Toyota Prius 2010 Repair Manual page 35

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Plasmacluster , plasmacluster, and plasmacluster ions are a trademark of the SHARP Corporation.
(b) Operation:
(1) The Plasmacluster (ion generator) produces positive and negative ions from the water molecules (H
oxygen molecules (O
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9. ECO MODE CONTROL
(a) Under the control of eco mode, the A/C amplifier restricts the air conditioning system performance under
specified conditions, thus improving fuel economy.
(b) Eco mode control is activated when the ECO MODE switch provided inside the integration control and
panel sub-assembly is pressed, and then restricts the air conditioning system performance as described below.
Control
Inside/outside Air
Switch Control
Blower Level Control
PTC Heater Control
Heating Restriction
Control
Compressor Speed
Restriction Control
2010 Toyota Prius
) in the air, and emits them into the air. These ions reduce airborne germs.
Automatically switches the air inlet port to internal air circulation mode when the
outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature and
reduces the power consumption.
Sets the blower level in AUTO mode lower than normal, and suppresses the power
consumption.
Stops the operation of PTC heater assembly and suppresses the power consumption.
Changes the air outlet temperature by turning the ECO MODE switch on and off during
heating and increases the amount of engine-off time when the ECO MODE switch is in
the on state, thus improving fuel economy.
Restricts the maximum speed during cooling and reduces the power consumption.
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