2012 TOYOTA AYGO air conditioning

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Adjusting the settings
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to turns off the fan.
Vehicles without a cooling and dehumidification function on/off
button:
Turn the temperature control lever up to increase the tem-
perature.
Vehicles with a cooling and dehumidification function on/off
button:
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
lever up (warm) or down (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection lever to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selector lever to
position.
Vehicles with an outside/recircu-
lated air mode lever: Set the out-
side/recirculated air mode lever to
outside mode if recirculated air
mode is used.

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AYGO_WE_99E96EPerform the following operations accordingly:
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-
trol lever.
If the dehumidification function is not operating, press
to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow
and temperature up.
Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models

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AYGO_WE_99E96EAir flows mainly to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Vehicles with an outside/recircu-
lated air mode lever: Use the out-
side/recirculated air mode lever at
(outside air mode).
: Some models
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(vehicles with an outside/recirculated air mode lever)
Turn the outside/recirculated air mode lever to (outside air
mode) or (recirculated air mode).

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Fogging up of the windows (vehicles with a cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function on/off button)
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog
the windshield effectively.
If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Fogging up of the front side door windows
Outside/recirculated air mode (vehicles with an outside/recirculated air
mode lever)
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode lever to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
When the indicator light on goes off by itself (vehicles
with a cooling and dehumidification function on/off button)
Press to turn off the dehumidification function and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light goes off again. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F) (vehicles with a
cooling and dehumidification function on/off button)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
The front side door windows can be
quickly defogged by turning the side
vents to the windows.

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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.
Air conditioning filter (vehicles with a cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button)
P. 279
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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Rear window defogger
The defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window.
Turns the defogger on/off

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 242
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 245
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 248
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 251
Hood ................................. 254
Positioning a floor jack ...... 257
Engine compartment......... 260
Clutch pedal (vehicles
with a manual
transmission) .................. 271
Tires .................................. 272
Tire inflation pressure ....... 275
Wheels .............................. 277
Air conditioning filter ......... 279
Wireless remote control
battery............................. 280
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 282
Light bulbs ........................ 292