2011 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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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.
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
When outside air temperature approaches 0°C (32°F)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
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 temperature setting.
When Eco drive mode is on
If the outside temperature exceeds a preset temperature, the system will
switch to recirculated air mode.
The effectiveness of the air conditioning will be lower than normal.
The fan speed level drops below the normal rate.
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 automatic
mode.

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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 air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors may become hot. To prevent
burns do not touch the mirrors.
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
: If equipped
Without “touch screen”
CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 257
Using the CD playerP. 262
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 267
Operating an iPodP. 273
Operating a USB memoryP. 280
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 288
Using the AUX portP. 291
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 292

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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.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
With “touch screen”
Owners of models equipped with a “touch screen” should refer to
the ““touch screen” Owner's manual”.

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Certification for the “touch screen”

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