2011 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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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
Heater
Air conditioning system
Fan speed control dialAir outlet selection dial
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial

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Adjusting the settings
n Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-
ature.
n Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)
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.
n 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.
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.

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models
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

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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.
Vehicles with air conditioning sys-
tem: Pressing
to turn the
air conditioning on clears the
windshield 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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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 right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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nFor quick cooling (vehicles wi th air conditioning system)
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
n For quick clearing of th e windshield and side windows (vehicles with
air conditioning system)
Press
to turn the air conditioning on.
n 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.
n When outside air temperature approach es 32°F (0°C) (vehicles with air
conditioning system)
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.
n Air conditioning odors
lDuring 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.
l 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.