2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

241
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system beg ins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjus ted according to the temper-
ature setting.
Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
Adjusting the settings manually To adjust the fan speed, press “>” on to increase the
fan speed and “<” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increase the temperature and turn counterclockwise to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press “<” or “>” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button
is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

242 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to the outside air
mode if the recirculated air mode
is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press again when the
windshield is defogged.
Air outlets and air flowAir flows to the upper body.
: AVV50L-CEXGBA models only

243
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: AVV50L-CEXGBA models only
Air flows to the feet.
*: When the warming function is
operating, air flows to the
upper body as well to warm the
upper body effectively.
: AVV50L-CEXGBA models only
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
: AVV50L-CEXGBA models only
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
*
*

244 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear outlets (if equipped) Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

245
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sy stem is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
● Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Turn off Eco drive mode
■ Customization
The air conditioning control of Eco drive mode can be changed to the same
setting as that used in normal drive mode.
(Customizable features P. 510)
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●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.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( P. 248) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

246 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning 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 “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.

247
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■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.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 390
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 510)
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.

248 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature of
the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 245)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor