Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 142

3. Powerful cooling and dehumidifying
If the air conditioning does not work well
with the "A/C" button on, push the "MAX"
button. To cancel the "MAX" mode, push
the "MAX" button again. To turn off the air
conditioning, push the "A/C" button.
With the "MAX" button on, the gasoline
engine is frequently used.
The air conditioning may not turn on with
the selector lever in "N" position because
the gasoline engine cannot start.
If the "A/C" button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to your Toyota dealer for service.
For economical and environment–friend-
ly use
Usually, use the air conditioning with the
"A/C" button on (economical and environ-
ment–friendly cooling).
In this mode the gasoline engine starts
and stops automatically and good fuel
economy driving is achieved.
To use the air conditioning in economi-
cal and environment–friendly way, we
recommend the following setting:
1. Lower the setting temperature if you
feel a little hot with the "A/C" button
on.
2. If you feel still hot with the "A/C" but-
ton on, push the "MAX" button also.
After the compartment cools, turn off
the "MAX" mode only.
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