Automatic air conditioning system*

Automatic air conditioning system^*

If equipped

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

Air conditioning controls

Vehicles with the DUAL mode

Vehicles without the DUAL mode

Left-hand side temperature control dial

Right-hand side temperature control dial

“ SYNC” switch (if equipped)

“ A/C” switch

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch (if equipped)

Windshield defogger switch

Fan speed control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Air flow mode control switch

“ OFF” switch

“ AUTO” switch

Fan speed control dial

Adjusting the temperature setting

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

If the “ A/C” switch is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

Setting the fan speed

Vehicles with the DUAL mode

Operate the fan speed control switch upwards to increase the fan speed and downwards to decrease the fan speed.

Press the “ OFF” switch to turn the fan off.

Vehicles without the DUAL mode

To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).

Press the “ OFF” switch to turn the fan off.

Change the airflow mode

Operate the air flow mode control switch

The airflow mode changes as follows each time the switch is operate.

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.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the switch is pressed.

Set cooling and dehumidification function

Press the “ A/C” switch.

Vehicles with the DUAL mode: When the function is on, “ A/C ON” indicator will illuminate. When the function is off, “ A/C OFF” indicator will illuminate.

Vehicles without the DUAL mode: When the function is on, the indicator on the “ A/C” switch illuminates.

Windshield defogger

Switches Windshield defogger switch

Defogger Windshield Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.

Press the windshield defogger switch.

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

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

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

When the windshield defogger switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the windshield defogger switch.

Windows Rear window defogger

Switches Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Side mirrors Heaters

Rear window defogger

Outside rear view mirrors Outside rear view mirror defoggers

Mirrors Outside rear view mirror defoggers

Heaters Outside rear view mirrors

Defogger Outside rear view mirrors

Defogger Rear window Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)

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

Press the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. (Depending on the surrounding environment and outside temperature, the defogger may continue to operate after 15 minutes have elapsed.)

When the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

Note:

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning system is on

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning 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 the outside/recirculated air mode switch.

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning the cooling and dehumidification function on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

If you turn the cooling and dehumidification function 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 vehicle 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 preventing 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 falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when “ A/C” switch 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.

In order to suppress odors that occur when the air conditioning system starts, the air flow mode may change to blow air to the feet or air may stop blowing for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.

When parking, the system automatically switches to outside air mode to encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

Air conditioning filter

Removing the air conditioning filter

Air conditioning system refrigerant

A label regarding the refrigerant of the air conditioning system is attached to the hood at the location shown in the following illustration.

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:


	Caution
	Air conditioning system
	Air conditioning system lubricant type
	Requires registered technician to service air conditioning system
	Flammable refrigerant

Customization

Some functions can be customized.(Customizable features: Automatic air conditioning system*)

Warning:

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defogger switch 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, blocking your vision.

When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on.

Notice:

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

Press the “ AUTO” switch.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press the “ OFF” switch.

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

Note:

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 the automatic mode switch is pressed.

Adjusting the temperature for driver and front passenger seats simultaneously (“ SYNC” mode) (if equipped)

To turn on the “ SYNC” mode, operate the “ SYNC” switch.

The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side. To enter individual mode, operate the front passenger’s side temperature control dial or press the “ SYNC” switch again.

When the “ SYNC” mode is on, the “ SYNC” indicator is illuminate.

Switches Windshield wiper de-icer switch Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.

Press the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

Turning the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers on will turn the windshield wiper de-icer on.

When the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

Warning:

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and operations

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume change according to the selected air flow mode.

: If equipped

Adjusting the air flow direction

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

Opening/closing the air outlets

Front side

Open the vent

Close the vent

Front center

Open the vent

Close the vent

Warning:

To not interrupt the windshield defogger from operating

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.