2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

3456-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To defog the wind-
shield 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.
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Defogging the back window (CrewMax models)
Defogger is used to defog the back window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
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Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press or .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn the out-
side rear view mirror defoggers on.
Other functions

3466-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press or .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Regular Cab and Double Cab models: Turning the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on will turn the windshield wiper de-icer on.
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn the wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
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■Location of air outlets
Air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
*1: Double Cab and CrewMax models
*2: CrewMax models
■
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Air outlets
*2
*1
*1

3476-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Open the vent
Close the vent
Rear (CrewMax models)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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3486-1. Using the air conditioning system
■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.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
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 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 in the “ON” position.
● 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 selected.
■ 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.

3496-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Air conditioning filter
P. 430
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 (vehicles with rear view mirror defoggers and wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
● 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 to
defog.

3506-1. Using the air conditioning system
Seat heaters/seat ventilators
Turns the seat heater onHi
Mid
Lo
Off
The level indicator lights come on.
Press the “ ” on the button to up
and “ ” to down, and off.
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Seat heater
Turns the seat heater on Hi
Mid
Lo
Off
The level indicator lights come on.
Pressing the button changes
modes in the following:
HiMid LoOff
: If equipped
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain
good airflow by blowing air from the seats.
Seat heaters
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Seat ventilators
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3516-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Seat ventilators
Blows air from the seat Hi
Mid
Lo
Off
The level indicator lights come on.
Pressing the button changes
modes in the following:
HiMid LoOff
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Passenger seat ventilator timer (vehicles with seat ventilators)
●The ventilator operates on for 5 minutes after the button is pressed.
● When the passenger is not detected, the automatically turns off the ventila-
tor after 5 minutes.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heaters or seat ventilators off by pressing the button. The indi-
cator light turns off.
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CAUTION
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

3526-1. Using the air conditioning system
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the engine is not running.