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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence 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.
■Humidity sensor
Follow these points to avoid damaging the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
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Rear air conditioning system∗
∗: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Button lock display
Air outlet mode display
Temperature display
Temperature control Air outlet selector
Off
Automatic mode1
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Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be
adjusted automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
When the rear seat heaters are set to “AUTO” mode, the system is operated auto-
matically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
Using automatic air conditioning system
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Adjusting the settings manually
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FeetDirect air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
(Rear center outlets)
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■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons
on the rear armrest can be locked. Press until you hear a beep to lock the but-
tons. Pressing again until you hear a
beep will release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing again until you hear a beep will turn the
illumination on.
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
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the ON mode.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from th e outside rear view mirrors.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.
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Windshield wiper de-icer∗
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch. (→P. 3 5 0 )
Select “Climate” on the “Menu”
screen.
ON/OFF
Select to turn on the windshield
wiper de-icer. The windshield wiper
de-icer will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes. Selecting again also turns the de-icer off.
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the ON mode.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
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CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
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