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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To i m p r o v e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r f o r m a n c e , p e r f o r m t h e f o l l o w i n g o p e r a t i o n s :
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode (→P. 2 4 9 )
●Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. (→P. 6 4 3 )
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■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 r e d u c e p o t e n t i a l o d o r s f r o m o c c u r r i n g :
•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.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. enable/disable automatic operation of the air conditioning
compressor when the “AUTO” switch ON) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 3 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (→P. 4 6 9 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 7 8
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 4 5
Fuel filler door opener
P. 1 7 8
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 2 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 4 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)10.6 gal. (40 L, 8.8 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 617
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 2 3
Engine oil capacity(Drain and refill ⎯
reference)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e M o t o r O i l o r e q u i v a l e n tOil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 6 1 8
