Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2016 Manual page 420

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Outside/recirculated air mode
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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 effec-
tive 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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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is in ON mode.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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Micro dust and pollen filter
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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 micro dust and pollen filter is turned
off.
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When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when the
pressed.
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning 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 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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