TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simulta-
neous modes each time is pressed.
Each temperature setting will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Dual mode: The temperature for the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seats can be set separately.
SYNC mode: Only (driver’s side) can be used to adjust
the temperature for all seats.
In SYNC mode, only one temperature setting will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

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Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Pressing the button while in automatic mode will place the fan speed
into manual mode. “AUTO” will turn off, and the fan speed setting will
be displayed. The air outlet setting will remain in automatic mode.
Press to turn the fan off.
The air conditioning system display will go blank to indicate that the
system is off. If the system is in outside air mode, some outlet airflow
may still exist.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Pressing the button while in auto-
matic mode will place the air out-
lets into manual mode. “AUTO”
will turn off, and the air outlet set-
ting will be displayed. The fan
speed setting will remain in auto-
matic mode.
Air flows to the upper body.

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VENZA_U (OM73013U) Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and
recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

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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. It is not possible to return
to recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Pressing again will revert
to the previous air outlet mode.
Adjusting the position 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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VENZA_U (OM73013U)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.
● The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected.
● 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.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature reaches approximately 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when 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.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in the automatic
mode.

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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 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 stopped.

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Manual air conditioning system
Control panel
Multi-information display
Temperature control dial
Changes the air outlets used
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode Air conditioning on/off switch
Windshield defogger
Airflow display
Temperature
setting display
Air conditioning on indicator
Fan speed
display

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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 and,
depending on the air outlet mode, the air intake mode will be set to
recirculated air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “OFF” to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.

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VENZA_U (OM73013U) Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode.