TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■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.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn 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 tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from enter ing the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air m ode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ 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.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 382

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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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Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Front passenger’s side
temperature setting display
Driver’s side
temperature control
“DUAL” button
Automatic
mode
Off
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Fan speedOutside air or recirculated air mode Fan speed
display
Change the air outlets used Front passenger’s side
temperature control
Windshield defogger Air outlet display

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Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system beg ins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjus ted according to the temper-
ature setting.
Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
Adjusting the settings manually To 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
increase the temperature and turn counterclockwise to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press “<” or “>” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button
is pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to the outside air
mode if the recirculated air mode
is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
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
windshield is defogged.
Air outlets and air flowAir flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
*: When the warming function is
operating, air flows to the
upper body as well to warm the
upper body effectively.
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 (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
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and defogger
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear 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 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 is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn 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 tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■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.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 382
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 493)
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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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defoggers can be operated when
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.
■ The outside rear view mirr or defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time is
between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient
temperature and vehicle
speed.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time is
between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient
temperature and vehicle
speed.
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