2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID air conditioning

4366-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
No passengers are detected in
the rear seats
The windshield defogger is not
operating
While operating, illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
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, automatic airflow control
stops operating.
Press the 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 con-
trol
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immediately
after the hybrid system is started and
at other times depending on the out-
side temperature.
●After the hybrid system is started, if
passengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system can-
not accurately detect the presence of
passengers and automatic airflow
control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched
to directing airflow to only the front
seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it
may automatically direct airflow to all
seats.
■To return to automatic airflow con-
trol
1With the indicator off, turn the power
switch off.
2After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the power switch to ON.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the selected
air flow mode.
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
■Adjusting the air flow direction
and opening/closing the air
outlets
Front
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
WARNING
■To not interrupt the windshield defogger from operating
Do not place anything on the instru- ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the wind- shield, a sensor which monitors the
temperature of the windshield, the surround humidity, etc. is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damag-
ing the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong
impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor

4386-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
If the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem is used while the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehicle,
electricity from an external power
source can be used minimizing the
drop in charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Charging will be conducted automati-
cally after the Remote Air Conditioning
System is stopped.
Check the temperature setting of
the air conditioning system.
(P.431)
The Remote Air Conditioning System
will operate in accordance with the tem-
perature settings of the air conditioning
system.
Press and hold “A/C” on the wire-
less remote control to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.
The system can be stopped by press-
ing “A/C” twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the
following conditions are met:
●The shift lever is in P.
●The power switch is off.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
■Remote Air Conditioning System
automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off
under the following conditions:
●About 20 minutes have passed since
operation began
●Any one of the operating conditions is
not met
The system may also shut off if the
charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low.
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the follow-
ing situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is low
Remote Air Conditioning
System
The Remote Air Conditioning
System uses electrical energy
stored in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and allows
the air conditioning to be oper-
ated by remote control.
Before leaving the vehicle
Activating the Remote Air
Conditioning System

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
●The outside temperature is extremely
low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for
example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures)
■Windshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using
the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than during
normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity
or air conditioning set temperature.
■Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
●When the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air condi-
tioning.
●When the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted over, heating perfor- mance may decline due to automati-cally switching to the frost removal
operation. ( P.432)
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operating.
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.254
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-tem, the air conditioning compressor
or cooling fan may spin and an operat- ing noise may be heard.However, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
●The air conditioning operation
switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.232
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P.511
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.607)
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the
internal temperature may still reach a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off.
Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehy-dration or hypothermia, or could
result in death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding envi-
ronment, signals from the wireless switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when neces-sary.
●Do not operate “A/C” on the wire-less remote control if the hood is
open. The air conditioning may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being dis-charged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.

4406-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull-
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■To prevent causes of overheat-ing and minor burn injuries
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
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 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
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 indicator
will turn off.
Turns the front seat heaters and
ventilators on/off
The level indicators come on during
operation.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
1Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators come on yellow
during operation.
2 Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators come on green
during operation.
■Operation condition
The power 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 system.
■Customization
Seat ventilation blower level can be cus-
tomized. (Customizable features: P.607)
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
Operating the front seat
heaters
Operating the front seat
heaters and ventilators
AOperating the rear seat heat-
ers
A
A

4426-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 469
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
....................................... 472
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 474
Hood ................................. 476
Positioning a floor jack...... 477
Engine compartment ........ 479
12-volt battery ................... 484
Tires.................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure ....... 498
Wheels.............................. 499
Air conditioning filter ......... 500
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .. 504
Wiper insert replacement .. 508
Electronic key battery ....... 511
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 513
Light bulbs ........................ 516