2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C air conditioning

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Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
5-12. Using the voice command system (Multimedia system)
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the voice command sys-
tem, press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the desired command.
On the list screen, you can select the desired command.
■Microphone
P. 328
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” set to on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( P. 289)
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
Voice command system
The voice command system enables the hands-free system to
be operated using voice commands.
Operations of the voice comm and system can be performed by
selecting the menu corresponding to each function on the
screen. Even if any menu is selected, commands displayed on
all menus can be operated.
Using the voice command system
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6Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................ 370
Seat heaters...................... 378
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 379
• Interior lights ................. 380
• Personal lights .............. 380
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 382
• Glove box...................... 383
• Console box .................. 383
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 384
• Cup holders .................. 385
• Bottle holders ................ 386
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Outside temperature display........................... 387
• Power outlet .................. 389
• Coat hooks.................... 390
• Assist grips ................... 391
• Luggage cover .............. 392

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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and turn count erclockwise to decrease the
temperature.
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press “
” on to increase the fan
speed and “ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing airflow modes
To change the airflow mode,
press .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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Using automatic mode
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defogger(s) are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped).
Press .
The defogger(s) will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions

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Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
: Some models
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets (type A)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Air outlets

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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Right and left side outlets (type B)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Temperature control
Press “ ” on to increase
the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time is pressed.
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Steering wheel switches
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Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■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:
●Heating/cooling capacity is restricted.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed or the temperature setting
● 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.