1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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1. Air Intake Selector
2. Windshield Air Flow Button
3. ºA/Cº Button
4. Fan Speed Selector
5. ºOFFº Button
6. ºMODEº Button (air flow selector)
7. Temperature Selector
8. ºAUTOº Button
Air conditioning systemÐ
ÐControls (type 2)

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ºAUTOº button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the ºAUTOº button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow and air intake according to
the temperature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the ºOFFº button.
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to adjust the fan speed unless you desire
another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatu-
reÐto the right to warm, to the left to
cool.
ºOFFº button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Air flow selector, ºMODEº button
Press the button to select the vents used
for air flow.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air flow unless you desire
another air flow mode.
1. PanelÐ Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi- levelÐ Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐ Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐ Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents. For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ºA/Cº button.

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Windshield air flow button
When this button is pressed, air flows
mainly from the windshield vents.
Pressing the button once again returns the
air flow mode to the last one used.
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defroster- linked air condition-
ing. At this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether or not the
ºA/Cº button is pressed in. This is to
clean up the front view more quickly.
When the ºA/Cº button is not pressed in.
pressing anther air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ºA/Cº button.Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air intake unless you desire
another air intake mode.1. RecirculateÐ Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. FreshÐ Draws outside air into the sys-
tem. ºA/Cº button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
ºA/Cº button. The ºA/Cº button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the ºA/Cº button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.
Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.
Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.
On cold days, push the fan speed se-
lector to adjust the fan speed high for
a minute to help clear the intake ducts
of snow or moisture. This can reduce
the amount of fogging on the windows.
ÐAir flow selector settings (type 2)

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Heating
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the ºAUTO º button.
TemperatureÐ To the desired
temperature
Air conditioningÐOFF
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐ To the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐFLOOR
Air conditioningÐOFF
For quick heating, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. To keep the
windows from fogging, select fresh af-
ter the vehicle interior has been
warmed.
Press the ºA/Cº button on for dehumidi-
fied heating.
Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat
the vehicle interior while defrosting or
defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the ºAUTO º button .
TemperatureÐ To the desired
temperature
Air conditioningÐON
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐ To the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐPANEL
Air conditioningÐON
For quick cooling, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the ºAUTO º button .
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air conditioningÐOFF
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐ To the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐPANEL
Air conditioningÐOFF

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Defogging and defrosting
ÐThe inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left) to
cool
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐ To the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left) to
cool
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster- linked air conditioning and
the FRESH mode is automatically set.
This setting clears the front view more
quickly. At this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether the ºA/Cº
button is pressed in or not.
If you want to return the setting to RE-
CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
When the ºA/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To turn off the air conditioning alone,
press the ºA/Cº button once again.
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshieldÐthe difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse. ÐThe outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐ To the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐ To w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster- linked air conditioning. At
this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator comes
on regardless of whether the ºA/Cº button
is pressed in or not. This setting clears
the front view more quickly.
When the ºA/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To turn off the air conditioner alone, press
the ºA/Cº button once again.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.

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ÐInstrument panel vents
Side vents
Lower vent
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.

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ÐRear heater system
1. Fan Speed Selector
2. Temperature Selector
Fan speed selector
Push the switch toward ºHIº or ºLOº.
Temperature selector
Place the lever anywhere except the ºOFFº
position.