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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Heated steering wheel
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
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Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
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Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
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Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is not operating.
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/seat heaters
: If equipped