Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system∗
Air conditioning controls
Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If
is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the tem-
perature control dial to the “MAX
A/C” position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector
will be set to recirculated air mode.
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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns
off the fan.
Change the airflow mode
To select the airflow, set the air
outlet selector dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
Other functions
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
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Other functions
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press
.
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is
pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to
position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
Defogging the back window (CrewMax models)
Defogger is used to defog the back window.
Press
.
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press
or
.
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn the out-
side rear view mirror defoggers on.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press
or
.
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Double Cab models: Turning the outside rear view mirror defoggers on will
turn the windshield wiper de-icer on.
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn the wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
Air outlets
Location of air outlets
Air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
*
*: CrewMax models
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Front
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Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
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Open the vent
1
2
Close the vent
Rear (CrewMax models)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
1
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
2
the vent.
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Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and air conditioning
system is on
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.
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
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is in the “ON” position.
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
.
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
pressed.
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
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.
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.
Air conditioning filter
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WARNING
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.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.
To prevent burns (vehicles with rear view mirror defoggers and wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars, when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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Automatic air conditioning system∗
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Adjusting the temperature setting
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To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press “∧” on
and “∨” to decrease the fan speed.
to increase the fan speed
Press
to turn the fan off.
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