Power Heater - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Power heater

This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.
 Power heater can be operated when
 The engine is running.
 The outside temperature is low.
 The engine coolant temperature is low.
 Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
 When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
 When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
 When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
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On/off
The power heater turns on
about 30 seconds after you
press the switch and it takes
about another 55 seconds to
warm up.
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: If equipped