Using Automatic Mode; Fogging Up Of The Windows; Outside/Recirculated Air Mode; When The Outside Temperature Exceeds 75 Degrees F (24 Degrees C) - Toyota avalon 2016 Service Manual

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
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When the outside temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C), the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after
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Fogging up of the windows

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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning
shield effectively.
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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-
side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in
preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper-
ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant temper-
ature or inside temperature.
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on (U.S.A. only)
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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
is touched.
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
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is touched.