2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 323

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger CAUTION n Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle. l Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydration, or could result in death or serious injury. l The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an accident. l Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects may get caught in the wiper blades. l Do not operate the if the hood is open. The air conditioning may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan. l Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to the vehicle's surroundings and use the switch only when necessary. 3 Interior features NOTICE n To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged through incorrect operation Use the only when necessary. 299 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD