TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Adjusting the settings
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial the
clockwise (increase) or the counterclockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If the “A/C” button is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air. (if equipped)
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selection dial to
position.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode lever to outside mode if
recirculated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial.
If the dehumidification function is not operating, press the
“A/C” button to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the
air flow and temperature up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
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Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet.
: Some models

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
: Some models
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Move the outside/recirculated air mode lever.
The mode switches between (introduces air from outside the vehi-
cle) and (recycles air inside the vehicle) each time the lever is
moved.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to close the
vent.

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Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning the “A/C” button on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
If you turn the “A/C” button 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 lever to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C” button
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. 504

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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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Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Air intake display Recirculated air mode button
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Fan speed displayAir outlet display
Outside air mode button
“OFF” button
Automatic
mode button
Fan speed
control buttonsAir outlet
selector buttonsTemperature
displayTemperature
control buttons
Windshield
defogger button

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Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press the “AUTO” button.
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press to increase the temperature and to
decrease the temperature.
Press the “A/C” button.
The air cooling and dehumidification function switches
between on and off each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the settings manually
To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan
speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature settings, press to increase
the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
To change the air outlets, press , , or
.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to 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 flow
Air flows to the upper body.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
: Some models

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to switch to recirculated air mode and press
to switch to outside air mode.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to close the
vent.