Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 291

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
WARNING
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To prevent the windshield from
fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tempera-
ture of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
blocking your vision.
■
When the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.
Using automatic mode
1
Press the "AUTO" switch.
The dehumidification function begins to
operate. Air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting and humidity.
2
Adjust the temperature setting.
3
To stop the operation, press the
"OFF" switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the automatic mode
switch is pressed.
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions
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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the selected
air flow mode.
■
Adjusting the air flow direction
and opening/closing the air
outlets
 Front
1
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2
Open the vent
3
Close the vent
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