6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
447 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. 440)
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 airflow to all seats.
nTo return to automatic airflow control
1 With the indicator off, turn the power switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn the power switch to ON.
Air outlet layout and operations
n Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume change according to the selected air flow mode.
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Interior features