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Toyota Tacoma (2018 year). Instruction - part 26

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system

Manual air conditioning system

Air conditioning controls

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature set-

ting, turn the temperature con-

trol dial

clockwise

(warm) or

counterclockwise (cool).

If

is not pressed, the sys-

tem will blow ambient tempera-

ture air or heated air.

For quick cooling, turn the tem-

perature control dial to the “MAX

A/C” position.

The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector

will be set to recirculated air mode.

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■ Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn

the fan speed control dial clock-

wise (increase) or counterclock-

wise (decrease).

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns

off the fan.

■ Change the airflow mode

To select the airflow, set the air

outlet selector dial to the

desired position.

The positions

between the air

outlet selections can also be

selected

for

more delicate

adjustment.

■ Other functions

● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

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(P. 428)

● Defogging the windshield (P. 428)

● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (P. 428)

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Other functions

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from

outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-

cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is

pressed.

■ Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-

dows.

Set the air outlet selector dial to

position.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-

culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and

temperature up.

■ Defogging the outside rear view mirrors

Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from

the outside rear view mirrors.

Press

The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

Air outlets and air volume

changes according to the

selected airflow mode.

*

*

*: Double Cab models only

■ Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

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1

Open the vent

2

Close the vent

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■ Fogging up of the windows

● 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.

● If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■ Outside/recirculated air mode

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. 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.

■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and air conditioning

system is on

● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-

ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch

is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION

ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

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

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors

● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

● 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.

● 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.

■ Air conditioning filter

P. 534

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WARNING

■ 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 wind-

shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking

your vision.

● Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers to

defog.

■ To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■ To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according

to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature set-

ting, turn the temperature con-

trol dial clockwise

(warm) or

counterclockwise (cool).

The air conditioning

system

switches between individual and

simultaneous mode each time

is pressed. (P. 434)

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■ Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn

the fan speed control dial clock-

wise (increase) or counterclock-

wise (decrease).

Press

to turn the fan off.

■ Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow, press

The air outlets used are

switched each time the button is

pressed.

1

Air flows to the upper body

2

Air flows to the upper body

and feet

3

Air flows to the feet

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Air flows to the feet and

4

the windshield defogger

operates

■ Other functions

● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

(P. 435)

● Defogging the windshield (P. 435)

● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (P. 435)

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Using by automatic mode

1

Press

2

Adjust the temperature setting.

3

To stop the operation, press

■ 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.

■ Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-

arately (“SYNC” mode)

The air conditioning system switches between individual and simul-

taneous mode each time

is pressed.

Simultaneous mode (the indicator on

is on):

The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the

temperature for driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time,

operate the front passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter

individual mode.

Individual mode (the indicator on

is off):

The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be

adjusted separately.

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Other functions

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from

outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-

cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is

pressed.

■ Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-

dows.

Press

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-

culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To defog the wind-

shield 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.

■ Defogging the outside rear view mirrors

Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from

the outside rear view mirrors.

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Press

The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

Air outlets and air volume

changes according to the

selected airflow mode.

*

*

*: Double Cab models only

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

lets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

1

Open the vent

2

Close the vent

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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.

■ Fogging up of the windows

● 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

windshield effectively.

● If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■ Outside/recirculated air mode

● When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-

tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During

cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle

interior effectively.

● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the

temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-

ing system is on

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● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-

ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch

is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION

ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

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

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is selected.

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■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors

● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

● 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.

● 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.

• 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.

■ Air conditioning filter

P. 534

WARNING

■ 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.

● Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers to

defog.

■ To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■ To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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Seat heaters

WARNING

■Burns

● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat

heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:

• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin

• Persons who are fatigued

• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.

Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature

of the seat and may lead to overheating.

● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor

burns or overheating.

NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the seat heaters

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Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do

not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

■ To prevent battery discharge

Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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Turns the seat heaters on

1

Drivers side

2

Front passenger side

Each time the switch is pressed,

the operation condition changes as

follows.

Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 

Off

The level indicator (amber) light up

during operation.

■ The seat heaters can be used when

 Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ When not in use

Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator light turns off.

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Interior lights list

1

Front interior light/personal

4

Engine switch light

(vehicles

lights

　　　　　 (P. 442)

with a smart key system)

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2

Rear interior light

(P. 442)

5

Center tray light

3

Engine switch light

(vehicles

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Cargo lamp (if equipped)

with a wireless remote control

(P. 443)

system)

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