TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

166 2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
nDinghy towing direction
n To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the ACC position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settingsn Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the “
MAX A/C”
position and set the air intake selection dial to (recirculated air)
mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial

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Interior features
nAdjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
n Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
Set the air intake selection dial to
(outside air) mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
n Selecting the air intake modes
Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.

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Interior features
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
n When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
n When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
n To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to 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.

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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Interior features
Rear window defogger (if equipped)
nThe rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
NOTICE
n To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger.
The indicator light will come
on.

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Audio system types
Type A: AM/FM radio with CD player controller, CD changer con-troller and casette player controller
Type B: CD player with CD chan ger controller and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B