3545-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selec
tor dial to position.
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically swi tch to outside
air mode.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, increase th e air
flow and temperature.
If the dehumidification functi on is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidif ication function.
■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. 165)
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■
Windshield wiper de -icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
3585-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
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 necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
■ 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 evapora tor, is to be
replaced, 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.
3605-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)■
Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
■Other functions
●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 361)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 6 1 )
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 361)
● Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ( P. 3 6 2 )
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting .
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the au to-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func -
tions other than that o perated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“DUAL” mode)
Perform the following procedures to turn on the “DUAL” mode:
●Press .
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets i s
set at the right-hand side temperature setting.
Using automatic mode
1
2
3
3615-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
4RUNNER (U)■
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is of f) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the butto n 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 ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshiel d
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. 165)
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
3665-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
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 necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
■ 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 evapora tor, is to be
replaced, 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.
5668-2. Customization
4RUNNER (U)■
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* (P. 2 8 1 )
*: If equipped
■
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)* (P. 297)
*: If equipped
■
Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P. 2 8 8 )
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 486)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
BSM OnOff O – –
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightness BrightDim
O– –
Blank
Sensitivity IntermediateEarly
O– –
Late
Only when in blind spot
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RCTA OnOff O – –
RCTA buzzer volume21 to 3 – – O
123
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensor Far Near – O O
Buzzer volume Level 2 Level 1 to 3 – O O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff – – O
123
123
593Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 54Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 132
Battery precautions ....... 431, 526
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 33
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 172
Power window lock switch .... 161
Power window precautions ... 164
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 457
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 367
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 404, 408 Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Seat belts .............................. 409
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 405
Clock ......................................... 385
Compass .................................... 94
Condenser ................................ 427
Console box ............................. 373
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 527
Crawl Control ........................... 323
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 268
Cup holders.............................. 374
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 557 Daytime running light
system.................................... 226
Defogger Front windshield ................... 361
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 354, 361
Rear window ................. 354, 361
Dimension ................................ 532
Dinghy towing.......................... 206
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 260
Multi-information display ......... 92
Trip information....................... 92
Warning message................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 417
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 541
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 130
Door lock ...................... 113, 131
Door windows ....................... 161
Open door warning buzzer ... 121
Open door warning light ....... 488
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 159
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 320
Drive-Start Control .................. 175
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 148D
595Alphabetical index
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Fog lights ................................. 232Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 232
Wattage ................................ 541
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 305, 309
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 370
Front seats ............................... 135 Adjustment ............................ 135
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Seat position memory ........... 148
Seat ventilators ..................... 367
Front side marker lights.......... 223 Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Wattage ................................ 541
Front turn signal lights ........... 221
Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wattage ................................ 541
Fuel ........................................... 240
Capacity ................................ 534
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 485
Information ............................ 542
Refueling............................... 240
Type .............................. 240, 534
Warning light ......................... 489
Fuel filler door.......................... 240 Refueling............................... 240
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 485
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener ................ 396
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 373
Grocery bag hooks.................. 382
Head restraints ........................ 152
Headlights ................................ 223
Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 228
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs .... 464, 472
Wattage ................................ 541
Heaters Air conditioning
system ....... ................. 352, 359
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 354, 361
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Hill-start assist control ........... 334
Hood ......................................... 420
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 379
Cargo net hooks ................... 380
Grocery bag hooks ............... 382
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 155G
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