2004 Toyota Highlander Navigation Manual - Page 154

AIR CONDITIONING (a) Climate control SETTING OPERATION - automatic control When one of the manual control switches is depressed while operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to the depressed switch is set. Other conditions continue to be adjusted automatically. Push the "OFF" button to turn the air conditioning system off. D The internal circulation may be applied for maximum cooling in the automatic operation mode, when outside temperature is hot like a summer season. If fresh outside air is desired into the vehicle, push the air intake control button to select the FRESH mode. INFORMATION D This automatic control has additional function as described below, when the "AUTO" button is pushed. 1. Push the "AUTO" button. An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been selected. Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-of f of the air conditioning and switching of the air intake between RECIRCULATED and FRESH mode are automatically adjusted. When you press the "AUTO" button with the air intake mode at FRESH, internal circulation may be applied for maximum cooling. The operation status is shown by each indicator and display. The fan speed is stopped for a little while until warm air preparation, when outside temperature is cold like a winter season in the "Floor" or "Bi-level" air flow mode. If quick removal for exterior frost, fog and inside fog on the windshield is desired, use the high fan speed setting after the "Windshield" air flow mode has been selected. The fan speed is stopped few seconds until cool air preparation, when outside temperature is hot like a summer season in the "Panel" or "Bi-level" air flow mode. 154