Toyota Highlander 2020, Руководство пользователя

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.
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Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.
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For quick cooling
Press the “MAX A/C” switch.
The air conditioning will automati-
cally turn on.
At this time, the following will occur:
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The recirculated air mode will be
set
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The windshield defogger will turn
off
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The air flow mode will change to
the upper body mode
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The fan speed will be set to high.
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Fogging up of the windows
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The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning the “A/C” switch on
will dehumidify the air from the
outlets and defog the windshield
effectively.
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If you turn the “A/C” switch off, the
windows may fog up more easily.
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The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
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When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle 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.
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Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recirculated air mode
temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the
vehicle interior and helping to cool
the vehicle when the outside air
temperature is high.
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Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled to prioritize
fuel efficiency by regulating the
engine speed and compressor oper-
ation to restrict the heating/cooling
capacity.
To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following opera-
tions:
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Adjust the fan speed
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Adjust the temperature setting
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Turn off Eco drive mode (
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P.306)
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When the outside temperature
is low
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when the “A/C”
switch is pressed.
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Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
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To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
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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.
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To reduce potential odors from
occurring: It is recommended that
the air conditioning system be set