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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
During use, various odors from inside
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and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning
system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occur-
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ring:
• It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
When parking, the system automati-
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cally switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation
throughout the vehicle, helping to
reduce odors that occur when starting
the vehicle.
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Air conditioning filter
P.473
Noise from air conditioning system
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Approximately 90 seconds after the
power switch turned to OFF, you may
hear sound coming from air conditioning
system. This is the sound of a air condi-
tioning system initialize and, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
Customization
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Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch opera-
tion) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.564)
WARNING
Cautions for using "My Room
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Mode"
Do not leave children, people who
need assistance, or pets inside the
vehicle. The system may turn off
automatically and the interior tem-
perature may become high or low,
resulting in heat stroke, dehydration
or hypothermia. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
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To prevent the windshield from
fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tempera-
ture of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
blocking your vision.
When the outside rear view mir-
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ror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
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charge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when
the hybrid system is off.
Using automatic mode
1
Press the "AUTO" switch.
The dehumidification function begins to
operate. Air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting and humidity.
2
Adjust the temperature setting.
3
To stop the operation, press the
"OFF" switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
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