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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Manual air conditioning system Outside/recirculated air mode button Air outlet selector knob Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob Adjusting the settings ■ Basic setting STEP To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger STEP To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control knob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool). is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air. For quick cooling, turn the temperature control knob to “MAX A/C”. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and, if an air outlet position other than is selected, the system will be...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Mainly air flows to the feet. CTH31AS006 Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. Pressing to turn the cool- ing and dehumidification function CTH31AS007 on clears the windshield and side...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes Press The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out- side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent. CTH31AS016 ■ Using the system in recirculated air mode The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended period of time.
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There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi- cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer. ■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C) The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Automatic air conditioning system Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. Driver's side temperature control dial Passenger’s side Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button temperature display Fan speed display Air outlet display Passenger’s side...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Using the automatic air conditioning system STEP Press The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set- ting. STEP Turn clockwise to increases the temperature and turn counterclockwise to decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the settings manually ■ Basic setting STEP To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed, press “>” on to increase the fan speed and “<” to decrease the fan speed. Press to turn the fan off.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Air flows to the upper body and feet. CTH31AS010 Mainly air flows to the feet. CTH31AS011 Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. CTH31AS012 4RUNNER_U...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes Press The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is pressed.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ■ Using automatic mode Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur: ● The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the coolest temperature setting is selected when the ambient temperature is high.
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There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi- cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer. ■ Air conditioning odors ●...
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger CAUTION ■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is completely closed.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ■ The defoggers can be operated when ● Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ●...
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Windshield wiper de-icer This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- shield and wiper blades. Turns the windshield wiper de- icer on/off The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
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