2016 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID Owners Manual

3856-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
(→ P. 382)
: Some models
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
XFront 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.
XFront side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Air outlets
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3866-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Open the vent
Close the vent
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Turn off Eco drive mode
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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3876-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■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 effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculat ed air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● 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 reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air condi tioning 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.
■ Air conditioning filter
→ P. 457
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioni ng setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 566)

3886-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

3896-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press the switch.High temperature
Low temperature
The indicator light comes on when
the switch is on.
● The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, put the switch in the neutral position. The indicator will turn
off.
Seat heaters∗
∗: If equipped
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
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390
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Vanity lights (if equipped) (→P. 391)
Front interior/front personal lights ( →P. 391, 392)
Shift lever light
Rear interior light (if equipped) ( →P. 391)
Rear personal light (if equipped) ( →P. 392)
Power switch light
Interior lights list
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3916-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■FrontDoor position
Off
■Rear (if equipped)On
Door position
Off
On
Off
Interior lights
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Vanity lights (if equipped)
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3926-2. Using the interior lights
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Front
On/off
When the lights are on due to
the door link switch, a light will
not turn off even if its lens is
pressed.
■
Rear (if equipped)
On/off
When the front interior lights are
on due to the door link switch, a
light will not turn off even if its
lens is pressed.
Personal lights