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■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outsid e air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
● In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
● The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned
off.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to o utside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short peri od of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in aut omatic
mode.
■ The rear window defogger and windshield wiper de-icer (if equip ped)
can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) is on
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15
minutes.
■ Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated using voice commands. F or details,
refer to the “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■ While the cool box is on (if equipped)
The front air conditioning system cannot be turned off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 497
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WARNING
■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 winds hield to fog
up, blocking 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. (vehicle s with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is not running.
■ When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of
the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be r eplaced, it
must be replaced with a new one.
● 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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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is not running.
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilator s
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflo w
by blowing air from the seats.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
● The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
● If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering
wheel off and then press the switch again. If the indicator light still flashes, a
malfunction may be occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel of f and have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the
switch comes on when the seat
heater is operating.
Seat ventilator switches
The indicator light (green) on the
switch comes on when the seat
ventilator is operating.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level
or the seat ventilator fan speed
level (for front seats only) is dis-
played.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Front seat heaters and ventilators
1
2
3
4
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Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
*: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically chang
es
depending on the air conditioning settings.
■ The seat heaters and venti lators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Replacing the air filters
Filters are installed in the seat ventilators. For replacement of the filters, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
The automatic mode settings for the seat heaters and ventilators can be
changed. ( P. 594)
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1
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For left-hand second seat
For right-hand second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press
“HI” or “LO”.
Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Second outboard seat heaters (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
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Interior lights list
Front interior lights ( P. 4 1 5 )
Front personal lights ( P. 416)
Rear interior lights ( P. 415)
Rear personal lights ( P. 4 1 6 )
Inside door handle lights Footwell lights
Scuff lights
Engine switch light
Door courtesy lights
Door trim lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10