6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic mode
1 Select the“ AUTO” switch.( �P. 488)
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, select the“ OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or airflow modes are operated, the automatic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other than that operated is maintained.
n 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 the automatic mode switch is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode( S-FLOW)
This function automatically controls the air conditioning airflow so that priority is given to the front seats. Unnecessary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased electricity consumption efficiency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situations.
• No passengers are detected in the rear seats
• The windshield defogger is not operating
The“ S-Flow” switch is( ON) on the option screen.
In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to the front seats only and to all seats can be switched via switch operation. When the mode has been switched manually, automatic airflow control stops operating. 1 Select the option screen switch.( �P. 488)
2 Select the“ S-Flow” switch.
• Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only
• Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats
nOperation of automatic airflow control
lIn order to maintain a comfortable interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immediately after the EV system is
started and at other times depending on the outside temperature.
lAfter the EV system is started, if
passengers move around inside or enter / exit the vehicle, the system cannot accurately detect the presence of passengers and automatic airflow control will not operate.
nOperation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directing airflow to only the front seats, when a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
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Interior features