2001 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 175

'01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008) "AUTO" button For automatic operation of the air conditioning, press the "AUTO" button. An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been selected. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off of the air conditioning according to the temperature. When you adjust the temperature selector button to maximum cooling, a "MAX COLD" message will appear on the display and the air intake mode will be automatically changed to RECIRCULATE. You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings. To turn off the automatic operation, press the "OFF" button. Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed. In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature-to the right to warm, to the left to cool. "OFF" button Push the button to turn off the air conditioning system. Air flow selector, "MODE" button Press the button to select the vents used for air flow. In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode. 1. Panel-Air flows mainly instrument panel vents. from the 2. Bi−level-Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Floor-Air flows mainly from the floor vents. It is recommended to close the lower vent. For details about it, see "Instrument panel vents" in this section. 2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U) 163