Toyota Prius 2010 User Manual page 283

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
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The shift position is in "P".
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The "POWER" switch is OFF.
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All doors are closed.
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The hood is closed.
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The brake pedal is not being depressed.
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The air conditioning is not set to MAX HOT.
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When leaving the vehicle
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Check that the headlights are switched to either off or "AUTO".
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Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
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Check that all windows are closed.
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Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.
The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the
temperature settings of the air conditioning system.
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Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
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About 3 minutes have passed since operation began
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Any one of the operating conditions is not met
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. (→P. 188)
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Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
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The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low (→P. 188)
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The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level
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