Get Using the air conditioning system and defogger -> Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 7-inch display) Guide for Toyota Prius 4 Door Fourth Generation (2016-2022)

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Automatic air conditioning system

(vehicles with 7-inch display)

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according

to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

Move the temperature setting

knob upwards to increase the

temperature and downwards to

decrease the temperature.

If

is not pressed, the sys-

tem will blow ambient tempera-

ture air or heated air.

Temperature

setting knob

■ Fan speed setting

Move the fan speed setting

knob upwards to increase the

fan speed and downwards to

decrease the fan speed.

The fan speed is shown on the

display. (7 levels)

Fan speed

setting knob

Press

to turn the fan off.

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■ Change the airflow mode

Move the airflow change knob

upwards or downwards to

change the airflow mode.

The air outlets used are

switched each time the knob is

operated.

1

Air flows to the upper body

2

Air flows to the upper body

and feet

3

4

Air flows to the feet

Airflow change

knob

Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger oper-

ates

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■ S-FLOW mode

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In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflow is given to the front seats,

reducing the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.

When a passenger is not detected in the front passenger seat,

depending on the set temperature and ambient temperature, prior-

ity for the airflow will be given to the driver’s seat only.

However, air will always be blown from the side outlet of the front pas-

senger seat.

The following S-FLOW modes are available:

 Automatic S-FLOW mode

The system determines whether or not a rear passenger is in the

vehicle by the opening and closing of a rear door. When a rear pas-

senger is determined to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW mode will be

automatically disabled.

To enable S-FLOW mode again, press

and enter manual

S-FLOW mode. (P. 430)

The

indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.

 Manual S-FLOW mode

When

is pressed, S-FLOW mode will be manually enabled/

disabled. (P. 430)

The

indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.

When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the system is oper-

ated in automatic S-FLOW mode.

■ Other functions

● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

(P. 427)

● Defogging the windshield (P. 428)

● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

(P. 428)

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Using automatic mode

1

2

Press

.

Adjust the temperature setting. (P. 424)

3

Press

.

The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and

off each time

is pressed.

4

To stop the operation, press

.

■ Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the

indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other

than that operated is maintained.

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Other functions

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode

each time

is pressed.

The

indicator illuminates when the recirculated air mode is

selected.

■ Air conditioning eco mode

The air conditioning system is controlled with low fuel consumption

prioritized such as reducing fan speed, etc.

Press

.

The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time

is pressed.

“ECO” is displayed in the air conditioning control panel display when the

air conditioning eco mode is on.

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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.

The

indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the wind-

shield is defogged. Also, turning the power switch off during operation

can return to the previous mode.

■ 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

.

Defoggers switch between on and off each time

is pressed.

The indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

■ Eco score (A/C score)

P. 129

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume

change according to the

selected airflow mode.

■ Adjusting the air flow direction

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down.

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■ Opening and closing the air outlets

 Left side outlet/right side outlet

 Center outlets

1

2

Open the vent

Close the vent

Open the vent

Close the vent

2

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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.

■Setting confirmation screen

When changing the settings of the air

conditioning system, the setting confirma-

tion screen is shown as a pop-up on the

multi-information display.

Press

of the meter control switches to

go back to the previous screen.

■S-FLOW mode operation

When

is pressed, the S-FLOW

mode status is displayed on the multi-

information display.

■Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode

1

Press

to disable S-FLOW mode.

The

indicator will go off.

2

3

Turn the power switch off.

After 60 minutes have elapsed, change the power switch to ON mode.

■Changing settings using the multi-information display

The air conditioning system settings can be changed on the

the multi-information display. (P. 145)

screen of

■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

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.

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■Windshield fog detection function

When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (P. 433) detects fog on

the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

■When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-

cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be

set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■Outside/recirculated air mode

●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-

ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature is high.

●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the

temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■Fresh air intake system while parking

When parking, the system automatically switches to outside air mode to

encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce

odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

■Operation of the air conditioning system in the air conditioning eco

mode

●In the air conditioning eco mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as

follows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

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• 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

• Adjust the temperature setting

• Turn off the air conditioning eco mode

●When the driving mode is set to Eco driving mode, the air conditioning eco

mode will be turned on automatically. Even in this case, the air conditioning

eco mode can be turned off by pressing

. (P. 336)

■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

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■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 may enter into

and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause 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 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. 536

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.

●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.

■To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are on.

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NOTICE

■Humidity sensor (if equipped)

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a

sensor which monitors the temperature

of the windshield, the surround humidity,

etc. is installed. (P. 431)

Follow these points to avoid damaging

the sensor:

●Do not disassemble the sensor

●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●Do not stick anything on the sensor

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

■Air outlets

The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution

and adjust the air outlets accordingly.

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