TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2015 J200 Owners Manual

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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 “” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be
set separately.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed or air flow modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. Howeve r, automatic mode for functions
other than that operated are maintained.
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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simul-
taneous modes each time is pressed.
Individual mode (the indicator on is on.): The temperature for
the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats ( P. 345) can be set
separately. Operating the passenger’s side or rear temperature con-
trol will enter individual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off.): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
For driver’s seat
For front passenger’s seat
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Different air outlets for the driver’s
and front passenger’s seats can
be chosen.
*: Driver side only
Air flows to the upper body.
*1: Depending on the rear air con-ditioning setting.
*2: Only in the automatic mode
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
*: Depending on the rear air con-ditioning setting.
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*: Depending on the rear air con-
ditioning setting.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and
recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
Press to switch to recirculated air mode and press
to switch to outside air mode.
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Changing the rear seat settings from the front seat
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press .
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on (for left-hand rear seat) and
(for right-hand rear seat).
The temperature for the right-hand and left-hand rear seats can be
adjusted separately. Operating the switch will enter individual mode.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simul-
taneous modes each time is pressed.
■Adjusting the fan speed
Press .
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. ( P. 343)
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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Micro dust and pollen filterPress .
Outside air mode switches to recirculated air mode. Pollen is removed
from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off automatically approximately 1 to 3 min-
utes.
To stop the operation, press again.
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Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear 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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■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.
●Immediately after 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.
■ When the outside temperature exceed s 75°F (24°C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: It is possible to switch to outside
air mode at any time by pressing .
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer: It is possible to switch to out-
side air mode at any time by pressing .
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
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■When outside temperatur e approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● 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. 564
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
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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.