TOYOTA 2013 Prius PHV - Manual (Page 439)

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
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The shift position is in P.
● The “POWER” switch is OFF.
● All doors are closed.
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The hood is closed.
● The brake pedal is not being depressed.
■ When leaving the vehicle
● Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
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Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
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Check that all windows are closed.
■ Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
● About 10 minutes have passed since operation began
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Any one of the operating conditions is not met
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There is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set temper-
ature and the inside temperature.
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. (
→P. 60)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
● The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low (
→P. 60)
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The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
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When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)