TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)
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Press the “AUTO” button.
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease
the temperature.
Press the “A/C” button.
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and
off each time the button is pressed.
■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 are maintained.
To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press to increase the tem-
perature and to decrease the temperature.
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
Using the automatic air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings manually
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Press .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed increases.
Press the outside air mode button
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 wind-
shield is defogged.
Defogging the windshield
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Upper body
Upper body and feet: Some models
Feet
: Some models
Air outlets and air flow
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Feet and windshield: Some models
Press to switch to recirculated air mode and press to
switch to outside air mode. Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Close the vents.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
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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 the “AUTO” button is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning the “A/C” button on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog
the windshield effectively.
● If you turn the “A/C” button 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 t unnels or in heavy traffic, press the
recirculated air mode button. This is effective in preventing outside air from
entering the vehicle interior. During c ooling operation, setting the recircu-
lated air mode will also cool t he vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
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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
→ P. 404
CAUTION
■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, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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Power heater∗
Turns the power heater on/off
If you do not turn the switch to off,
the engine speed is increased
whenever the engine is started.
■Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to keep the cabin warm in cold conditions.
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