TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and
(introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
● When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically. However, recirculated air mode will be
activated if it is selected manually.
● If the hybrid system us turned off in the outside air mode, the auto-
matic control of the air intake is activated when the hybrid system is
turned on again.
indicator will come on in the instrument cluster while the recircu-
lated air mode is selected.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically. indicator will come on in
the instrument cluster while the
windshield air flow mode is on.
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
● The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.
● Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■ Outside temperatur e approaches 32F (0 C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is touched.
■ 2-way air intake control
To improve fuel economy, OUTSIDE AIR mode control changes when the air
intake selector is set in OUTSIDE AIR on the following conditions:
● When the maximum heating is needed with the air flow in “Floor” or
“Floor/Windshield”, fresh air flows in the upper compartment, while air is
recirculated in the lower compartment.
● When cooling is needed, both fresh and recirculate modes turns on.

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is not running.

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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and
fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display. (if
equipped)
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “” to
decrease the temperature
.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press
“” on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease
the temperature.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Automatic mode
Temperature control
Recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger mode
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
mode
1
2
3
5
4
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Changing the recirculated air mode
Press . ( P. 2 0 5 212)
Using the windshield defogger mode
Press . ( P. 205, 212)
Using the rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
mode
Press . ( 217)

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. (vehi-
cles with mirror defoggers)
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Ty p e B Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.
indicator located in the
instrument panel.
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■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch must be in the ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with mir-
ror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter)
CD and CD changer and AM/FM radio
Press to display the audio operation screen.
This illustration below is for a vehicle equipped with the CD
changer player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for
vehicles equipped with the CD changer.
AUDIO
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CD player:Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
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Using the radioP. 225
Using the CD playerP. 239
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 254
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 262
Using the AUX adapterP. 268
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 269