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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
 and defogger
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
• Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still
reach a high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Chil-
dren and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydra-
tion, or could result in death or serious injury.
• The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an acci-
dent.
● Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
● Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while
the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects
may get caught in the wiper blades.
● Do not operate the   if the hood is open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be  drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.
NOTICE
■ To  prevent  the  hybrid  battery  (tractio n  battery)  from  being  discharged
through incorrect operation
Use the   only when necessary. 
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of 
fluid leakage after the vehicle has 
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated  according to the maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be  loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window 
wiper • The wiper blades should not show 
any signs of cracking, splitting, 
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the  windshield/rear window without 
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.