Remote Air Conditioning System The Remote Air Conditioning System uses electrical energy stored in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and allows the air conditioning to be operated by remote control. If the Remote Air Conditioning System is used while the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electricity from an external power source can be used minimizing the drop in charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery). Charging will be conducted automatically after the Remote Air Conditioning System is stopped. Before leaving the vehicle Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system. (Adjusting the temperature setting) The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the temperature settings of the air conditioning system. Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System Press and hold “ A/C” on the wireless remote control to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System. The system can be stopped by pressing “ A/C” twice. Note: Operating conditions The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met: The shift lever is in P. The power switch is off. All doors are closed. The hood is closed. Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions: About 20 minutes have passed since operation began Any one of the operating conditions is not met The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) drops to low. Conditions affecting operation The system may not start in the following situations: The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low The outside temperature is extremely low When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures) Windshield defogger When defogging the windshield using the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than during normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity or air conditioning set temperature. Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System When the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air conditioning. When the outside heat exchanger becomes frosted over, heating performance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost removal operation. (Heating) Security feature Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operating. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off. Conditions affecting operation Conditions affecting operation While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning System, the air conditioning compressor or cooling fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. The air conditioning operation switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating. Electronic key battery depletion Electronic key battery depletion When the electronic key battery is fully depleted Electronic key battery Customization Setting (e.g. Operation using “ A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features: Remote Air Conditioning System) Warning: Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehydration or hypothermia or could result in death or serious injury. 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. Do not operate “ A/C” on the wireless remote control if the hood is open. The Remote Air Conditioning System may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan. Notice: To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged Use “ A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.