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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
X Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
X Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
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When the outside temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C), the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
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Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
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Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
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Adjust the fan speed
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Turn off Eco drive mode
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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 touched.
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