TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

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Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Temperature
setting display
Temperature control
Airflow display Windshield
defogger
Outside air
mode
Fan speed displayOff Fan speed Air conditioning
ON/OFF switchAutomatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Changes the air
outlets used

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press to increases the temperature and to decreases
the temperature on the .
Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increases the temperature and to decreases the
temperature on the .
Adjusting the fan speed
Press (increase) or (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
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URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models

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URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
: Some models
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to switch to recirculated air mode and press to
switch to outside air mode.

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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
Immediately after
is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
When outside temperature approaches 0°C (32°F)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.

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Air conditioning odors
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.
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 wind-
shield 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 system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Power heater
: If equipped
Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is low.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.
On/off
The power heater turns on
about 25 seconds after you
press the switch and it takes
about another 85 seconds to
warm up.

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After the heater is off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned OFF. Turning the engine OFF turns the power
heater off.
CAUTION
To prevent burns or damage on your vehicle
Do not touch the heater or its exhaust
pipe as they are hot. You may burn
yourself.
Keep flammable items such as fuel
away from the heater and its exhaust
pipe. This may cause a fire.