Toyota RAV4: Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers - Using the air conditioning system and defogger - Interior features - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The outside rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles with manual air conditioning system

On/off

On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

On/off

On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

■The defogger can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.

CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch them to prevent from burning yourself.

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