Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 111

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

: Some models

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

X

Center outlets

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

X

Side outlets

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

Air outlets

1

2

1

2

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Fogging up of the windows

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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 (if equipped) on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

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If you turn 

 (if equipped) off, the windows may fog up more easily.

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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode lever to 

. 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.

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

)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

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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.

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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 Stop & Start system operations, the man-
ual air conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off.
To stop the air conditioning system from turning off, press the Stop & Start
cancel switch and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.

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An odor comes from the air conditioning system due to the Stop & Start
system operation (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, an odor
caused by moisture may be detected. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Air conditioning filter
→P. 530

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Air conditioning refrigerant (vehicles with 

)

Type: R-134a (HFC-134a)
Capacity: 0.50 ± 0.05 kg (1.10 ± 0.11 lb.)
GWP (Global Warming Potential): 1430
CO2 equivalent: 0.72 t (1587.33 lb.)