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Manual air conditioning system∗

Adjusting the settings

n Basic settingTo turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fanspeed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) orcounterclockwise (decrease).Turning the knob to “OFF” turns off the fan.

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Fan speed control knob

Air outlet selector knob

Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button

Temperature control knob

Outside/recirculated air mode button

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To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature controlknob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

If 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 or is selected, the system will beset to recirculated air mode. While “MAX A/C” is selected, it is notpossible to turn off the air conditioning.

To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector knob to thedesired position.The positions between the air outlet selections shown below canalso be selected for more delicate adjustment.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body andfeet.

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Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and thewindshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automaticallyswitched to outside air mode.

Pressing to turn the cool-

ing and dehumidification functionon clears the windshield and sidewindows faster.

Air flows to the windshield andside windows.

The air intake is automaticallyswitched to outside air mode. It isnot possible to return to recircu-lated air mode when the switch ison.

Pressing to turn the cool-

ing and dehumidification functionon clears the windshield and sidewindows faster.

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n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

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The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles airinside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

Front side outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

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Rear outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

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n Using the system in recirculated air modeThe windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for anextended period of time.

n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modesRecirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched toin accordance with the outside temperature, etc.

n When is selected for the air outlets usedFor your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.

n 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 indi-cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have itinspected by your Toyota dealer.

n When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

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CAUTION

n To prevent the windshield from fogging upDo not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. Thedifference 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 yourvision.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery dischargeDo not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when theengine is stopped.

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Automatic air conditioning system∗

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to thetemperature setting.

Driver's side temperature control dial

Air outlet display

Driver’s side temperature display

Fan speed display

Passenger’s side temperature display

Passenger’s side temperature control dial

Automatic mode button

Air outlet selector buttons

“Off” button

Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button

Fan speed control button

Windshield defogger button

Outside/recirculated air mode button

Dual mode button

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Using the automatic air conditioning system

Press .

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fanspeed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-ting.

Turn clockwise to increases the temperature and turn

counterclockwise to decreases the temperature on the

driver’s side.

When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-

senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature forthe driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

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Adjusting the settings manually

n Basic setting

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.

To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to

increases the temperature and counterclockwise to

decreases the temperature.

When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-

senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature forthe driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

To change the air outlets, press , , or

.The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:

Air flows to the upper body.

: May occur in automatic mode

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Air flows to the upper body andfeet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and thewindshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automaticallyswitched to outside air mode.

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n 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 ispressed.

Defogging the windshield

Defogging

The air conditioning system oper-ates automatically.

The air intake is automaticallyswitched to outside air mode. It isnot possible to return to recircu-lated air mode when the switch ison.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

Front side outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

Rear outletsDirect air flow to the left orright, up or down.Turn the knob to open or closethe vent.

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n Using automatic modeFan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature settingand ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur:

l The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when thecoolest temperature setting is selected when the ambient temperature ishigh.

l Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while untilwarm or cool air is ready to flow.

l Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater ison.

n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modesRecirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched toin accordance with the temperature setting, the outside temperature, etc.

n Using the system in recirculated air modeThe windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.

n Window defogger featureRecirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-tions where the windows need to be defogged.

n When is selected for the air outlets usedFor your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.

n When driving on dusty roadsClose 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 beset to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

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n When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

n When the indicator light on flashes

Press to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn iton again. 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 itinspected by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

n To prevent the windshield from fogging upDo not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. Thedifference 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 yourvision.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery dischargeDo not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when theengine is stopped.

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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 iscompletely closed. (→P. 94)

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning systemTurns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati-cally turn off after their opera-tion time. The operation timevaries depending on the ambi-ent temperature and vehiclespeed.

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemTurns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati-cally turn off after their opera-tion time. The operation timevaries depending on the ambi-ent temperature and vehiclespeed.

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n The defoggers can be operated whenl 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.

l The back window is completely closed.

n The outside rear view mirror defoggersTurning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirrordefoggers on.

CAUTION

n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are onDo not touch outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can becomevery hot and burn you.

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Windshield wiper de-icer∗

n The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated whenVehicles without a smart key systemThe engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key systemThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION

n When the windshield wiper de-icer is onDo not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars,as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

∗: If equipped

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-icerwill automatically turn off afterapproximately 15 minutes.

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