Maintenance and care

Air conditioning filter

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The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency. Removal method
  1. Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the “lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
  • Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.
  • Toyota RAV4. Air conditioning filter

    1. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws.
    Toyota RAV4. Air conditioning filter

    1. Remove the filter cover.
    Toyota RAV4. Air conditioning filter

    1. Remove the air conditioning filter and replace it with a new one.
    The marks shown on the filter
    should be pointing up.
    Toyota RAV4. Air conditioning filter

    Changing interval

    Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “owner’s manual supplement” or “scheduled maintenance”.)

    If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

    The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

    Notice When using the air conditioning system

    Make sure that a filter is always installed.

    Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

    Test yourself

    A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.