2011 TOYOTA YARIS Owners Manual

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Air conditioning system .... 186
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 193
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 195
Using the radio ................. 197
Using the CD player ......... 203
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 208
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 215
Using the AUX port .......... 217
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 218
• Interior light .................... 219
• Personal lights ............... 219
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 220
• Glove boxes ................... 221
• Cup holders ................... 222
• Bottle holders ................. 223
• Auxiliary boxes............... 225 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 227
Vanity mirrors ................... 228
Clock ................................ 229
Power outlet ..................... 231
Floor mat .......................... 232
Luggage compartment features .......................... 234

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Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ 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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■Adjusting 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.
■ 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 ,
mainly 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 to defog them.
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.
■ Selecting the air intake modes
Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.

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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.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left
side outlets toward them.
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.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
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 position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■ 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 (out-
side air) mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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