2865-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■
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.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
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 automatically.)
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.
■
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. 148)
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
Other functions
2905-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
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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Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 361, 451
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 155
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protectors ...... 99
Removed electronic
key battery precautions ...... 381
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 337
Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 356
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 452
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display
Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 422
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 346
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 469
Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ........ 99
Side doors .............................. 96
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 246
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 132
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips.......................... 159
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 259
Off-road precautions ............. 272
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 268D
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Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 387, 389, 399
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning
system ........................ 278, 284
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Hill-start assist control............ 260
Hood ......................................... 349
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 303
Cargo net hooks ................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 139I/M test ...................................... 345
Identification
Engine .................................. 459
Vehicle .................................. 459
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 191, 194
Illuminated entry system ........ 295
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 341
Moon roof ............................. 154
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ............ 141
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ........... 225
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 429
Jack handle .............................. 433
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 153
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 346
General maintenance ........... 342
Maintenance data ................. 458
Maintenance requirements ... 340
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 341
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 413
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 278
Master warning light................ 422
Meter ........................................... 81
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light
control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 280, 286
Outside rear view mirrors...... 143
Vanity mirrors........................ 308
Moon roof ................................. 152
Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 154
Jam protection function......... 153
Operation .............................. 152
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 259
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle
features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 422
Multi-terrain Select .................. 252Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precautions ............... 272
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 352
Opener
Back door ............................. 115
Hood ..................................... 349
Outer foot lights ...................... 293
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 280, 286
Outside temperature
display.................................... 310
Overhead console ................... 300
Overheating, Engine ............... 452
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Parking brake ........................... 203
Operation .............................. 203
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 413
Parking lights ........................... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Wattage ................................ 469
Pen holder ................................ 301
Personal lights ......................... 294
Power back window ................ 148
Jam protection function......... 150
Operation .............................. 148
Power outlets ................... 311, 316
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 359
Warning light ......................... 415
Power windows........................ 145
Door lock linked
window operation ............... 146
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145Radiator .................................... 356
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 243
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 122
Folding down ........ 124, 126, 128
Rear step bumper .................... 115
Rear turn signal lights ............ 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 148
Rear window
defoggers....................... 280, 286
Rear window wiper .................. 215
Refueling .................................. 218
Capacity................................ 460
Fuel types ............................. 460
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 220
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 382
Key battery ........................... 379
Light bulbs ............................ 385
Tires...................................... 429
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 494
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 341
Roof luggage carrier ............... 168
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Safety Connect ........................ 327
Seat belt reminder light........... 416
Seat belts.................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 338
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 416
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 414
Seat heaters ............................. 291
Seat position memory ............. 132
Seat ventilators ........................ 291
Seating capacity ...................... 173Seats ................................. 119, 122
Adjustment.................... 119, 122
Adjustment
precautions................. 121, 131
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 337
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 208
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 199
Automatic transmission ........ 199
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 444
Shift lock system ..................... 444
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 392
Wattage ................................ 469
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Side mirrors ............................. 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
Side turn signal lights ............. 202
Slide deck ................................. 306
Smart key system .................... 103
Antenna location ................... 103
Entry functions ........................ 96
Starting the engine................ 194
Snow tires ................................ 271
Spare tire .................................. 429
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 430
Spark plug ................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 458
Speedometer .............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 196
Column lock release ............. 197
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 428
Steering wheel ......................... 139
Adjustment ............................ 139
Storage feature ........................ 296
Storage precautions ................ 171Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 455
Sun visors ................................ 308
Switches
Cruise control switch ............ 221
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches.................. 98
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 132
Emergency flashers switch ... 402
Engine switch ............... 191, 194
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 320
Ignition switch ............... 191, 194
Light switches ....................... 204
Moon roof switches............... 152
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 143
Power back window
switch ................................. 148
Power door lock switch ........... 98
Power window switches........ 145
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 280, 286
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 215