2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS Windshield

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
If the outside temperature is 5C
(41F) or below, recirculated air
mode will automatically switch to
outside air mode.

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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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 AUTO 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
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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Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Vehicles with power heater
Fan speed display
On/off
Windshield
defogger
Outside air or
recirculated air modeTemperature setting display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
*
Temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used Airflow display Fan speed control

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Vehicles without power heater
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
*:This switch is also installed on vehicles that do not have an air
conditioning system. Even though the switch indicator will start to
blink when the button is pressed, no system will operate.
Fan speed display
Off
On/off
Windshield
defogger
Outside air or
recirculated air modeTemperature setting display
Temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used Airflow display Fan speed controlAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
*
A
B

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.

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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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
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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Windshield wiper de-icer
: If equipped
The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
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.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
Pressing the switch again also
turns the de-icer off.