heating TOYOTA RAV4 2020 (in English) User Guide

3634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is oper-
ated, a motor sou nd (whirring
sound) may be heard. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of
TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and
VSC systems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer
Sway Control and VSC systems off,
the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned
off.
●If only the TRAC system is turned
off, the TRAC will turn on when
vehicle speed increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned off, automatic re-
enabling will not oc cur when vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active
Cornering Assist
The system operates when the fol-
lowing occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
●The driver is at tempting to accel-
erate while turning
●The system detects that the vehi-
cle is drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Reduced effectiveness of the
EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is
frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a
result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS syst em should return
to normal within 10 minutes.
■Secondary Collision Brake
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS
airbag sensor de tects a collision while the vehicle is in motion. How-
ever, the system does not operate in
any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph
(10 km/h)
●Components are damaged
■Secondary Collision Brake
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of th e following situa-
tions.
●The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed a large amount

3644-5. Using the driving support systems
■If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display
(AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
*: After stopping the vehicle, do not stop the engine until the d isplay mes-
sage has turned off.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Over- heated Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle sp eed until the message
disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a s afe place and let the
engine idle.
*
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-
ing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by you r Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Over- heated 2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD)
to front wheel drive due to overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle sp eed until the message
disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a s afe place and let the
engine idle.
*
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to
normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by you r Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Malfunc- tion 2WD Mode
Engaged Visit Your Dealer”A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.
Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

5126-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.
■For quick cooling
Press the “MAX A/C” switch.
The air conditioning will automati-
cally turn on.
At this time, the fo llowing will occur:
●The recirculated air mode will be
set
●The windshield defogger will turn
off
●The air flow mode will change to
the upper body mode
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled to prioritize
fuel efficiency by regulating the
engine speed and compressor oper-
ation to restrict t he heating/cooling
capacity.
To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform t he following opera-
tions:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Adjust the temperature setting
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.351)
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning the “A/C” switch on
will dehumidify the air from the
outlets and defog the windshield
effectively.
●If you turn the “A/C” switch off, the
windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to a
ny setting except
off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recir culated air mode
temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the
vehicle interior and helping to cool
the vehicle when the outside air
temperature is high.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when the “A/C”
switch is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from
occurring:
It is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to out-
side air mode prior to turning the
vehicle off.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Air conditioning system opera-
tions when the engine is
stopped due to the Stop & Start
system (vehicles with Stop &
Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start syst em operations,
the air conditioning cooling, heating

5186-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
operation controlled to restrict
heating/cooling capacity
• Fan speed restr icted when auto-
matic mode is selected
●To improve air co nditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following
operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.351)
• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode
●When the driving mode is set to
Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-
ditioning mode will be turned on
automatically. Even in this case,
the Eco air conditioning mode can
be turned off by pressing the Eco
air conditioning mode switch.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and a ccumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from
occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to out-
side air mode prior to turning the
vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may
be delayed for a short period of
time immediately after the air con-
ditioning system is started in auto-
matic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Air conditioning system opera-
tions when the engine is
stopped due to the Stop & Start
system (vehicles with Stop &
Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to
Stop & Start system operations, the
automatic air conditioning cooling,
heating and dehumidification func-
tions turn off and the fan speed is
decreased according to the outside
temperature etc. or air blowing
stops. To stop the air conditioning
system from turning off, press the
Stop & Start cancel switch and
refrain from using the Stop & Start
system.
■When the windshield is fogged
up and the engine is stopped
due to the Stop & Start system
(vehicles with Stop & Start sys-
tem)
Press the windshield defogger
switch to restart the engine and
defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs
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.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.599
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features: P.697)

5236-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
1High 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.
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.
WA R N I N G
■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

5246-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 acco rding to the fan
speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem.
WA R N I N G
■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.

6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.659)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger o ccupant classification
system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

6598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
WA R N I N G
●Always wash your hands after
handling the battery support,
terminals, and other battery-
related parts.
●Do not allow child ren near the
battery.
■When replacing the battery
For information regarding battery
replacement, contact your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper
cables, ensure that they do not
become entangled in the cooling
fan or engine drive belt.
If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The needle of the engine
coolant temperature gauge
( P.82, 85) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine
power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures

Alphabetical Index719
control ............................ 84, 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 260 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 267
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 558
Exterior ................................. 558
Interior .................................. 561
Seat belts ............................. 561
Cargo capacity ............... 175, 178
Cargo hooks ........................... 532
Chains ..................................... 369
Child-protectors .. ................... 112
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
Points to remember ................ 50
Riding with children ................ 49
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 52
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety ............................... 49 Airbag precautions ................. 38
Back door precautions ......... 114
Battery precautions ...... 580, 658
Child restraint system............. 52
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ............. 522
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Moon roof precau tions ......... 160
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions.................................... 164
Power window lock switch.... 158
Power window precautions .. 157
Rear door child-protectors.... 112
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................606
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......522
Cleaning ..........................558, 561 Aluminum wheels .................558
Exterior .................................558
Interior ..................................561
Radar sensor ........................224
Seat belts .............................561
Clock ....................................84, 88
Coat hooks ..............................548
Condenser ............. ..................577
Connected Service s ...............495
Console box ............................529
Consumption screen ................99
Coolant Checking ..............................576
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................367
Warning light.........................629
Cooling system .......................576 Engine overheating ..............659
Cruise control (Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range).....................................250
Cup holders.............................529
Current fuel consumption........99
Current fuel economy ..............91
Curtain shield airbags ..............33
Customizable featu res ...........688
D
Daytime running light system209
Replacing light bulbs ............609
DCM .................496, 498, 499, 502
Deck board ..............................532
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 511, 517
Rear window................. 511, 517

Alphabetical Index721
If a warning light turns on ..... 628
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 639
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 653
If the engin e will not start ..... 651
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 655
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 619
If you have a flat tire ............. 642
If you lose your keys ............ 653
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 626
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 661
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 618
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 621
If your vehicle overheats ...... 659
Emergency flashers ............... 618
Engine ACC.............................. 193, 197
Compartment ....................... 574
Engine switch ............... 193, 194
Fuel pump shut off system ... 627
Hood..................................... 571
How to start the engine 193, 194
Identification number ............ 665
If the engin e will not start ..... 651
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 618
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 193, 194
Overheating.......................... 659
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 668
Checking .............................. 576
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 367 Warning light.........................629
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................82, 85
Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil Capacity ...............................666
Checking ..............................574
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................367
Warning light.........................629
Engine switch .................193, 194 Auto power off fun ction .........198
Changing the engine switch modes.................................197
Changing the engine switch positions .............................193
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................618
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............360
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............360
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................385Entering letters and numbers385
List screen ............................386
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................360
Warning light.........................630
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................408
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................407
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
F
Flat tire.....................................642 Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................584
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........669