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system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 248
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers........................ 254
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 255
Using the radio.................. 257
Using the CD player.......... 262
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs...................... 267
Operating an iPod ............. 273
Operating a USB
memory........................... 280
Optimal use of the
audio system .................. 288
Using the AUX port ........... 291
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 292
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Air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Air outlet displayWindshield defogger Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated air mode
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OffAutomatic mode
Changes the air outlets used
Fan speed display Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
STEP1
STEP2
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Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
Adjusting the fan speed
Press “” (increase) or “” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Air flows to the upper body.
: Some models
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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAir flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
: Some models
Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
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.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets (type A)
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the
vent.
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UK_AURIS_HV_EECenter outlets (type B)
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the
vent.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the
vent.
Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting 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.
Using the recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
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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.
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.