Toyota Raize (2023 year). Manual in english - page 15

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4-6. Driving tips

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Eco-friendly driving tips

For improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions, pay atten-

tion to the following points:

◆

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.

Gradual acceleration and deceleration will help reduce excessive fuel con-

sumption.

◆

When braking

Observe conditions in front of and around the vehicle, and estimate your

stopping position. Release the accelerator pedal early and continue coast-

ing. Use the brake pedal to adjust your stopping position.
Make sure to operate the brake pedal gently.

◆

Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic

lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leaving

and avoid delays as much as possible.

◆

Highway driving

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stopping at a

toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator pedal

and gently apply the brakes.

◆

Air conditioning

Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated

air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning

system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only when both heating and dehumidify-

ing are needed, and if only heating is needed, turn the A/C switch off.

Turning the A/C switch on when unnecessary leads to excessive fuel con-

sumption.

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4-6. Driving tips

◆

Performing idling stops

⚫

Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop the engine when parking the vehicle to

reduce excessive fuel consumption, even it is only for a short period of

time.

⚫

Except in severe environment, such as when the outside temperature is

extremely low, warming up the engine before driving is unnecessary.

Rather than idling, it is more efficient to drive the vehicle gently to warm

up each part while avoiding increasing the engine revolutions unneces-

sarily and accelerating or decelerating suddenly.

◆

Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying

unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause poor fuel

economy.

◆

Regular maintenance

⚫

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire

inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy. Also, as snow tires can

cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry roads can lead to poor

fuel economy. Use tires that are appropriate for the season and road

conditions.

⚫

Use oil and fluid of the recommended quality, which affect fuel con-

sumption and the life of the vehicle. Also, check oil and fluid periodically.

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P. 294)

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5

Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning system 

(Type A) ..................................... 244

Manual air conditioning system 

(Type B) ..................................... 248

Automatic air conditioning 

system....................................... 254

5-2. Using the audio system

Steering switches ...................... 262

5-3. Using the interior light

Interior lights list ....................... 263

5-4. Storage features

List of storage features............ 266
Luggage compartment 

features..................................... 271

5-5. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features............. 276

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✽

: If equipped

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Manual air conditioning system (Type A)

✽

Operating the air conditioning system

⬛

Adjusting the cooler settings

Press 

 (increase) or 

(decrease).

Press 

 to use the air conditioning

and dehumidifier.

If 

 is not pressed, the air condi-

tioning system can be used for ventila-

tion.

For quick cooling, press 

.

KBRO510101E

KBRO510102E

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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ior f
eatur
es

5

⬛

Changing the fan speed

Press 

 (increase) or 

(decrease).

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Other features

⬛

Switching between outside air introduction mode and recirculated 
air mode

Each time 

 is pressed, the mode is switched between outside air

introduction and recirculated air. When the recirculated air mode is

selected, the indicator 

 comes on.

⬛

Rear window defogger

Use this function to defog the rear window.

Press .

KBRO510103E

246

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air outlets

⬛

Adjusting the airflow direction

a

Left and right air outlets

b

Central air outlet

⬛

Using the air conditioning system for cooling

In rare cases, it may appear that fog is blowing out of the air outlet, but this is

normal when moist air is suddenly cooled.

⬛

Fogging up of the windows

⚫

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 on will flow the dehumidified air from the outlets and defog

the windshield effectively.

⚫

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

⚫

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

KBRO510106E

1

2

KBRO510108

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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ior f
eatur
es

5

⬛

When the outside air temperature drops to around 0°C (32

℉

)

Even if you press 

, the air conditioning system may not work.

⬛

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle

after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set

to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

⬛

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-

ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature is high.

⬛

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

⚫

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air introduc-
tion mode.

⚫

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

be emitted from the vents.

⚫

To reduce potential odors from occurring, it is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to outside air introduction mode prior to turning

the vehicle off.

⬛

Air conditioning filter

➞

P. 338

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

✽

: If equipped

Manual air conditioning system (Type B)

✽

Operating the air conditioning system

⬛

Adjusting the temperature settings

Turn the temperature adjustment dial

to the right to increase the set tem-

perature and to the left to decrease it

Press 

 to use the air condi-

tioning and dehumidifier.

If 

 is not pressed, the air con-

ditioning system can be used for ventila-

tion or heating.

