Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 347

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
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Micro dust and pollen filter
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In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
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Condensation may appear on the windows if this mode is used in abnor-
mally high levels of humidity.
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Pollen will be collected by the filter even when micro dust and pollen filter
mode is OFF.
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Maintenance of the air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty
areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the "Owner's Manual Sup-
plement/ Scheduled Maintenance Guide".)
When inspecting, cleaning and replacing the air conditioning filter, contact
your Toyota dealer.
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