Toyota 2013 RAV4, Owner'S Manual

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Pollen removal mode
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In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
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In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
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The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.
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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0
°
C (32
°
F)
The dehumidification function 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.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
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Air conditioning filter
→
P. 374
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Customization
Settings (e.g. outside/recirculated air mode) can be changed.
(Customizable features:
→
P. 500)
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