2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The indicator comes on.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Adjusting the position and opening 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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Passenger side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
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.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.

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■When outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ 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.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
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 air conditioning system
■Button lock function
During Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is on), the rear
air conditioning system button s will be automatically locked.
(  P. 302)

appears on the display when the buttons are locked.
To unlock the buttons, c hoose the Individual mode (the indicator on
is off). ( P. 302)
Airflow and outlets are automatica lly adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Airflow control
Temperature setting
display
Fan speed control
Off
Automatic mode
Temperature control
for rear passengers

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The indicator comes on.
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and
fan speed will be set automatically.
Press to increase the temperature and
to
decrease it.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the tem perature and to decrease it.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press the desired ,
or .
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
When
is pressed, air
flows to the upper body.
The indicator comes on.

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When is pressed, air
flows to the upper body and
feet.
The indicator comes on.
When
is pressed, air
flows to the feet.
The indicator comes on.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press the (decrease  increase) button.
The indicator comes on.
Press to turn the fan off.

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Adjusting the position and opening 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 stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
■The rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ 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.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.