TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Switching functions and changing settings
Slide left and right to
select the function.
The function currently being set
up will be surrounded by a frame.
The arrows displayed at the sides
of the frame indicate the direc-
tions in which the frame can be
moved.
Fan speed
Temperature setting
Air outlet
Turn to adjust/select the setting.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Using automatic air conditioning system
Press .
*
The air conditioning system beg ins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjus ted according to the temper-
ature setting.
*: When is pressed, the current temperature setting display
( ) will be automatically selected.
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or
counterclockwise to lower.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
Adjusting the fan speed
Slide to the right to select the fan speed display
().
Turn to the clockwise to increase the fan speed, or
counterclockwise to decrease.
The fan speed can be adjusted in 7 stages.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or
OFF, press . (ON and OFF are switched between each time
the button is pressed.)
To stop the air flow, press .
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Adjusting the temperature setting
Slide to the left or right to select the temperature set-
ting display ( ).
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or
counterclockwise to lower.
Changing the air outlets
Slide to the left to select the air outlet display
().
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise.
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
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 recirculated air mode and outside air mode
each time the button is pressed.
The indicator on turn on when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return
to recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Once the fog has been removed,
pressing again will return
to the previous mode.

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Micro dust and pollen filter button
Operates micro dust and pollen
filter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to
recirculated air mode. Pollen is
removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
3 minutes.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
■ Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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■Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Move the knob in the direction of
the printed arrow until a click is
heard.
Front side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Move the knob in the direction of
the printed arrow until a click is
heard.

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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and ambient conditions. 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.
■ After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
● In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .