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When Driving
i-ELOOP System
Electric componentsEngine ComponentsVehicle Systems:Air-conditioningAudioHead-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC
converter
DC-DC
converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or
use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy
by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the
rechargeable battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as
power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
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Interior Features
For details, refer to Section 5, “Air-Conditioning System”.
Air-conditioning System (Fully Automatic Type)
Operation of Automatic Air-conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and
amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
To turn off the system, press the OFF switch.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to
control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger.
Airflow displayA/C mode display
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch
Mode selector switch
Fan control switch
OFF switch
Windscreen defroster switch
Rear window defogger switch
DUAL switch A/C switch
Mode selector
display Temperature setting display (driver’s s i d e)
Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side) Passenger temperature
control dial Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air position)
