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system and defogger
Manual air conditioning  system............................. 382
Automatic air conditioning  system (without “SYNC” 
button) ............................. 387
Automatic air conditioning  system (with “SYNC” 
button) ............................. 394
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 402
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 405
• Interior lights ................. 406
• Personal lights .............. 407
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 409
• Glove box...................... 410
• Console box .................. 410
• Coin holder ................... 410
• Bottle holders ................ 411
• Cup holders .................. 412
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 413
• Open tray ...................... 414
Trunk features ................... 415 5-4.  Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 416
• Sun visors ..................... 416
• Vanity mirrors................ 416
• Power outlet .................. 417
• USB charging ports....... 418
• Wireless charger ........... 420
• Armrest ......................... 430
• Assist grips ................... 430
• Coat hooks.................... 431
Garage door opener.......... 432 
     
        
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
To  adjust  the  temperature  setting,  turn    clockwise  to
increase  the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the
temperature.
If   is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn   clockwise to increase the fan
speed and counterclockwise  to decrease the fan speed.
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To  change  the  airflow  mode,
press  ,  , 
or  .
Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the  windshield defogger operates.
Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls
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Switching between outside air
 and recirculated air modes
Press  .
The  mode  switches  between  outside  air  mode  (indicator  off)  and  recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time   is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.
Press  .
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically swi tch to the out-
side air mode.
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  ai r
flow and temperature up.
■Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press  .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time .
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the  outside rear view mirrors.
Press  .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
Other functions
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Location of a
ir outlets
The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change  according  to  the
selected airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn  the  knob  to  open  or
close the vent.
■For quick cooling
Turn    to  “MAX  A/C”.  The  air  conditioning  will  automatically  tur n  on.
  will  be  set  for  recirculated  air  mode  when    or    is  selected.  I t  is
not possible to turn to the outside air mode.
■ 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.
■ 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.
Air outlets
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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.
● Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  dependin g  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
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.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  en gine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing  .
■ When the outside t emperature is low
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 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  ou tside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 492
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
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The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
Caution Requires  registered
technician  to  service
air conditioning system
Air conditioning system Flammable refrigerant
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
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 (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defogg ers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are 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. 
     
        
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature settin
g, turn   clockwise to increase
the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the  tempera-
ture.
If    is  not  pressed,  the  system  will  blow  ambient  temperature
air or heated air.
■Fan speed setting
To  adjust  the  fan  speed,  turn    clockwise  to  increase  the  fan
speed and counterclockwise  to decrease the fan speed.
Press   to turn the fan off.
Automatic air conditioning system 
(without “SYNC” button)
: If equipped
Air  outlets  and  fan  speed  are  automatically  adjusted  according
to the temperature setting.
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Change the airflow mode
To  change  the  airflow  mode,
press “<” or “>” on  .
Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates.
Press  .
The dehumidification function begi ns to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature s et-
ting.
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.
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