Toyota Camry (2023 year). Manual in english - page 24

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press “<” or “>” on

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

■

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.

Using automatic mode

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ures

■

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.

■

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.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



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.



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

the

selected airflow mode.

■

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.

■

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 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.

Air outlets

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

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

●

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.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

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

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

■

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

●

In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as shown
below to prioritize fuel efficiency.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

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

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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. 492

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 612)

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the illus-
tration.

Caution

Requires

registered

technician to service
air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

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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
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

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.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

●

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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Automatic air conditioning system

(with “SYNC” button)



: If equipped

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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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.

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.
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.

■

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

■

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.

Using automatic mode

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rior

ures

■

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.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Press

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield

is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



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.



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

the

selected airflow mode.

■

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



Front



Rear

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ures

■

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.

■

When driving on dusty roads

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

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

●

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 turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

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

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

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■

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

●

In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as shown below to prioritize
fuel efficiency.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

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

■

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. 492

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the illus-
tration.

Caution

Requires

registered

technician to service
air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

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ures

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 612)

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.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

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.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

●

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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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



/seat

ventilators



: If equipped

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

■

To prevent damage to the seat heaters

Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

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, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.

■

Operation condition

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters



Without seat ventilators



With seat ventilators

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