TOYOTA IQ 2012 Owners Manual

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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.

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iQ_WE_74014ERight and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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.
When outside air 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 adjust-
ment 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.
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 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
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.
Press .
The button lights up.
Turn the control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise
(cool).
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Automatic mode button
OFF button
Fan speed button
Temperature button
Control dial
Air outlet buttonWindshield
defogger button
Air conditioning
ON/OFF button Outside/recirculated
air mode button
Fan speed
display Airflow display
Temperature
setting display

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Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press .
The button lights up.
Turn the control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise
(cool).
Adjusting the fan speed
Press .
The button lights up.
Turn the control dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.

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iQ_WE_74014EChanging the air outlets
Press .
The button lights up.
Turn the control dial.
The air outlets switch each time either side of control dial is turned.
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following.
When the mode is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the mode is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models
When the mode is set to , air
flows mainly to the feet.
: Some models

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iQ_WE_74014EWhen the mode is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The indicator comes on.
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 return to the previous mode,
press again when the
windshield is defogged.
To defog the windshield and the
side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.

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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.

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iQ_WE_74014ERight and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
Immediately after the button 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 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.