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Driving
Automatic engine start function
In the following situations, the engine may start even without the clutch pedal
being depressed.
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The air conditioning
system is being used or turned on.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The windshield
defogger is turned on.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
• A large amount of electricity is being used.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch,
it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position then to the “START” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch,
it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned off then
the engine is started.
The Stop & Start system protection feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the
audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the
Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the
“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the
audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the
Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch off then to ACCESSORY mode or
IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.
Steering wheel operation
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel
may become heavier than when driving.
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Heater system
: If equipped
Temperature control dial
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control dialWindshield defogger
Changes the air outlets used
On/off
Recirculated air mode
Outside air mode1
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Interior features
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Press to turn fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (high) or counterclockwise (low).
To change the air outlets, press “” or “” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to the outside air
mode if the recirculated air mode is
used. (It may switch automatically.)
To return to the previous mode,
press again.
Adjusting the settings manually
Defogging the windshield
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Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
Air outlets and air flow
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Interior features
Press to change to recirculated air mode.
Press to change to outside air mode.
When recirculated mode is selected, the indicator on illumi-
nates.
When outside air mode is selected, the indicator on illumi-
nates.
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the
vent.
Switching between outside and recirculated air modes
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
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Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent
Close the vent
Fogging up of the windows
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 effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
Air conditioning filter
P. 441
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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the heater system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system (without
dual operation)
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Temperature control dial
Temperature setting display
Blower customize display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control dial
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off buttonWindshield defogger
Changes the air outlets used
Blower customize button
Recirculated air mode
Outside air mode
Off
Automatic mode
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Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
Automatic mode indicator
If fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions
other than that operated are maintained.
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise to increase the fan
speed and turn counterclockwise 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.
To change the air outlets, press “” or “” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed.
Using the automatic air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings manually
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