2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 280
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 286
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 293
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 295
• Interior lights ................. 296
• Personal lights .............. 296 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 298
• Glove box...................... 299
• Console box .................. 299
• Cup holders .................. 300
• Auxiliary box ................. 302
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder ......... 303
• Bottle holders ................ 304
Luggage compartment features ........................... 305
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 310
• Sun visors ..................... 310
• Vanity mirrors................ 310
• Clock ............................. 311
• Outside temperature display........................... 312
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 314
• Power outlets ................ 319
• Armrest ......................... 321
• Assist grips ................... 322
Garage door opener.......... 323
Safety Connect ................. 330
Compass ........................... 335

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature settin g, turn clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperat ure control knob to “MAX A/C”. The
air conditioning will automatically turn on and, if an air outlet positi\
on
other than or is selected, the system will be set to recir-
culated air mode. While “MAX A/C” is selected, it is not possible to turn
off the air conditioning.
Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
clockwise (increase) or coun-
terclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To select the air outlets, set to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more delicate adjustment.
■
Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 281)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 282)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 282)
● Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ( P. 282)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Other functions

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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to outside
air mode.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, increase the air
flow and temperature.
If the dehumidification function
is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidif ication function.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. (P. 151)
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Air outlets
Front center outletsFront side outlets
Rear 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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■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 wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in
preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling opera-
tion, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle inter\
ior effec-
tively.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing 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 switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key
system).
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press
to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ 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.
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, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature se
tting, turn clockwise to
increases the temperature and turn counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press “ ” on to increase the fan
speed and “ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls