Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 318

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
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Immediately after
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
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Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
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After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
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Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.
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Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
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Micro dust and pollen filter
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In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
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is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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