Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system and defogger Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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Manual air conditioning system

Control panel

A

Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer

B

Vehicles without power heater

:This switch is also installed on vehicles that do not have an

air conditioning system. Even though the switch indicator

will start to blink when the button is pressed, no system will

operate.

∗: If equipped

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■ Adjusting the temperature setting (vehicles without air condi-

tioning system)

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-

clockwise (cool).

This system will supply only ambient temperature air if the dial is turned

counterclockwise (cool).

■ Adjusting the temperature setting (vehicles with air condition-

ing system)

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclock-

wise (cool).

If

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature

air or heated air.

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-

clockwise (decrease).

Press

or

to turn the fan off.

■ Changing the air flow mode

To change the air flow, press

or

.

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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

4

Mainly air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and

the windshield defogger

operates.

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Other functions

■ 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 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 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.

To return to the previous mode, press

shield is defogged.

again when the wind-

■ 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 outside rear view mirrors.

Press

.

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

the switch again also turns the rear window defogger off.

■ Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-

shield and wiper blades.

Press

.

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

time. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.

■ Power heater (if equipped)

→P. 401

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume

change according to the

selected air flow mode.

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

lets

X Center outlets

X Right and left side outlets

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1

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

2

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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

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.

●Vehicles with air conditioning system: During cooling operation, setting the

recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

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

conditioning system)

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 system operations when the engine is stopped due to

the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)

When the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system operations, the air

conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off and only

ambient temperature air is blown, and there is a possibility that the blowing of

ambient temperature air will stop. To prevent the air conditioning system from

turning off, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the system.

■When the windshield is fogged up and the engine is stopped due to the

Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine and turn

on to defog the windshield. Simply pressing

and defog the windshield.

will restart the engine

If the windshield continuously fogs up, press the Stop & Start cancel switch

and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.

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■When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine

is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start

system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.

■Air conditioning filter

→P. 487

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, 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

from defogging.

■To prevent burns

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●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers are on.

●Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of

the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with

windshield wiper de-icer)

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 and fan speed are automatically adjusted according

to the temperature setting.

Control panel

The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles. The button posi-

tions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.

A

Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer

B

Vehicles without power heater

∗: If equipped

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■ Adjusting the temperature setting

Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning

the knob to the left decreases the temperature.

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

separately. (→P. 396)

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Press “∨” (decrease) or “∧” (increase) on

.

The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)

Press

or

to turn the fan off.

■ Changing the air flow mode

To change the air flow, press

or

.

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.

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3

4

Mainly air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and

the windshield defogger

operates.

■ Other functions

● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

(→P. 397)

● Defogging the windshield (→P. 397)

● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

(→P. 397)

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Using the automatic mode

1

Press

.

The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan

speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

2

Adjust the temperature setting.

■ 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 (“DUAL” mode)

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform any of the following proce-

dures:

● Press

.

● Turn

either to the right or left. (Adjust the passenger’s

side temperature setting.)

The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.

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Other functions

■ 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 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 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.

To return to the previous mode, press

shield is defogged.

again when the wind-

■ 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 outside rear view mirrors.

Press

.

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

the switch again also turns the rear window defogger off.

■ Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-

shield and wiper blades.

Press

.

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

time. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.

■ Power heater (if equipped)

→P. 401

■ Blower customization (if equipped)

Fan speed setting during the automatic mode operation can be cus-

tomized. (→P. 625)

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume

change according to the

selected air flow mode.

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

lets

X Center outlets

X Right and left side outlets

1

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

2

■Using the automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-

ting and ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after

is pressed.

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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

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 falls to nearly 0°C (32°F)

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.

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●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 AUTO mode.

■Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to

the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)

When the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system operations, the air

conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off and only

ambient temperature air is blown, and there is a possibility that the blowing of

ambient temperature air will stop. To prevent the air conditioning system from

turning off, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the system.

■When the windshield is fogged up and the engine is stopped due to the

Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine and turn

on to defog the windshield. Simply pressing

and defog the windshield.

will restart the engine

If the windshield continuously fogs up, press the Stop & Start cancel switch

and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.

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■When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine

is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start

system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.

■Air conditioning filter

→P. 487

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, 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

from defogging.

■To prevent burns

●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers are on.

●Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of

the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with

windshield wiper de-icer)

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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Power heater

This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.

On/off

The power heater turns on about

30 seconds after you press the

switch and it takes about another

55 seconds to warm up.

■Power heater can be operated when

●The engine is running.

●The outside temperature is low.

●The engine coolant temperature is low.

■Normal characteristics of power heater operation

The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.

●When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a slight

odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located under

the floor.

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●When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,

vapor may be visible from its exhaust.

●When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine

compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off completely.

■After the heater is off

We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.

Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.

■When refueling your vehicle

The engine must be turned off. Turning the engine off turns the power heater

off.

∗: If equipped

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WARNING

■To prevent burns or damage on your vehicle

●Do not touch the heater or its exhaust

pipe as they are hot.

●Keep flammable items such as fuel

away from the heater and its exhaust

pipe. This may cause a fire.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to your vehicle

●Do not turn the heater on and off repeatedly in 5 minute intervals as this

can shorten the life of the heater components. If the engine must be turned

on and off repeatedly within short intervals (such as when the vehicle is

being used for delivery purposes), turn the heater off.

●Do not modify or open the heater without consulting any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

This may cause a heater malfunction or a fire.

●Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid directly on the heater or on the

heater fuel pump. This may cause the heater to malfunction.

●Keep the intake and exhaust pipes of the heater free from water, snow,

ice, mud, etc. If the pipes become clogged, this can cause the heater to

malfunction.

●If you notice anything unusual, such as a fluid leak, smoke or poor opera-

tion, turn off the heater and have your vehicle checked by any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional.

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Seat heaters

1

Left-hand drive vehicles: For

driver’s seat

Right-hand drive vehicles: For

front passenger’s seat

2

Left-hand drive vehicles: For

front passenger’s seat

Right-hand drive vehicles: For

driver’s seat

3

4

On

The indicator light comes on.

Adjusts the seat temperature

The further you turn the dial upward, the warmer the seat becomes.

■The seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start

system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).

WARNING

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●Care should be taken to prevent injury 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.)

●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:

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

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

∗: If equipped

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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 seat heater when the engine

is off.

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