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“AUTO” button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the “AUTO” 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 and air flow, onoff of the air condi-
tioning and air intake according to the
temperature.
When you press the “AUTO” button with
the air intake mode at FRESH, internal
circulation may be applied for maximum
cooling.
When you adjust the temperature selector
to maximum cooling, a “MAX COLD” mes-
sage will appear on the display and the
air intake mode will be automatically
changed to RECIRCULATE.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the “OFF” button.Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to
the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.
In automatic operation, the fan speed is
adjusted automatically unless you desire
another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatu-
re—to the right to warm, to the left to
cool.
The temperature display changes between
“
 C” and “ F” when the unit of the outside
temperature display is changed. (For de-
tails, see “Multiinformation display” on
page 184 in Section 19.)
“OFF” button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
“MODE” button (air flow selector)
Press the button to select the vents used
for air flow.
In automatic operation, the air flow mode
is selected automatically among Panel, Bi
level and Floor unless you desire another
air flow mode.
1. Panel— Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.

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2. Bilevel—Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
When you set the temperature selector
setting at about the middle in automatic
operation, warm air flows out of the
floor vents and relatively lowtempera-
ture air flows out of the center and
side vents.
3. Floor— Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
It is recommended that you close the
lower vent. For details about this, see
“Instrument panel vents” on page 179
in this section.
4. Floor/Windshield— Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in FRESH.
It is recommended that you close the
lower vent. For details about this, see
“Instrument panel vents” on page 179
in this section.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see “—Air flow selector settings” de-
scribed below.
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.
This button allows the air intake to select
FRESH automatically. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly. If you want
to return the setting to RECIRCULATE
mode, press the air intake selector button
once again.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly. It is recommended that you close the low-
er vent. For details about this, see “Instru-
ment panel vents” on page 179 in this
section.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see “—Air flow selector settings” de-
scribed below.
For further information for removing frost
and fog, see “Instrument panel vents” on
page 179 in this section.

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Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.1. Recirculate— Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh— Draws outside air into the sys-
tem.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield,
the air intake mode may change automati-
cally to FRESH depending on the condi-
tion of the air conditioning system.
For example, when the ambient tempera-
ture is low, the air intake mode may
change automatically to FRESH. This is
not a malfunction. “A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” 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, set the fan speed to
high for a minute to help clear the
intake ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.
When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake selector be set to
FRESH and the fan speed selector to
any setting except “OFF”.
—Air flow selector settings
: See “Instrument panel vents” on page 179 in this section.
—Operating tips

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Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
—For automatic operationPress in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature— To w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air conditioning—OFF
—For manual operation
Fan speed— To the desired fan speed
Temperature— To w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—OFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
—For automatic operation
Temperature— To w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left)
to cool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Lower vent—CLOSED
—For manual operation
Fan speed— To the desired fan speed
Temperature— To w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left)
to cool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Lower vent—CLOSED
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defogging function with the
purpose of clearing the front view.
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto-
matically. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RE-
CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield—the difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
—For automatic operation
Temperature— To w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Lower vent—CLOSED
—For manual operation
Fan speed— To the desired fan speed
Temperature— To w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Lower vent—CLOSED

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Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defrosting function with the
purpose of clearing the front view.
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto-
matically. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RE-
CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.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.
For removing frost or fog, it is recom-
mended that you close the lower vent
when you push the windshield air flow
button or using the “Floor” or the “Floor/
windshield” mode.
Instrument panel vents

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“AUTO” button
For automatic operation of the rear air
conditioning, press the “AUTO” button. An
indicator light will illuminate to show that
the automatic operation mode has been
selected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow according to the tem-
perature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the “OFF” button.
Fan speed selector
Select the mode button you desire to ad-
just the fan speed and push it.
In automatic operation, the fan speed is
adjusted automatically unless you desire
another fan speed mode.Temperature selector
To increase the temperature, press the
“
 ” side, to decrease it, press the “ ”
side.
The temperature display changes between
“  C” and “ F” when the unit of the outside
temperature display is changed. (For de-
tails, see “Multiinformation display” on
page 184 in Section 19.)
“REAR” button
You can turn on or off the rear air condi-
tioning system by pushing the button.
“FRT+RR” button
You can cancel the operations from the
rear control panel by pushing this button.
While the operation from the rear control
panel are stopped, the front and rear air
conditioning systems can be set simulta-
neously from the front control panel.
“OFF” button
Push the “OFF” button to turn off the air
conditioning system.
Air flow selector
Push the button to select the vents used
for air flow.
1. Panel— Air flows mainly from the roof
panel vents.
2. Bilevel— Air flows from both the roof
panel vents and floor vents.
3. Floor— Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.

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Operate the multiinformation display
with the ignition switch on.
When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON”, the last previously used mode dis-
played just before the ignition switch is
turned off will appear.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the display
will be reduced.
—Before using the
multiinformation display
Indication
English/U.S.
Customary
System (E) Metric (M) Outside
temperature
F
 C Instantaneous fuel consumption/
Average fuel consumption
MPG
L/100 km Distance to empty
MI
km
“E/M” button
This button is used to switch between English/U.S. Customary System and
metric units.
Each time you push this button, the displa y switches. This is also linked to the
multiinformation display and the front and rear air conditioning displays. The display
variations are as follows;
The initial mode will be English/U.S. Customary System units, however, if the unit
is switched to metric and power is off, it will display metric units on powerup.