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In this position, the air intake selector
mode changes to FRESH automatically to
clean up the front view quickly. It is not
possible to return to RECIRCULATE in
this position.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
Some parts of the air conditioning system
can be adjusted using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Details of the specific switches, controls,
and features are described below.1. Temperature selector (“TEMP”) (with “DUAL” button indicator
on—individual setting on driver side
only)
(with “DUAL” button indicator
off—simultaneous setting on driver,
front passenger)
2. “AUTO” button
3. “OFF” button “AUTO” button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the “AUTO” button. “AUTO”
will appear on the display to show that
the automatic operation mode has been
selected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow, air intake and on
−off of
the air conditioning according to the tem-
perature.
When you press the “AUTO” button with
the air intake mode at FRESH, internal
circulation may be applied for maximum
cooling.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
Temperature selector
To increase the temperature, press the
“  ” side. To decrease it, press the “ ”
side.
“LO” appears when you adjust to maxi-
mum cooling, and “HI” appears when you
adjust to maximum warming.
With the “DUAL” button indicator on—This
button changes the temperature on the
driver side only.
Climate remote controls
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Center display238
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Clock 241
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Compass 241
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 246
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Power outlets 247
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Garage door opener 248
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Glove box 251
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Auxiliary boxes 252
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Rear console box 253
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Cup holders 254
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Rear electric sunshade 255
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Storage box 256
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Grocery bag hooks 256
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Cargo net 257
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Floor mat 257
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1. Audio display(For details, see “Audio system” on
page 189 in Section 1 −8.)
2. Air conditioning display (For details, see “Air conditioning
system” on page 223 in Section 1 −9.)
3. Pattern selector knob
4. Cruise information display
5. Outside temperature display
Center display—

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Operate the center display with the
ignition switch on.
When the ignition switch is set at ON, the
last previously used mode displayed just
before the ignition switch is turned off will
appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the center display, the
display will automatically be set to the
initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the display
may be reduced.Pattern selector knob
This knob is used to select the pattern
of the display.
Every time you push the pattern selector
knob, the display in the following order.1. All the display
2. Audio display and air conditioning dis- play
3. Display off
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
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The outside temperature value is updated
every 1 second.
The displayed temperature ranges from
−30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F).
If an abnormality exists in the connection
of the outside air temperature sensor,
“ −−”, “F” or “E” will appear on the display.
If “ −−”, “F” or “E” appears on the display,
contact your Toyota dealer.
There may be a case that “−−”, “F” or “E”
appears momentarily when the ignition
switch is quickly set to ON. It is normal
if it goes out soon.1. Driving range (“FUEL RANGE”)
The distance the vehicle can travel with
the remaining fuel is calculated and
displayed based on the quantity of re-
maining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the
driving range calculation is automatically
reset. The actual driving range varies with driv-
ing habits and road conditions. If fuel con-
sumption is good, the driving range will be
longer than indicated. If fuel consumption
is poor, the driving range will be shorter
than indicated.
2. Elapsed time (“TRIP TIME”)
The elapsed time after the engine starts
is displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time
is counted from 0:00. Up to 99:59 (99
hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed.
When the driving time exceeds 99:59, the
counter returns to 0:00.
The calculation is reset when the ignition
switch is turned off. 3. Average fuel consumption after re- fueling
(“AVERAGE”)
Average fuel consumption after refuel-
ing is calculated and displayed based
on total driving distance and total fuel
consumption with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the av-
erage fuel consumption after refueling cal-
culation is automatically reset.
—Outside temperature display —Cruise information display

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The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE
S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast
South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The ignition switch is turned off imme-
diately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS”
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below.
The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation
calibration)
The direction display on the compass
deviates from the true direction deter-
mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
angle of deviation varies according to the
geographic position of the vehicle.
To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle,
then push and hold the “
” switch until
the zone number appears on the display.
Then push the “
” switch, referring to
the following map to select the number of
the zone where the vehicle is.

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Zone number
After calibration, leaving the system for
several seconds returns it to the compass
mode.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
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