Using The Remote Air Conditioning System Effectively; When Leaving The Vehicle; Remote Air Conditioning System Automatic Shut-Off - Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 Quick Reference Manual

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Using the Remote Air Conditioning System effectively

Efficiency can be increased by using the system in conjunction with the
Solar Ventilation System. (→P. 339)
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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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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. 42)
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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. 42)
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The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
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When the vehicle has been left parked for a number of days
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When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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