2023 TOYOTA HILUX engine

4466-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ 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 wind-
shield 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.
■ 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 depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped)
● In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations.
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
• Adjust the temperature setting
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.

4496-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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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 wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or 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 syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● 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.

4506-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
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 heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• 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 seat 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.

4516-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turns the steering wheel heater
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heater is operating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
■Front seats
Turns on the front left seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
This illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The switch posi-
tion differs for right-hand drive vehicles.
■Rear seats (if equipped)
Turns on the rear left seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Turns on the rear right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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4526-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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●The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
● When not in use, press the seat heater switch to turn the seat heater off.
The indicator light turns off.

4536-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Interior light (if equipped) (P. 454)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 454)
Engine switch light
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
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4556-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
● If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes:
• Personal/interior light
• Interior light (if equipped)
• Engine switch light
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.

4656-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
●The clock is displayed when:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
● When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals:
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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