Toyota Avalon Operating Manual page 223

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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
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Air conditioning odors
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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
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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.
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Air conditioning filter
→P. 348
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
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is touched.