Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Manual air conditioning system

Air conditioning controls

1. Fan speed control switch
2. Temperature control switch
3. On/off switch
4. Windshield defogger switch
5. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers* switch
6. Airflow mode control switch
7. Outside/recirculated air mode switch
8. "A/C" switch
9. "MAX A/C" switch

*: If equipped

â–  Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control switch clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

If "A/C" switch is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

â–  Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control switch clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).

Pressing the on/off switch turns off the fan.

When the fan is off, pressing the on/off switch or turning the fan speed control switch will turn on the fan.

â–  Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control switch.

The airflow mode changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.

1. Upper body
2. Upper body and feet
3. Feet
4. Feet and the windshield defogger operates

â–  Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode each time the switch is operated.

When recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator illuminates on the outside/ recirculated air mode switch.

â–  Set cooling and dehumidification function

Press the "A/C" switch.

When the function is on, the indicator illuminates on the "A/C" switch.

â–  Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.

Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode switch to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used.

To defog the windshield and the side windows quickly, turn the air flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press the windshield defogger switch again when the windshield is defogged.

When the windshield defogger switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the windshield defogger switch.

â–  Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped).

Press the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

When the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The rear window and rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn off after approximately 60 minutes.

However, the rear window and rear view mirror defoggers might automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes depending on conditions including the outside temperature and charging system conditions.

â– For quick cooling

Press the "MAX A/C" switch.

The air conditioning will automatically turn on.

At this time, the following will occur:

• The recirculated air mode will be set
• The windshield defogger will turn off
• The air flow mode will change to the upper body mode

â– Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled to prioritize fuel efficiency by regulating the engine speed and compressor operation to restrict the heating/cooling capacity.

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:

• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco drive mode

â– Fogging up of the windows

• The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning the "A/C" switch on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
• If you turn the "A/C" switch off, the windows may fog up more easily.
• The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

â– When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

â– Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in preventing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32ºF (0ºC)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when the "A/C" switch is pressed.

â– Ventilation and air conditioning odors

• To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
• 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.
• 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.
• When parking, the system automatically switches to outside air mode to encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

â– Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)

When the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system operations, the air conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off and only ambient temperature air is blown, and there is a possibility that the blowing of ambient temperature air will stop. To prevent the air conditioning system from turning off, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the system.

â– 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 windshield.

If the windshield continuously fogs up, press the Stop & Start cancel switch and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.

â– 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.

â– Air conditioning system refrigerant

• A label regarding the refrigerant of the air conditioning system is attached to the hood at the location shown in the following illustration.

• The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

Caution

  Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered technician
to service air conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

â– 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 temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

â– When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating (if equipped)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

â– To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

â– When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

Air outlet layout and operations

â–  Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume change according to the selected airflow mode.

â–  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

Rear

1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
2. Open the vent
3. Close the vent

WARNING

â– To not interrupt the windshield defogger from operating

Do not place anything on the instrument panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.