2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 223

05 02.25 Defogging Condition: Moisture is on the inside of the windshield. For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards red zone to heat; blue zone to cool Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the windshield or floor/windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the windshield. When turning the air flow selector to windshield or floor/windshield position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clear the windshield quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. However, if the air flow selector is in the windshield position, it is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE. Vehicles with "A/C" button- Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield-the difference between the outside and inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. Defrosting Condition: Moisture is on the outside of the windshield. For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards red zone Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the windshield or floor/windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the windshield. When turning the air flow selector to windshield or floor/windshield position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clear the windshield quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. However, if the air flow selector is in the windshield position, it is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE. Vehicles with "A/C" button- Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U) 223