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TOYOTA 2011 Prius User Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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Interior features

PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD

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Operating conditions

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.

l

All doors are closed.

l

The hood is closed.

l

The brake pedal is not being depressed.

l

The air conditioning is not set to MAX HOT.

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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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Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.

The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the
temperature settings of the air conditioning system.

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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. 191)

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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. 191)

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The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level