Toyota PRIUS 2014 Manual page 374

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Operating conditions
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The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
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The shift position is in P.
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The "POWER" switch is OFF.
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All doors are closed.
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The hood is closed.
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The brake pedal is not being depressed.
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.
Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
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The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
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About 10 minutes have passed since operation began
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Any one of the operating conditions is not met
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There is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set temper-
ature and the inside temperature.
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. (P. 60)
Conditions affecting operation
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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. 60)
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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 hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)
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