Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial. (“SYNC” mode: P. 344)
Increases the temperature Decreases the temperature
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
■ Fan speed setting
Turn the fan speed control dial.
Increases the fan speed Decreases the fan speed
Press to turn the fan off.
■ Change the airflow mode
Turn the air outlet selection dial.
The air outlets switch each time either side of air outlet selection dial is turned. 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.
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Press . The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. 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.
■ Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep- arately (“SYNC” mode)
Perform the following procedures to turn on the “SYNC” mode:
● Press . ● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “SYNC” mode is on. While in “SYNC” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is set at the right-hand side temperature setting.
■ 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.
Using automatic mode
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■ Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win- dows.
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 (if equipped)
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. (P. 168)
Press . The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi- cle speed.
■ Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- shield and wiper blades.
Press . The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after their opera- tion time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient tempera- ture and vehicle speed.
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■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press .
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease it. The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultane- ous modes each time is pressed.
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes according to the selected airflow mode.
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets
Changing the rear seat settings
Driver’s side Front passenger’s side
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.
■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, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant tem- perature or inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air condi- tioning 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 ON.
● 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 is pressed.
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■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.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■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. 446
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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 windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block- ing your vision.
■To prevent burns
●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.
●Do not place anything on the instrument panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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Rear air conditioning system
■ Change the fan speed setting
To change the fan speed, press , or .
Press to turn the fan off. ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan speed and
to decrease the fan speed.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
■ Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode, press the button. The indicator comes on.
Air flows to the upper body. Air flows to the upper body and feet. Air flows to the feet.
Press . The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
Using automatic mode
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes according to the selected airflow mode.
■ Adjusting the position of the roof side air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Air outlets
■Button lock function
During the “SYNC” mode is on, the rear air conditioning system buttons will be automatically locked. (P. 344)
appears on the display when the buttons are locked. To unlock the buttons, choose the “SYNC” mode is off.
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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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main- tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.
WARNING ●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on: • Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged • Persons with sensitive skin • Persons who are fatigued • Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.) ●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing • Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater. • Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE ●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. ●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.
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■ Front seats
Vehicles without ventilator
On The indicator light comes on. Adjusts the seat temperature The further you move the dial upward, the warmer the seat becomes. Off Move the dial fully downward. The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with ventilator Off Set the dial to 0. The indicator turns off. Heats the seats The indicator comes on. The higher the number, the warmer the seats become. Blows air from the seats The indicator comes on. The higher the number, the stronger the airflow becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilators
■ Rear seat (vehicles with rear console box)
High heating temperature The indicator (yellow) comes on. Press lightly on the opposite side to turn off. Low heating temperature The indicator (green) comes on. Press lightly on the opposite side to turn off.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
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