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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Fogging up of the windows
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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
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Turning
shield effectively.
If you turn
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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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Outside/recirculated air mode
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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
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side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
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temperature setting or the inside temperature.
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
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ing system is on
In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
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ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
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is turned to "ON" position.
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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Air conditioning odors
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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:
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It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
Air conditioning filter
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→P. 530
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
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