2021 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning system

Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob Right-hand side temperature control knob “SYNC” switch

“OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window defogger 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 S-FLOW mode 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 switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time the “SYNC” switch is pressed.

Simultaneous mode (the indicator on the “SYNC” switch is on):

The driver’s side temperature con- trol dial can be used to adjust the temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side. At this time, operate the passenger’s side tem- perature control dial to enter indi- vidual mode.

Individual mode (the indicator on the “SYNC” switch is off):

The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side can be adjusted separately.

Setting the fan speed

Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off the fan.

Change the airflow mode

The airflow mode changes as fol- lows each time the switch is pressed.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

Feet and the windshield defogger operates

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

The mode switches between out- side air mode and recirculated air mode each time the switch is oper- ated.

When recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator illuminates on the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

Set cooling and dehumidifi- cation function

When the function is on, the indica- tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

Eco air conditioning mode

tized such as reducing fan speed, etc.

Press the eco air conditioning mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning mode is on, the indicator illumi- nates on the eco air conditioning mode switch.

Defogging the windshield

Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode switch to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the side windows quickly, turn the air flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press the windshield defogger switch again when the windshield is defogged.

When the windshield defogger switch is on, the indicator illumi- nates on the windshield defogger switch.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mir- rors

Press the rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

When the rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defog- gers switch is on, the indicator illu- minates on the rear window defogger and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch.

Heating

In HV mode, the gasoline engine may operate in order to extract heat from the engine coolant via the heater.

In EV mode, heating is done by a heat pump system.

When the outside temperature is low or it is snowing, compared to conventional vehicles, heating may be less effective and warm air may not come out.

When the outside heat exchanger is frosted over, fan speed declines and it may become harder to heat the interior.

However, it is not a malfunction. In this situation, the air temperature from the outlets may not change even though the set temperature is raised.

If frost has formed of the outside heat exchanger, the heating per- formance will decline. The frost can be removed from the outside heat exchanger by operating the Remote Air Conditioning System before driving (P.405). When frosted over, the heating operation of the Remote Air Conditioning System starts after defrosting.

When “AUTO” switch is turned on, the heating is controlled opti- mally. Therefore, the set heating performance may not be achieved even if the fan speed setting is increased.

Outside heat exchanger

In the following situations the gas- oline engine may operate in order to extract heat from the engine coolant via the heater even in EV mode.

The outside temperature is approximately 14°F (-10°C) or low

is operating

Water droplets during air condi- tioning operation

The outside heat exchanger, accu- mulator and air conditioning piping may incur condensation or frost may form.

During or after the air conditioning operation, water droplets may fall from the vehicle. However, it is not a malfunction.

Accumulator

Outside heat exchanger

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” switch on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effec- tively.

If you turn “A/C” switch off, the windows may fog up more easily.

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

While using “My Room Mode”

It may not be possible to obtain the intended defogging perfor-

mance even if is pressed.

If the windows need to be defogged before driving, stop charging power and then press

.

When the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air conditioning.

Heating cannot be performed when it is 14°F (-10°C) or less as the gasoline engine cannot be started during “My Room Mode”. If heating is desired, stop charging and remove the AC charging cable from the vehicle.

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 any setting except off.

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recom- mended in preventing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning system is on

In order to reduce the air condi- tioning power consumption, the air conditioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automati- cally. This may also reduce fuel consumption.

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch is turned to ON.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

Operation of the air condition- ing system in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air condi- tioning system is controlled as fol- lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity

Fan speed restricted when auto- matic mode is selected

To improve air conditioning perfor- mance, perform the following operations:

Turn off Eco drive mode (P.377)

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 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.

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 filter

P.483

Air conditioning system refrig- erant

A label regarding the refrigerant of the air conditioning system is attached to the hood at the loca- tion shown in the following illustra- tion.

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

Noise from air conditioning sys- tem

Approximately 90 seconds after the power switch turned to OFF, you may hear sound coming from air conditioning system. This is the sound of a air conditioning system initialize and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.580)

Press the “AUTO” switch.

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tempera- ture setting and humidity.

Adjust the temperature set- ting.

To stop the operation, press the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other than that operated is maintained.

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati- cally 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 immediately after the auto- matic mode switch is pressed.

Windshield fog detection func- tion

When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor detects fog on the windshield and controls the air con- ditioning system to prevent fog.

Manually turning front seat concentrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated air- flow 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, auto- matic airflow control stops oper- ating.

Press 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

senger seat is not occupied, air-

flow may switch to only the driver’s seat. Unnecessary air conditioning is suppressed, con- tributing to increased fuel effi- ciency.

Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situations.

No passengers are detected in the rear seats

The windshield defogger is not operating

While operating, illumi- nates.

Operation of automatic airflow control

In order to maintain a comfortable interior, airflow may be directed to seats without passengers immedi- ately after the hybrid system is started and at other times depend- ing on the outside temperature.

After the hybrid system is started, if passengers move around inside or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys- tem cannot accurately detect the presence of passengers and auto- matic airflow control will not oper- ate.

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 control

With the indicator off, turn the power switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn the power switch to ON.

Press the switch to turn the sys- tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the system is on.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Location of air outlets

change according to the selected air flow mode.

Adjusting the air flow direc- tion and opening/closing the air outlets

Front

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down

Open the vent*

Close the vent*

*: If equipped (center air outlets only)

Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

The system can be stopped by pressing “A/C” twice.

System 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 auto- matically after the Remote Air Con- ditioning System is stopped.

The Remote Air Conditioning Sys- tem will operate in accordance with the temperature settings of the air conditioning system.

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 Sys- tem 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 condi- tions is not met

The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) drops to low.

Conditions affecting operation

The system may not start in the fol- lowing situations:

The charge level of the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) is low

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 insuffi-

cient 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 tem- perature.

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 conditioning.

When the outside heat exchanger becomes frosted over, heating performance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost removal operation. (P.396)

Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automat- ically locked when the system is operating. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indi- cate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.

Conditions affecting operation

P.218

While the Remote Air Condi- tioning System is operating

Depending on the operating con- dition of the Remote Air Condition- ing System, the air conditioning compressor or cooling fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

The air conditioning operation switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Condition- ing System is operating.

Electronic key battery depletion

P.194

When the electronic key bat- tery is fully depleted

P.493

Customization

Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable fea- tures: P.569)

*: If equipped

The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is oper- ating.

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

High temperature

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.

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

Turns the seat heater on

The level indicators (yellow) light up during operation.

Turns the seat ventilator on

The level indicators (green) light up 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 sys- tem.

Customization

Seat ventilation blower level can be customized.

(Customizable features: P.580)

The indicator light comes on when the seat heater is operating.

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.