Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 290

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
ing capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
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To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following opera-
tions:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode (P.257)
• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode
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When the driving mode is set to Eco
driving mode, the fan speed setting
mode will be changed to Eco air con-
ditioning mode automatically. Even in
this case, the fan speed control mode
can be changed by pressing the Eco
air conditioning switch.
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When the outside temperature falls
to nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when "A/C" is pressed.
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Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
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To let fresh air in, set the air condition-
ing system to the outside air mode.
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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 occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning 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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When parking, the system automati-
cally switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation
throughout the vehicle, helping to
reduce odors that occur when starting
the vehicle.
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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 functions turn off and
the fan speed is decreased according to
the outside temperature etc. or air blow-
ing stops. To stop the air conditioning
system from turning off, press the Stop
& Start cancel switch and refrain from
using the Stop & Start system.
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When the windshield is fogged up
and the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system (vehicles
with Stop & Start system)
Press the windshield defogger switch to
restart the engine and defog the wind-
shield.
If the windshield continuously fogs up,
press the Stop & Start cancel switch and
refrain from using the Stop & Start sys-
tem.
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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.
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Air conditioning filter
P.335
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Customization
Settings (e.g. outside/recirculated air
mode) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.417)