2020 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Adjusting the temperature setting

If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

Fan speed setting

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.

Change the airflow mode

or .

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir- culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Press .

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out- side air mode.

To adjust the fan speed, turn .

To adjust the temperature setting, turn .

If the dehumidification function is not operating, press

to operate the dehumidification function.

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press .

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Location of air outlets

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

For quick cooling

Turn to “MAX A/C”. The air conditioning will automatically turn on.

will be set for recirculated air mode when or is selected. It is not possible to turn to the outside air mode.

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.

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi- cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

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Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent- ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition- ing 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.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.

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

P. 464

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Adjusting the temperature setting

the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera- ture.

If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise to increase the fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Press to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger oper- ates.

Press .

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set- ting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press .

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto- matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func- tions other than that operated is maintained.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir- culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Press .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is defogged.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Press .

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Location of air outlets

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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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 is pressed.

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 wind- shield effectively.

If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi- cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent- ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition- ing 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.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when is 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.

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.

Air conditioning filter

P. 464

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 571)

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Type A

Type B

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Adjusting the temperature setting

the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera- ture.

If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time is pressed. Synchronized modes (indicator on):

The driver’s side dial can be used to adjust the temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time, operate the front

passenger’s side dial to enter individual mode. Individual modes (indicator off):

The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be adjusted separately.

Fan speed setting

and to decrease the fan speed.

Press to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger oper- ates.

Press .

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Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press .

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto- matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func- tions other than that operated is maintained.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

Defogging the windshield

is pressed.

Press .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is defogged.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Press .

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Location of air outlets

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets

Front Rear

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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 is pressed.

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.

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi- cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent- ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition- ing 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 is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped)

In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen and the air conditioning system is controlled as shown below to prioritize fuel efficiency.

Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:

Adjust the fan speed

Turn off Eco drive mode

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.

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.

Air conditioning filter

P. 464

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 571)

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Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off

The level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg- ments lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off

The level indicator (green) lights up during operation.

The seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system