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Front 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
model)
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
Adjust the fan speed
Turn off Eco drive mode
Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)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 wind-
shield 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 button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function 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 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.
Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operation, the air
conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off and only
ambient temperature air is blown, and there is a possibility that the blowing of
ambient temperature air will stop. To prevent the air conditioning system from
turning off, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the system.
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When the windshield is fogged up and the engine is stopped due to the
Stop & Start system (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine and turn on
to defog the windshield. Simply pressing will restart the engine and
defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs up, press the Stop & Start cancel switch
and refrain from using the Stop & Start system.
When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine
is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with a Stop & Start
system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.
Air conditioning filter
P. 538
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 12-volt battery discharge (except hybrid model)
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid model)
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
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Turns the defoggers on/off
Except hybrid model
The defoggers will automatically
turn off the operation time. The
operation time is between 15 min-
utes and 1 hour depending on the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
Hybrid model
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 min-
utes.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
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The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model
The power switch is in ON mode.
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
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Vehicles with a “touch screen”
Owners of models equipped with a “touch screen” should refer to the
““touch screen” Owner's manual”.
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About Bluetooth® (vehicles with a “touch screen”)
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. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Panasonic
Corporation is under license. Other trade-
marks and trade names are those of their
respective owners
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (except hybrid model)
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid model)
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.
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Search for a desired station by turning or pressing “”or “”
on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is to
be set to until you hear a beep.
Using the radio
Power
Vo l u m e
Station selector
AF/region code/TA mode
setupAdjusting the frequency or
selecting items
Back button
AM/FM mode button
Displaying station list
Seeking the frequency
Setting station presets
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