Scion Q EV. Service Manual - part 14

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Press .

Air is blown to the windshield. Air
flow volume will change. (The
mode may automatically change to
outside air mode depending on the
situation) 
To return to the previous mode,

press 

 

again when the wind-

shield is defogged. 
When the outside temperature is
low, the HWD (Heated Windshield
Defroster) may also operate simul-
taneously. (

P. 233) At this time,

the amount of air flow may
restricted or stop.

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Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and
feet.

Defogging the windshield

Air outlets and air flow

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Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and wind-
shield.

If the recirculated air mode is used,
it will automatically switch to the
outside air mode.
To return the recirculated air mode,

press 

.

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from outside
the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air inside the
vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

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Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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Right and left side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

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Heating

●

Heating is done by an electric heat pump system.

●

When the outside temperature is low or it is snowing, compared to conven-
tional vehicles, heating may be less effective and warm air may not come
out.

●

When outside condenser is cold, condensed water from the condenser’s
surface may fall under the vehicle. However, it is not a malfunction.

●

When the outside condenser is frosted over, the temperature display blinks,
fan speed declines and it may become harder to heat the interior. However,
it is not a malfunction.

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How to defrost the outside condenser

If frost has formed of the outside condenser (

P. 277), the heating perfor-

mance will decline. The frost can be removed from the outside condenser by
either one of the following procedures.

●

Operate the Remote Climate Control before driving. (

P. 228)

When frosted over, the heating operation starts after defrosting.

●

Press and hold 

 for approximately 2 seconds or more while the vehicle

is stopped to defrost. It will be canceled when the vehicle begins to move.

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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 

 is pressed.

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“MAX” mode

●

For quick warming or cooling, press 

. 

Simultaneous use together with automatic mode will be more effective.

●

When “MAX” mode is used, traction battery consumption is greater than
usual and the driving range decreases.

●

If the amount of the remaining traction battery power is low, the “MAX” mode
operation may be limited.

●

If the power switch is turned off while “MAX” mode is active, even if the
power switch is turned to ON mode again, “MAX” mode will remain off.

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Windshield fog detection function

When in automatic mode, the humidity sensor (

P. 227) detects fog on the

front windshield and automatically controls the air conditioner, as follows, to
prevent fog.

●

The fan speed changes.

●

When introducing outside air, in the case of the air outlets 

 (feet), the

ratio of outside air introduced changes.

●

In case of the air outlets at 

 (feet), it alternates 

 (upper body and

feet).

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

●

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce traction battery power consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing 

.

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When the outside temperature is low

●

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

●

When the windshield is defrosted (defogged), it may take a longer time than
that of conventional vehicles.

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Air conditioning odors

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

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To reduce potential odors from occurring: 

• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter
P. 297

CAUTION

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use 

 

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

NOTICE

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Humidity sensor

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
EV system is off.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (

P. 226) 

Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

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Remote Climate Control System for EV*

Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system. (

P. 220)

The Remote Climate Control will operate in accordance with the tempera-
ture settings of the air conditioning system.

Press and hold the 

 to

operate the Remote Climate Con-
trol.

The system will shut off if a door is
opened.

The system can be stopped by

pressing the 

 twice.

While charging with an external power source, the heater/air
conditioning can be operated before getting in the vehicle. If the
air conditioning system is remotely activated while charging,
charging will stop but resume when the air conditioning system
goes off.
The Remote Climate Control cannot be used while charging with
quick charge.

Before leaving the vehicle

Activating the Remote Climate Control

*

: Referred to below as “Remote Climate Control”.

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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.

●

The brake pedal is not being depressed.

●

The charging cable is plugged in.

●

The SOC (State of Charge) gauge is 8/10 or greater.

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When leaving the vehicle

●

Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.

●

Check that the wiper switch is turned off.

●

Check that all windows are closed.

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Remote Climate Control automatic shut-off

The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:

●

About 10 minutes have passed since operation began

●

Any one of the operating conditions is not met

●

There is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set tempera-
ture and the inside temperature.

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Remote Climate Control operation

●

After the air conditioning system has been remotely activated, it may take
approximately 1 minute before the air conditioning system starts operating.
During that time, the air conditioning monitor display and the instrument
panel may come on.

●

The system may not start in the following situations:

• The charge level of the traction battery is low
• When there is little difference between the outside temperature and air

conditioning set temperature

• When the EV system is cold (for example, after being left for a long time

in low temperatures)

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Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)

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Conditions affecting operation
P. 125

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When using the Remote Climate Control

A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Climate Con-
trol was started (after charging or during charging). (

P. 355)

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While the Remote Climate Control is operating

●

Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Climate Control, the
electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The Remote Climate Control may stop operating temporarily if other fea-
tures that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, windshield wip-
ers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt battery becomes
low.

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Electronic key battery depletion
P. 128

■

When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 299

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Automatic cancelation of the charging timer function
P. 208

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Setting (e.g. Operation using the 

 on the wireless remote control) can

be changed.
(Customizable features: 

P. 414)

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CAUTION

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Precautions for the Remote Climate Control

●

Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.

• Even when the system is in use, the interior temperature may still reach

a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Chil-
dren and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke, dehydration
or hypothermia or could result in death or serious injury.

• The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets

left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an acci-
dent.

●

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.

●

Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Climate Control operates while the wiper
switch is turned on, the wipers may operate and objects may get caught in
the wiper blades.

●

Do not operate the 

 if the hood is open. The air conditioning may

operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the traction battery from being discharged through incor-
rect operation

Use the 

 only when necessary.

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Rear window defogger

On/off

Each time the on/off is pressed, an
indicator will come on during oper-
ation.

The defogger will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 min-
utes.

■

The defogger can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

This feature is used to defog the rear window

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
EV system is off.

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HWD (Heated Windshield Defroster)

On/off

Each time the on/off is pressed, an
indicator will come on during oper-
ation.

■

The HWD can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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HWD operation

●

The HWD will automatically turn off after approximately 5 minutes.

●

When the windshield glass temperature is high, the HWD will not operate.

●

When the air conditioning system is in automatic mode or 

 is pressed,

the HWD may also operate simultaneously. (The “HWD” indicator will not
come on in such a situation)

This feature is used to defog the windshield

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the HWD on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.

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Interior lights list

Turns the light on/off linked to
door positions

Turns the light off

Turns the light on

The interior light angle can be
adjusted.

Interior light

 (

P. 234)

Interior light

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Illuminated entry system

The light automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the interior
light switch is in the 

 position, the light will go off automatically after 20

minutes.

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Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before light turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 414)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the light on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.

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List of storage features

Cup holders

 (

P. 237)

Bottle holders

(

P. 237)

CAUTION

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Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

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Front

Cup holders

CAUTION

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holders

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

Bottle holders