2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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4RUNNER_UTo adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temper ature control knob to “MAX A/C”.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and, if an air outlet
position other than or is selected, the system will be
set to recirculated air mode. While “MAX A/C” is selected, it is not
possible to turn off the air conditioning.
To select the air outlets, set th e air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
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4RUNNER_U 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.
Pressing
to turn the cool-
ing and dehumidification function
on clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
Pressing
to turn the cool-
ing and dehumidification function
on clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side 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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4RUNNER_URear 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 system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the outside temperature, etc.
■ When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ When the indicator light on flashes
Press
to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it
on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.

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■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.
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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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Driver's side temperature control dial
Air outlet display
Driver’s side temperature display Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Passenger’s side
temperature control dial
Automatic mode button Air outlet selector buttons “Off” button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Fan speed control buttonWindshield defogger
button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Dual mode button

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Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn clockwise to increases the temperature and turn counterclockwise to decreas es the temperature on the
driver’s side.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and
“ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increases the temperature and counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
: May occur in automatic mode
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STEP 3
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