fuel consumption TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Owner's Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions, etc. As a result, the following may occur.
● Immediately after
is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with under these condition, such as temperature setting and
inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Garage door opener ................ 407
Gauges ..................................... 257
Glove boxes ............................. 386
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 524
Head restraints Adjustment .......................... 152
Headlight cleaner .................... 307
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 620
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 358
Seat heaters ......................... 397
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Hill-start assist control ........... 333
Hood ......................................... 442
Hooks Cargo.................................... 403
Horn .......................................... 256
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 268
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Monthly fuel consumption record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 238 I/M test.......................................438
Identification
Engine ...................................612
Vehicle ..................................611
Ignition switch ..........................238
Illuminated entry system .........382
Immobilizer system..................179
Indicator lights .........................262
Initialization Items to initialize....................647
Inside rear view mirror ............166
Instrument panel light control ....................................260
Interior lights Interior lights..................383, 384
Switch............................383, 384
Wattage .................................620
Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........445
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........448
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry............................132
Keys Electronic key ........................105
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If you lose your keys .............590
Key number ...........................105
Keyless entry.........................132
Keys ......................................105
Mechanical key .....................105
“POWER” switch ...................238
Wireless remote
control key ..........................132
Knee airbag ..............................184
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.