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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 oper-
ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant temper-
ature or inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on (U.S.A. only)
●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 IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is touched.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● 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. 348
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On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes. The
operation time changes according
to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
Rear window and outsid e rear view mirror
defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mir-
rors.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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2625-3. Using the storage features
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When using wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray.
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode and only on mobile devices with the “ ” logo.
■ If the wireless charger LED indicators flash
If the wireless charging surface of the tray becomes too hot, the LED indica-
tors will flash and charging is canceled. The LED indicators will be illuminated
if the surface of the tray cools down.
If the LED indicators flash even though the surface of the tray is not hot, the
wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Consult your Toyota dealer. Push the tray forward until it locks and
press the wireless charger switch.
Push the tray forward to release the
lock to close the tray and place a
mobile device on the tray as shown in
the illustration.
An amber indicator is illuminated
while charging is in progress. When
charging is complete, a green indica-
tor will also be illuminated.
Some phones, cases or cover type
wireless chargers may not cause the
green indicator to illuminate even
though it is fully charged.
When placing the mobile device on
the wireless charging surface of the
tray, make sure that there are no
objects in-between the mobile device
and the tray. They may interfere with
charging.
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■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
Type A
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00 AM.
Type B
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00.
■ Time display (Type B)
After pressing “H” or “M” to show the setting screen, press “H” and “M” at the
same time to change between the analog and digital displays.
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■The outside temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25
km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “--- F” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Outside temperature display
The temperature display shows temperatures within the
range of -40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).
Ty p e AType B
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Interior features
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■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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Interior features
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Rear seats
ON/OFF
The indicator illuminates when
the seat heater is turned on.
■
The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat
When a passenger leaves the passenger seat while the seat ventilation turns
on, the seat ventilator automatically turns off. If the passenger returns to the
seat, it automatically turns on again.
■ Operation display illumination (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ventilator is
operating.
Illuminates when the front seat heater
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Extends/retracts the rear sun-
shade
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if either of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise
the sunshade again, press the button.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 455)
Rear sunshade
: If equipped
The rear sunshade can be rais ed and lowered by pressing the
switch shown below.