TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

250 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time either side of is pressed. The air
flow shown on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system Upper body and feet
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system Feet
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

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and defogger
3
Interior features
Feet and windshield
The amount of airflow to the wind-
shield differs depending on
whether your vehicle is equipped
with rear air conditioning or not.
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator OFF) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator ON) modes each time is pressed.
Changing the rear seat settings (if equipped)
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system sw itches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time is pressed.

252 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Adjusting the position 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.

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and defogger
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Interior features
Rear center outlets (vehicles without rear air conditioning system)
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Air outlets of the rear seat. ( P. 260)
■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.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.
● Immediately after the switch 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.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

254 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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 off.

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Interior features
Rear manual air conditioning system (if equipped)
Airflow and outlets are automatical ly adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Temperature control dial
Changes the air outlet used
Fan speed control dial

256 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
■ Changing the air outlets
Press the desired , or .
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet

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and defogger
3
Interior features
Feet
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Rear automatic air conditioning system (if equipped)
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun-
terclockwise (cool).
Airflow and outlets are automatica lly adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Airflow display Fan speed display
Temperature setting display
Fan speed
control dial
OffAutomatic mode Changes the air
outlet used
Temperature
control dial
STEP1
STEP2

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and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet