2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode dial to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
When the indicator light on goes off by itself (vehicles with a
cooling and dehumidification function on/off button)
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.
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F) (vehicles with a
cooling and dehumidification function on/off button)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.

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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.
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. 502
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.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Left side
temperature display
Fan speed control button“OFF” button Automatic mode buttonFan speed display
Air outlet selector buttonOutside/recirculated
air mode button
Windshield
defogger button
Cooling and
dehumidification
function on/off
button
Left side temperature
control dialAir outlet display
Right side temperature
control dial
Right side temperature
display
Dual mode
button

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79ETurn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or is
turned, the temperature for the driver side and front passenger side
can be adjusted separately.
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function turns on and off each time
is pressed.
Adjusting the settings manually
To adjust the fan speed, press “” on to increase the
fan speed and “” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increase the temperature and turn counterclockwise to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or is
turned, the temperature for the driver side and front passenger side
can be adjusted separately.

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If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to the outside air
mode if the recirculated air mode
is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.) To defog the windshield
and the side windows early, turn
the air flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press again when the
windshield is defogged.

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Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Air flows mainly to the feet.
: Some models

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79EAir flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
: Some models
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79ERight and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (hybrid
vehicle)
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
Heating/cooling capacity is restricted.
Outside/recirculated air mode automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected.
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
Adjust the fan speed or the setting temperature.
Turn off Eco drive mode.
Customization
The air conditioning control of Eco drive mode can be changed to the same
setting as that used in normal drive mode.
(Customizable featuresP. 682)