2020 TOYOTA HILUX air conditioning

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6Interior features
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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................. 518
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 526
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters ..................... 535
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 537
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 538
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 538
• Interior light.................... 538
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 540
• Glove box ...................... 541
• Console box .................. 541
• Cup holders ................... 542
• Bottle holders ................ 543
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 544
Luggage compartment
features............................ 547
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 548
• Sun visors...................... 548
• Vanity mirror .................. 548
• Clock ............................. 549
• Power outlets................. 550
• Grocery bag hooks ........ 552
• Coat hooks .................... 553
• Armrest .......................... 553

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Manual air conditioning system
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Turn clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If (if equipped) is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.
■Changing the air flow mode
Set to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections can also be selected for
more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls

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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Move the outside/recirculated air mode lever.
The mode switches between (introduces air from outside the vehi-
cle) and (recycles air inside the vehicle) each time the lever is
moved.
■Defogging the windshield (vehicles with )
Set to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode lever to outside air mode if recircu-
lated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
● To adjust the fan speed, turn .
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn .
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Press .
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions
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■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
■Power heater (if equipped)
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm.
Press the switch to turn the
power heater on/off.
If you do not turn the switch to
off, the engine speed may be
increased when the engine is
started.

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■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
: Some models
■Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air
outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Close the vents.
Side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Close the vents.
Air outlets
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■Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning (if equipped) on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
● If you turn (if equipped) off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F) (vehicles with
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The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ 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.

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■ Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, the man-
ual air conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off.
To stop the air conditioning system from turning off, press the Stop & Start
cancel switch and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.
■ An odor comes from the air conditioning system due to the Stop & Start
system operation (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, an odor
caused by moisture may be detected. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Air conditioning filter
 P. 597

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■ Air conditioning refrigerant (vehicles with for models made in
Thailand*)
Type: R-134a (HFC-134a)
Capacity: 0.50 kg (1.10 lb.)
GWP (Global Warming Potential): 1430
CO2 equivalent: 0.72 t (1587.33 lb.)
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)