air conditioning TOYOTA MIRAI 2018 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Interior features
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
Turn the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the followi ng categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating,
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
fuel cell system is off.
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■Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
■ Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after abo ut 30 minutes.
Front seats
Each time the switch is touched,
the intensity of the seat heater
changes:
Hi (strong)  Lo (weak) Off
During operations, the operation
conditions are displayed.
Rear seats
HI: Strong
The indicator light comes on.
Low: Weak
The indicator light comes on.
■Operating condition
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mod e.
■ When not in use (rear seats)
Turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level p osition.
The indicator light turns off.
Seat heaters

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7Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 310
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 313
General maintenance........ 315
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 318
Hood ................................. 320
Positioning a floor jack ...... 321
Motor compartment ........... 323
12-volt battery ................... 328
Tires .................................. 332
Replacing the tire .............. 339
Tire inflation pressure ....... 346
Wheels .............................. 349
Air conditioning filter.......... 351
Electronic key battery........ 353
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 355
Light bulbs......................... 358

3197-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
The motor compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the motor compartment
● Be careful not to touch the high-voltage parts or hydrogen-rela ted parts.
● Make sure that the “READY” indicator is off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans.
● Be careful not to touch the motor, inverter, radiator, etc., ri ght after driving
as they may be hot. Coolant and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
motor compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to the 12-volt bat-
tery. 12-volt battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It c ontains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and d amage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high-voltage parts,
cables and their connectors. It can cause severe burns or electric shock
that may result in death or serious injury.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 325)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, flui d spray, etc.,
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive motor wear
due to dirt in the air.

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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push the surface on the left
side of the glove box inward,
undo the upper left claw, then
push the surface on the right
side of the glove box inward
and undo the upper right claw.
Lower the glove box from the
completely open position, undo
the lower claws, and then
remove the glove box.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method

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Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.

3688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● The high coolant temperature war ning light flashes or comes on
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises rel ated to the fuel cell system
● Stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop t he fuel cell system.
If you see steam or coolant leaks:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam or coolant leaks:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the fuel cell system has
cooled down sufficiently,
inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Fuel cell stack coolant sub
radiator
Fuel cell stack coolant radia-
tor
Electric cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Correction procedures
The fuel cell stack coolant is exclusive for
fuel cell stack usage. Damage may occur
when water or any other type of coolant
is used, so never use any other fluid.
If the fuel cell stack coolant is low, imme-
diately contact your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
■If “FC System Overheat Output Power is Limited” is displayed
on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop th e fuel cell system.
If you see steam or coolant leaks:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam or coolant leaks:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the fuel cell system has
cooled down, inspect the
hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Inverter coolant radiator
Electric cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
The inverter coolant level is
satisfactory if it is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.Inverter coolant reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add inverter cool ant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if inverter coolant is
unavailable.

4108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the fuel cell system and turn the air conditioning system on
to check that the radiator coo ling fans operate and to check fo r
coolant leaks from t he radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating b y checking
the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the fuel cell system immed iately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the neare st Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under th e hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The motor compartment may be very hot.
● After the fuel cell system has been turned off, check that the “READY”
indicator is off.
When the fuel cell system is operating, the cooling fans may suddenly
operate even if the fuel cell system stops. Do not touch or app roach rotat-
ing parts such as the fans, which may lead to fingers or clothing (espe-
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting i n serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps or radiator cap, while the fuel cell
system and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.