2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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■Switching functions and changing settingsMove left and right
to select the function.
The function currently being set
up will be surrounded by a
frame.
The arrows displayed at the
sides of the frame indicate the
directions in which the frame
can be moved.
Fan speed
Temperature setting
Airflow mode
Turn to adjust/select the setting.
■Changing the airflow mode 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.
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Press .
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The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or OFF,
press . (ON and OFF are switched between each time the button is
pressed.)
*: When is pressed, the current temperature setting display ( )
will be automatically selected.
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or counter-
clockwise to lower.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or airflow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
Using the automatic air conditioning system
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between recirculated air mode and outside air mode
each time the button is pressed.
The indicator on turns on when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set to 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
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Pollen removal mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of
the body.
Press .
In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air
is cold, the dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned
off.
Other functions

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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Air outlets
XCenterXSide
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Move the knob in the direction
of the printed arrow until a click
is heard to close the vent. Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Move the knob in the direction
of the printed arrow until a
click is heard to close the vent.
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■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.
■ After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Pressing on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● 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
to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from
entering the vehicle interior. During c ooling operation, setting the recircu-
lated air mode will also cool t he vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct out-
side temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal
to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 25 km/h [16 mph])
● When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling 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
• Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. ( →P. 480)
■ 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. 357
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switching operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 477)

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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.

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Using the steering wheel climate remote
control switches
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Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
■ When changing the temperature se tting using the steering switches
The temperature will change, however the position of the selection frame on
the air conditioning display will remain the same.
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Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the
switches on the steering wheel.
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Adjusting the temperature setting
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.