Toyota Prius, Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior fe
atures
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47831E_(EE)
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Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
 Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
 Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
 Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with under these condition, such as temperature setting and
inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
 Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
 Window defogger feature
 Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in
situations where the windows need to be defogged.
 When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a while for the con-
densation to clear from the windshield.
 When is turned ON, the gasoline engine may operate depending
on driving conditions. After that, even if is turned OFF, the fan
does not stop and a state in which it is easy for the gasoline engine to
operate continues. After defogging the windows, press
as neces-
sary to turn off the fan.