Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Other functions

Toyota Highlander Owners Manual / Interior features / Using the air conditioning system and defogger / Front manual air conditioning system / Other functions

Switching between outside air and recirculated air mo

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time
is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.

Press .

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the outside air mode.
Perform the following operations accordingly:

to adjust the fan speed, turn .

To adjust the temperature setting, turn .

If the dehumidification function is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidification function.

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

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 raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

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

Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.

Press the switch to turn the system on/off.

The indicator comes on when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.

The windshield de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Toyota Highlander. Windshield wiper de-icer

Air conditioning controls

Adjusting the temperature setting To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool). If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or ...

Air outlets

Location of air outlets The air outlets and air volume change according to the selected airflow mode. Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets Front center outlets ...

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