2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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■If the ambient temperature drops while using the recirculated
air mode
The air intake mode automatically changes from recirculated air
mode to outside air mode after a few minutes.
To cancel this function:
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
To reactivate this function:
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK or ACC position.
Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Driver 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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Front passenger side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear outlets (CrewMax models only) Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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■For quick clearing of the wi ndshield and side windows
Press to turn the air conditioning on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ 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 position of the temperature control
dial.
■ When the indicator on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on
once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ 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.

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield 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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Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models)
Clear the outside rear view mirrors using the defogger.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. The indicator will come
on. The defoggers will auto-
matically turn off after about
15 minutes. Pressing the but-
ton again also turns the defog-
gers off.

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■The defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ The front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
Turning the outside rear view mirror defoggers on will turn the front wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
■ When the front windshield wiper de-icer is on (if equipped)
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.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. The indicator will come
on. The defoggers will auto-
matically turn off after about
15 minutes. Pressing the but-
ton again also turns the defog-
gers off.

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Back window, outside rear view mir ror defoggers and front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped on CrewMax models)
Clear the back window using the defogger.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
back window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after about 15 minutes.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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■The defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the back window defogger on will turn outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■ The front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
Turning the back window defogger on will turn the front windshield wiper de-
icer on.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
back window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after about 15 minutes.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.