Toyota 2013 RAV4, Owner'S Manual

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled to prioritize fuel
efficiency by regulating the engine speed and compressor operation to
restrict the heating/cooling capacity.
To improve air conditioning performance, turn off Eco drive mode.
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P. 197, 203, 210)
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Fogging up of the windows
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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 wind-
shield effectively.
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If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
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When outside air temperature approaches 0
°
C (32
°
F)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
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Air conditioning odors
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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.
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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.
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Air conditioning filter
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P. 374
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