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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
NOTICE
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To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Heated steering
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wheel
/seat heat-
*
ers
/seat ventilators
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation
using a fan built into the seat
WARNING
■
To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●
Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
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Persons with sensitive skin
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Persons who are fatigued
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Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the
seat heaters
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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