2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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■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.
■ 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.

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• 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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Manual air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Driver’s side temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C
position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector
will be set to recirculated air mode.
: If equipped
Outside air or recirculated
air mode
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Driver’s side temperature
control dial
Fan speed control dial
Front passenger’s
side temperature
control dial

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Front passenger’s side temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
● Individual mode
When the front passenger’s side temperature control dial in a posi-
tion other than the SYNC position, the temperature for the driver and
front passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
●Simultaneous mode
When the front passenger’s side temperature control dial in SYNC
position, turn the driver’s side temperature control dial can be used
to adjust the temperature for driver and front passenger seats.
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to OFF to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Turn the air outlet selection dial.
The air outlets switch each time
either side of air outlet selection
dial is turned.

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Air flow as shown according to the mode selected.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
*: CrewMax models only
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
*1: Double Cab and CrewMax models only
*2: CrewMax models only
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet.
*1: Double Cab and CrewMax models only
*2: CrewMax models only
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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode. To
return the recirculated air mode,
press .
*1: Double Cab and CrewMax models only
*2: CrewMax models only
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode, press
.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.
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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.