Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 106

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise (warm) or

counterclockwise (cool).

If   

       is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air

or heated air.

For quick cooling, turn 

 to the “MAX A/C” position. The air condi-

tioning will automatically turn on in recirculated air mode.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise (increase) or coun-

terclockwise (decrease).

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.

Front manual air conditioning system

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Air conditioning controls

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Changing airflow modes

To change the airflow mode,

press , ,  

or

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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.

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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.

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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 switch 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 air
flow and temperature up.

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Other functions

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

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 time.

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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 switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when
the windshield wiper de-icer is
on.

The windshield de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period
of time.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.

Air outlets

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

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Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Front side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Closes the vent

Slide the knob to the most out-
ward position.

Opens the vent

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