2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER air condition

238 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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
.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
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.
■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 of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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■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.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■ 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.
A/C
A/C
A/C

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to 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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Rear window defogger
■The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the rear window defogger off when the engine is off.
This feature is used to defog the rear window.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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® audio system
■When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine.
Say the command correctly and clearly.
■ Situations that the system ma y not recognize your voice
● When driving on rough roads
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■ Operations that cannot be performed while driving
● Operating the system with
● Registering a portable player to the system
■ Changing the passkey
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■Automatic volume adjustment
When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.
■ When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, # (pound),
 (star), and + (plus).
Say a command correctly and clearly.
■ Situations that the system ma y not recognize your voice
● When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■ Operations that cannot be performed while driving
●Operating the system with
● Registering a cellular phone to the system
■ Changing the passkey
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