Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 113

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Power heater (if equipped)
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm.
Press the switch to turn the
power heater on/off

If you do not turn the switch to
off, the engine speed may be
increased when the engine is
started.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

: Some models

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

X

Center outlets

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

Air outlets

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Side outlets

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

X

Rear outlets

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

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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 pressed.

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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 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-

shield effectively.

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If you turn 

 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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Outside/recirculated air mode

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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, press 

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This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.

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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped)

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In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

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To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations.
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
• Adjust the temperature setting

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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning 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 to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• For some models: 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.

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Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, the
automatic air conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions
turn off and the fan speed is decreased according to the outside tempera-
ture etc. or air blowing stops. To stop the air conditioning system from turn-
ing off, press the Stop & Start cancel switch and refrain from using the Stop
& Start system.

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An odor comes from the air conditioning system due to the Stop & Start
system operation (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, an odor
caused by moisture may be detected. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Air conditioning filter
→P. 530