air conditioning TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID 2013 Owner's Guide

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When the indicator light on goes off by itself
Press to turn off the dehumidification function and turn it on again.
There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
goes off again. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Air conditioning odors
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in AUTO mode.
An odor comes from the air conditioning system due to the Stop &
Start system operation (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system, an odor caused
by moisture may be detected. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Air conditioning filter
P. 498
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 wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge (except hybrid vehicle)
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid vehicle)
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

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Power heater
: If equipped
Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction:
When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
When the power heater is used under extremely cold conditions, vapor
may be visible from its exhaust.
When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
After the heater is turned off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned off. Turning the engine off turns the power heater
off.
This feature is used to keep the cabin warm in cold conditions.
Turns the power heater on/off
The power heater turns on
about 25 seconds after the but-
ton is pressed, and takes
about another 85 seconds to
warm up.

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CAUTION
To prevent burns or damage to your vehicle
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle
Do not turn the heater on and off repeatedly in 5 minute intervals as this
can shorten the life of the heater components. If the engine must be turned
on and off repeatedly within short intervals (such as when the vehicle is
being used for delivery purposes), turn the heater off.
Do not modify or open the heater without consulting any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
this may cause a heater malfunction or a fire.
Be careful not to splash or spill liquid directly on the heater or on the
heater fuel pump, as this may cause the heater to malfunction.
Keep the intake and exhaust pipes of the heater free from water, snow,
ice, mud, etc. If the pipes become clogged, this can cause the heater to
malfunction.
If you notice anything unusual, such as a fluid leak, smoke and poor oper-
ation, turn off the heater and have your vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Do not touch the heater or its exhaust
pipe as they are hot. You may burn
yourself.
Keep flammable items such as fuel
away from the heater and its exhaust
pipe, as this may cause a fire.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
Except hybrid vehicle: The
defoggers will automatically
turn off the operation time. The
operation time is between 15
minutes and 1 hour depending
on the ambient temperature
and vehicle speed.
Hybrid vehicle: The defogger
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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The defoggers can be operated when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
The outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped) are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

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Glove box
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
Owner’s Manual storage inside the glove box
Using the glove box vent (if equipped)
Inside the glove box, there is a compart-
ment at the top that can be used to store
the Owner’s Manual.
Air from the air conditioning system can
be distributed into the glove box by open-
ing and closing the vent.
Open
Close
The air is conditioned the same as the air
for the passenger side vent.
Perishable items should not be put in the
box.
Glove box

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 444
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 449
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 452
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 455
Hood ................................. 460
Positioning a floor jack ...... 462
Engine compartment......... 465
12-volt battery
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 484
Tires .................................. 490
Tire inflation pressure ....... 494
Wheels .............................. 496
Air conditioning filter ......... 498
Wireless remote
control/electronic key
battery............................. 501
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 506
Light bulbs ........................ 531

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CAUTION
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 478)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. (P. 478)
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 478)
Vehicles with an electronic key:
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (P. 478)
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Replacement method
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws.