Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system Guide for Toyota 86 2 Door Second Generation (2022-2025)

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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.

The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.

The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehi-

cles.

Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the

type of the system.

Air conditioning controls

Left-hand side temperature setting display

A

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Climate control mode display

Fan speed control switch

C

D

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Right-hand side temperature setting display

“MAX A/C” switch

“SYNC” switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

“A/C” switch

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Airflow mode control switch

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

“ON/OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Automatic mode switch

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Adjusting the temperature set-

ting

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Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control

switch.

To adjust the temperature setting,

turn the temperature control switch

clockwise (warm) or

The airflow mode changes as follows

each time the switch is pressed.

counterclockwise (cool).

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-

tem will blow ambient temperature air

or heated air.

The air conditioning system switches

between individual and synchronized

modes each time “SYNC” switch is

pressed.

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Synchronized modes (indicator on):

The left-hand side temperature control

switch can be used to adjust the tem-

perature for the driver’s and front pas-

senger’s side. At this time, operate the

right-hand side temperature control

switch to enter individual mode.

1 Upper body

2 Upper body and slightly to the

feet

Individual modes (indicator off):

3 Upper body and feet

4 Feet

5 Feet and the windshield defog-

ger operates

The temperature for the driver’s and

front passenger’s side can be adjusted

separately.

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Setting the fan speed

■

Switching between outside air

and recirculated air modes

To adjust the fan speed, turn the

fan speed control switch clockwise

(increase) or counterclockwise

(decrease).

Press the outside/recirculated air

mode switch.

The mode switches between outside air

mode and recirculated air mode each

time the switch is operated.

Pressing the “ON/OFF” switch to turns

off the fan.

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When recirculated air mode is selected,

the indicator illuminates on the out-

side/recirculated air mode switch.

Press the windshield defogger

switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode

switch to outside air mode if the recircu-

lated air mode is used. (It may switch

automatically.)

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Set cooling and dehumidifica-

tion function

Press the “A/C” switch.

To defog the windshield and the side

windows quickly, turn the air flow and

temperature up.

When the function is on, the indicator

illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

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Fast cooling function

To return to the previous mode, press

the windshield defogger switch again

when the windshield is defogged.

Press the “MAX A/C” switch.

When the switch is turned on, the air

conditioning will turn on, the tempera-

ture will be set to LO, the fan speed will

be set to MAX, the air outlets will be set

to upper body, and the air mode will

change to recirculated air mode auto-

matically.

When the windshield defogger switch is

on, the indicator illuminates on the

windshield defogger switch.

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Defogging the rear window

and outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the

rear window, and to remove rain-

drops, dew and frost from the out-

side rear view mirrors.

To turn off fast cooling function and

return the previous setting, press the

“MAX A/C” switch again.

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Suspend function

Press the rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers switch.

Press the “ON/OFF” switch.

While the air conditioning system is

being used, when the “ON/OFF” switch

is pressed, the air conditioning system

will stop and the temperature setting

display, etc. will turn off.

The defoggers will automatically turn off

after approximately 15 minutes.

When the rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers switch is on, the

indicator illuminates on the rear window

and outside rear view mirror defoggers

switch.

If the “ON/OFF” switch is pushed and

turned on, the air conditioning system

will operate in the operating state it was

in when turned off. However, if the fast

cooling function was operating when

the air conditioning system was turned

off, it will operate in the operating state

it was in before the fast cooling function

was turned on.

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Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when

the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the

air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

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Defogging the windshield

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If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

Defoggers are used to defog the

windshield and front side windows.

The windows may fog up if the recir-

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culated air mode is used.

ger stops operating for 2 minutes after

every 15 minutes of continual operation.

Even during the 2 minutes that opera-

tion stops, the operating light remains

illuminated. The rear window defogger

will continue to operate in this cycle until

it is turned off.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by

the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle

after closing the windows, it is recom-

mended that the air intake mode be set

to outside air mode and the fan speed to

any setting except off.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.377)

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Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode

temporarily is recommended in pre-

venting dirty air from entering the

vehicle interior and helping to cool the

vehicle when the outside air tempera-

ture is high.

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from

fogging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The differ-

ence 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.

●

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Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on the

temperature setting or the inside tem-

perature.

When the outside temperature falls

to nearly 0°C (32°F)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” switch is

pressed.

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■

When the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view

mirror surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

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Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

To let fresh air in, set the air condition-

ing 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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning sys-

tem on longer than necessary when

the engine is off.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

ꢀ It is recommended that the air condi-

tioning 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

Using automatic mode

1 Press the automatic mode

switch.

immediately after the air conditioning

system is started in automatic mode.

2 Adjust the temperature setting.

3 To stop the operation, press the

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Air conditioning filter

P.314

“ON/OFF” switch.

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When continuous operation is set

If the fan speed setting or air flow

modes are operated, the automatic

During continuous operation, the defog-

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mode indicator goes off. However,

automatic mode for functions other

than that operated is maintained.

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Adjusting the position of and

opening and closing the air

outlets



Center

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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 the automatic mode

switch pressed.

Air outlet layout and opera-

tions

1 Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down

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Location of air outlets

2 Turn the knob to open or close

The air outlets and air volume

changes according to the selected

air flow mode.

the vent



Side

1 Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down

2 Open the vent

3 Close the vent

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Seat heaters^*

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defog-

ger from operating improperly

^*: If equipped

Do not place anything on the instru-

ment panel which may cover the air

outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be

obstructed, preventing the windshield

defoggers from defogging.

Warm up the seat upholstery.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the

following categories comes in contact

with the seats when the heater is on:

●

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.)

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat

heaters

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 off.

Operation instructions

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Seat heaters

Press the switch to warm the seats.

The indicator light comes on when a

seat heater is turned on.

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1 Rapid heating

2 Normal heating

When not in use, put the switch in the

neutral position. The indicator will turn

off.

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The seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

When not in use

■

Turn the seat heater off. The indicator

light goes off.

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions

when using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket

or cushion when using the seat

heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than

necessary.

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