recirculated TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Front manual air conditioning system∗
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector knob to the “MAX A/C”
position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on in (recir-
culated air) mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning on/off switch
Temperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode
Rear air conditioning
on/off switch∗
∗: If equipped

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■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) modes each time is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selection dial to position.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
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.

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■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
In order to prevent the windows from fogging up, recirculated air mode may
automatically switch to outside air mode if the ambient temperature drops.
This feature can be cancelled by pushing and holding the air intake mode
switch for longer than 2 seconds. The feature will be reactivated when the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
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 adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to 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 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

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Front automatic air conditioning system∗
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Vehicles with rear air conditioning system
Vehicles without rear air conditioning system
Fan speed
Individual
mode
Front passenger’s side
temperature control dial
Air conditioning
on/ off switch
Simultaneous
mode Rear air conditioning
on/off switch
Temperature control
for rear passengers
Changes the air outlets used Off
Driver's side
temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Outside air or
recirculated
air mode
: If equipped

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Without rear air conditioning system
Feet and windshield
With rear air conditioning system Feet and windshield
■ 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) 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.

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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. 274)
■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.