Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 88

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time 

 is pressed.

Synchronized modes (indicator on): 

The driver’s side 

 

dial can be used to adjust the temperature for

the driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time, operate the front

passenger’s side 

 

dial to enter individual mode.

Individual modes (indicator off): 
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press 

 to increase the fan speed

and 

 to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press .

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

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 oper-
ates.

Press .

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

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Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

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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 .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

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Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press .

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

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

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

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets

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Front

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Rear

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