Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2013, Owner'S Manual

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
 Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the “AUTO” button is pressed.
 Fogging up of the windows
 The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning the “A/C” button on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog
the windshield effectively.
 If you turn the “A/C” button off, the windows may fog up more easily.
 The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
 Outside/recirculated air mode
 When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
 Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
 When outside air temperature is low
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
 Using the rear automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with rear
automatic air conditioning system)
 When the rear automatic air conditioning system is on, the indicator light on
the “REAR” button is turned on.
 If the system is left untouched for approximately 10 seconds after changing
to the rear automatic air conditioning system, the control mode in the front
control panel returns to the front.
 Air conditioning odors
 During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
 To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.