Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10) 2024 Owners Manual / Interior features / Using the air conditioning system and defogger / Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)

Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10): Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)

This function automatically controls the air conditioning airflow so that priority is given to the front seats. Unnecessary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased fuel efficiency.

Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situations.

• No passengers are detected in the rear seats
• The windshield defogger is not operating

While operating, the indicator illuminates on the S-FLOW mode switch.

■ Manually turning front seat concentrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to the front seats only and to all seats can be switched via switch operation. When the mode has been switched manually, automatic airflow control stops operating.

Select on the main control screen or press the S-FLOW mode switch on the air conditioning operation panel and switch the airflow.

• Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only
• Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

■Operation of automatic airflow control

• In order to maintain a comfortable interior, airflow may be directed to seats without passengers immediately after the engine is started and at other times depending on the outside temperature.
• After the engine is started, if passengers move around inside or enter/exit the vehicle, the system cannot accurately detect the presence of passengers and automatic airflow control will not operate.

■Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to directing airflow to only the front seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it may automatically direct airflow to all seats.

■To return to automatic airflow control

1. With the indicator off, turn the engine switch off.

2. After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn the engine switch to ON.

Air outlet layout and operations

■ Location of air outlets

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

■ Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air outlets

Front center outlets

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

Front side outlets

1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
2. Open the vent
3. Close the vent

WARNING

■To not interrupt the windshield defogger from operating

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.