Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system and defogger Guide for Toyota 86 2 Door First Generation (2012-2021)

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Manual air conditioning system^

Air outlet selection dial

Temperature control dial

Outside air or recirculated air mode

Air conditioning on/off button

Fan speed control dial

Adjusting the settings

STEP

1

To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-

wise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).

Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.

STEP

2

To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control

dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air

or heated air.

STEP

3

To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection dial to the

desired position.

The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can

also be selected for more delicate adjustment.

: If equipped

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Defogging the windshield

Set the air outlet selection dial to

position.

STEP

1

The air intake is automatically

switched to outside air mode. It is

not possible to return to recircu-

lated air mode when the switch is

on.

STEP

2

Perform the following operations accordingly:

● To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.

3

● To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-

trol dial.

● 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.

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■ Air outlets and air flow

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 operates.

The air intake is automatically

switched to outside air mode. It is

not possible to return to recircu-

lated air mode when the switch is

on.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-

side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air

inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

3

Right and left side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

When defrosting the side win-

dows, face the right and left side

outlets toward them.

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Opening and closing the air outlets

Center outlets

Open the air outlet.

Close the air outlet.

Right and left side outlets

Open the vent.

Close the vent.

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■For quick cooling

Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the

recirculated air mode.

■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.

3

●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.

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

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

pressed.

is

■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. 360

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WARNING

■To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not set the air outlet selection dial to

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, blocking your vision.

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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Automatic air conditioning system^

Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automatically

adjusted according to the set temperature setting.

1

Temperature control dial*

Changes the air outlets used

Temperature control dial*

2

Fan speed control dial

Temperature setting

Fan speed/Air

outlet display

Temperature setting

1

2

display*

3

Off

Windshield defogger

Automatic

mode

Dual operation button Air conditioning on/off button

Outside air or recirculated air mode

*¹: For the driver’s side

*²: For the front passenger’s side

: If equipped

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Using the automatic air conditioning system

STEP

1

Press

.

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets,

fan speed and the air conditioner compressor are automati-

cally adjusted according to the temperature setting.

STEP

2

Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increase the tem-

perature and turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to

decrease the temperature on the driver’s side.

When

is pressed (the indicator on

is on) or the pas-

senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for

the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

■ 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.

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Adjusting the settings manually

STEP

1

To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-

wise (increase) or counter-clock wise (decrease).

Press

to turn the fan off.

STEP

2

To adjust the temperature settings, turn the temperature con-

trol dial clockwise (warm) or counter-clock wise (cool).

To adjust the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-

clockwise (cool) on the passenger side to separately adjust the tem-

perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode).

3

Press

(the indicator on

turns off) to return the driver

and passenger side temperatures to the same setting (simultaneous

mode).

The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultane-

ous modes each time

is pressed.

STEP

3

To change the air outlets, press

.

The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button

is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Press

.

The dehumidification function

operates

and

fan

speed

increases.

Set the outside/recirculated air

mode button to outside air mode

if the recirculated air mode is

used. (It may switch automati-

cally.)

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.

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Air outlets and air flow

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and

feet.

3

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger operates.

If the recirculated air mode is

used, it may automatically switch

to the outside air mode.

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Switching between outside air mode and recirculated air mode

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-

lated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

Right and left side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

When defrosting the side win-

dows, face the right and left side

outlets toward them.

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Opening and closing the air outlets

Center outlets

Open the air outlet.

Close the air outlet.

Right and left side outlets

3

Open the vent.

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

outside/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.

●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

pressed.

is

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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. 360

3

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.

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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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-

side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or

raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

On/off

The defoggers will automati-

cally turn off after approxi-

mately 15 minutes.

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

On/off

The defoggers will automati-

cally turn off after approxi-

mately 15 minutes.

*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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■The defoggers can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view

mirror defoggers)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror

defoggers on.

■When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-

ditioning system)

3

During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes

after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that

operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window

defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles with

an automatic air conditioning system)

The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous

operation. (Customizable features P. 487)

WARNING

■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-

side rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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