Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 109

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WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up 

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns

●

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.

●

Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press 

“

∧”

 on 

 to increase

the temperature and 

“

∨”

 to decrease the temperature.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press “

∧

” on 

 to increase the fan

speed and

 “

∨”

 to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Rear manual air conditioning system

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∗

: If equipped

Air conditioning controls

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Changing airflow modes

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.

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Location of air outlets

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

1
2

3

Air outlets

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

Direct air flow to the left or right,
forward or backward.

Closes the vent

Slide the knob to the rear-most
position.

Opens the vent

1

2

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.