4445-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing  .
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the  outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning   system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he 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. 548
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant 
4545-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It  is  possible  to  switch  to  outside  air  mode  at  any  time  by  pressing
.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the  outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents. 
● In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning   system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he 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. 548
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant