HomeLink® wireless control
system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or
put a heavy load on the assist
grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be
hanged on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or sharp objects on the
hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-
bags deploy, these items may
become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.
Garage door opener*
The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink
® to operate
garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.
System components

3806-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable
in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased
risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do
not bring the nozzle tip near the
gaps around the doors or perimeter
of the windows, or spray these
areas continuously.
■Note for a smart key system (if
equipped)
If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within the
effective range, t he door may lock
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart
key system. ( P.140)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (if
equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by
using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water
immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to obs erve the follow-
ing precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such
as after driving or parking in hot
weather.
●For vehicles with matte painted
wheels: The wheels are not main-
tained in the same way as normal
aluminum wheels. For details,
Cleaning a nd protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Cleaning instructions

3906-2. Maintenance
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the head- lights aimed cor-
rectly?
Parking brake
• Does the park-ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
ItemsCheck points
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be
damaged.
Seats
• Do the seat con-trols operate
properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.
ItemsCheck points

3956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood. 3
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the
inside of the vehicle to open
the hood.
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly,
it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident,
which may result i n death or seri-
ous injury.
■To prevent injuries
The support rod may be hot after
driving the vehicle. Touching the
hot support rod may lead to burns
or other serious injuries.
■After installing the support
rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the
hood securely fro m falling down
on to your head or body.