Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2012 Manual page 287

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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
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing 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, the inside temperature, the outside temperature
and humidity.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the out-
side temperature is low.
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce traction battery power consumption.
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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the "POWER"
switch is turned to ON mode.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by touching
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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
after the air conditioning system is started in AUTO mode.
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Air conditioning filter
P. 381
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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