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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)Air flows to the upper body.
*1: Only the in automatic mode (Air may not always flow.)
*2: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U) Air flows to the feet.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to (outside air)
mode.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Vehicles without a rear auto matic air conditioning system
Press .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (out-
side air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system Press .
The mode switches among (recirculated air mode), automatic and (outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem operates automatically.
Changing the rear seat settings (vehicles with a rear automatic air con-
ditioning system)
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on the “REAR/TEMP” button to increase the temperature
and “ ∨” to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switch es between individual and simulta-
neous modes each time the “3ZONE” button is pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air intake is automatically
switched to (outside air)
mode. It is not possible to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Micro dust and pollen filter mode buttonOperates micro dust and pollen fil-
ter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
3 minutes.
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Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
(vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system)
Press for 2 or more
seconds.
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “ ∨”
(decrease) on the temperature
control button on the driver’s side.
From - 3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
STEP1
STEP2
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Adjusting the position of and op ening 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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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)Rear outlets (vehicles without a re
ar automatic air conditioning sys-
tem)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent 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.
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■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, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
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