TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Changing the set temperature
Driver’s side setting
Touch on to increase
the temperature and to
decrease the temperature.
Passenger’s side setting Touch on to increase
the temperature and to
decrease the temperature.

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■Passenger’s side setting using “SYNC” mode
When “SYNC” mode is turned on, the passenger’s side tempera-
ture will be linked to the driv er's side temperature setting.
To u c h .
If “SYNC” mode is on, “SYNC” is
shown on the passenger's side
temperature display.
Each time is touched,
“SYNC” mode changes between
on/off.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode
if the recirculated air mode is
used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press again when the
windshield is defogged.

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Air outlets and air flow
AUTO mode: The air outlets switch automatically according to condi-
tions. The air flow mode ca n be confirmed by touching .
Manual mode: The air outlets
switch each time is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows mainly to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
To u c h .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (out-
side air mode) each time is touched. (When is shown on the
display, changing from to is not possible.)
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically 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
after or is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the (recirculated air mode) is used.
● When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a while for the con-
densation to clear from the windshield.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( P. 291) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

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■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting, the inside temperature, the outside temperature
and humidity.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the out-
side temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce traction battery power consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by touching .
■ Air conditioning odors
●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 outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time after the air conditioning system is started in AUTO mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 381

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■Operation of the air conditio ning system in AUTO ECO mode
In the AUTO ECO mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows
to prioritize driving range:
● Compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
■ The seat heater when using ECO LO or ECO HI mode
Depending on the outside temperature and the set temperature, the seat
heater is automatically operated and its temperature adjusted. The seat
heater can be adjusted to a desired temperature using the seat heater con-
trol. ( P. 310)
When it is desirable to set the cabin tem-
perature to a more comfortable one,
move the operating mode closer to
“NORMAL” by pressing ECO. When it is
desirable to increase driving range, move
the selected mode closer to “OFF” by
pressing ECO.
More
importance
on driving
range
More
importance
on comfort

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■If the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low
Depending on the battery’s condition, the air conditioning system’s usage
may be restricted or stopped (excluding the windshield defogger). If the air
conditioning is restricted or turned off, one of the following messages will be
shown on the HVAC display.
Warning messageDetails
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery output is low.
Any climate control setting can be
selected.
(Shown continually) Climate Control Power stopped.
• The traction battery level is very low.
• The traction battery output is very low.
Only the windshield defogger and
rear window defogger can be
selected.
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery temperature is high.
Some climate control setting can-
not be selected.

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■Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capacitive touch
sensors. In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may
occur.
●If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect oper-
ation or non-response may occur.
● If the operating section receives el ectromagnetic waves, incorrect opera-
tion or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect opera-
tion may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Pre-climate operations
The pre-climate is automatically controlled by the set temperature at the time
the “POWER” switch is turned off.
■ Pre-climate operations automatic shut-off
P. 8 2
■ While pre-climate is operating
P. 8 2
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.