Toyota LAND CRUISER PRADO Owner's Manual page 566

■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
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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.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with Driving mode select switches)
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
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prioritize fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations
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• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
The rear window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and wind-
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shield wiper de-icer (if equipped) can be operated when
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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the "ON" position.
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Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
When the windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) is on
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The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15
minutes.
Air conditioning filter
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P. 689
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode button operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 826)
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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