TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual

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Vehicles without power heater
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
The above illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The button
positions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side
temperature
control
Off
Fan speed
Airflow display Windshield
defoggerOutside air or
recirculated air mode
Fan speed
displayPassenger’s side
temperature setting display
Dual operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control Off
Changes the air
outlets usedAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Automatic mode
A
B

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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.
Turning to the right increases the temperature and
turning to the left decreases the temperature on the
driver’s side.
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be
set separately.
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Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the passenger’s side.
Operating the passenger’s side temperature control will enter dual
mode.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the
driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat can be adjusted separately.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off): Only can be
used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
Adjusting the fan speed
Press “” (decrease) or “” (increase) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press or to turn the fan off.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Changing the air outlets
Press
or .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Mainly 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 mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
If the outside temperature is 5C
(41F) or below, recirculated air
mode will automatically switch to
outside air mode.

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Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or 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.
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.
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.
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.
When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature control
dial.

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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 AUTO 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
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 system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Vehicles with power heater
Fan speed display
On/off
Windshield
defogger
Outside air or
recirculated air modeTemperature setting display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
*
Temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used Airflow display Fan speed control