2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER air condition

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet

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Feet
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
Vehicles with manual air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in the ON.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.

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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
■The de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in the ON.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
windshield wiper de-icer. The
indicator light will come on.
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches (if equipped)
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
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Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features (if equipped)
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
● Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
● In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If the window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without oper ating the cellular phone.
TitlePage
Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone) P. 328
Making a phone call P. 336
Setting a cellular phone P. 340
Security and system setup P. 345
Using the phone book P. 348

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s-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
■Automatic adjustment of volume
When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.
■ When using a voice command
●For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, #
(pound),  (star), and + (plus).
● Say a command correctly and clearly.
■ The system may not recognize your voice in the following situations:
●When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■ The following cannot be performed while driving:
●Operating the system with
● Registering a cellular phone to the system
■ Changing the passkey
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