⬛

Changing the fan speed

Turn the fan speed adjustment dial

to the right to increase the fan

speed, or to the left to decrease it

Turn the dial to position 0 to stop the fan

KBRO510301E

KBRO510302E

KBRO510303E

249

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Inter

ior f
eatur
es

5

⬛

Switching the air outlet

Turn the air outlet switching dial

a

Air flows to the upper body

b

Air flows to the upper body and

feet

c

Air flows to the feet

d

Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield is defogged

e

The windshield is defogged

Other features

⬛

Switching between outside air introduction mode and recirculated 
air mode

Set the inside/outside air switching lever to the 

 position to switch to

outside air introduction mode, and to the 

 position to switch to

recirculated air mode.

⬛

Defogging the windshield

Turn the air outlet switching dial to 

, and set the inside/outside air

switching lever to 

Press 

 to turn ON the air conditioning system to remove fog quickly.

⬛

Rear window defogger

Use this function to defog the rear window.

Press 

1

5

2

3

4

KBRO510304E

250

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air outlets

⬛

Airflow positions and fan speed

Depending on the position of the air outlet switching dial, the position and

speed of the airflow changes as shown in the following table.

The fan speed depends on the air outlet.

The number in parentheses indicates that the fan speed is particularly low.

▶

Positions of air outlets

⬛

Adjusting the airflow direction

a

Left and right air outlets

b

Central air outlet

Dial position

Air outlet

b
c

b
c
d

c
d

(

a

)

a
c
d

a
c

1

1

3

4

4

3

2

2

1

KBRO510306E

1

2

KBRO510108

251

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Inter

ior f
eatur
es

5

⬛

Using the air conditioning system for cooling

In rare cases, it may appear that fog is blowing out of the air outlet, but this is

normal when moist air is suddenly cooled.

⬛

Fogging up of the windows

⚫

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 on will flow the dehumidified air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

⚫

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

⚫

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

⬛

When the air outlets are set to 

In order to deliver cool air to the face and warm air to the feet, depending on

the position of the temperature control lever, the air sent to the feet will be

warmer than the air sent to the upper body.

⬛

When the outside air temperature drops to around 0°C

Even if you press 

, the air conditioning system may not work.

⬛

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle

after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be set

to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

⬛

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-

ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature is high.

⬛

This mark is intended to recommend that you set the inside/outside air switch-
ing lever to 

 when setting the air outlet switching dial to 

 or 

.

By setting the inside/outside air switching lever to 

, the windshield and win-

dows are less likely to fog.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

⬛

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

⚫

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air introduc-
tion mode.

⚫

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

be emitted from the vents.

⚫

To reduce potential odors from occurring, it is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to outside air introduction mode prior to turning

the vehicle off.

⬛

Air conditioning filter

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P. 338

WARNING

⬛

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

⚫

Do not set the air outlet switching dial to the 

 or 

 position when set-

ting the temperature of the air conditioning system low in extremely humid

weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that

of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up,

blocking your vision.

⚫

Do not place anything on the
instrument panel which may cover

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow

may be obstructed, preventing the

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

KBRO510307E

253

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Inter

ior f
eatur
es

5

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

⬛

Air outlets

Be careful when adjusting the air outlets while using the air conditioning sys-

tem for heating, for the outlets will become hot.

⬛

Recirculated air

Do not set the inside/outside air switching lever to the 

 position when the

air outlet switching dial is at 

, 

, or 

. The windshield and windows may

become fogged.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

✽

: If equipped

Automatic air conditioning system

✽

The air outlets* and the fan speed are adjusted automatically in

accordance with the set temperature.

*

Vehicles with heaters

Locations or designs of the switches vary according to the vehicle grade

level, etc.

Operating the air conditioning system

⬛

Adjusting the temperature settings

Turn the temperature adjustment

dial to the right to increase the set

temperature and to the left to

decrease it

If 

 is not pressed, the air con-

ditioning system can be used for ventila-

tion or heating*.

*

Vehicles with heaters

KBRO510231E

KBRO510202E

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Inter

ior f
eatur
es

5

⬛

Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed adjustment dial

to the right to increase the fan

speed, or to the left to decrease it

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

⬛

Switching the air outlet (vehicles with heaters)

Press 

Each time it is pressed, the air outlet is

switched.

a

Air flows to the upper body

b

Air flows to the upper body and

feet

c

Air flows to the feet

d

Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield is defogged

Using the automatic mode

a

Press 

The air outlets* and the fan speed are automatically adjusted.

*

Vehicles with heaters

b

Adjust the temperature setting

c

Press 

 (vehicles with heaters)

Each time it is pressed, the air conditioning system is switched ON or OFF.

d

Press 

 to turn the fan off

KBRO510203E

1

2

3

4

KBRO510204E

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

✽

: If equipped

⬛

Indicator of the automatic mode

When you adjust the fan speed or the air outlets*, the AUTO indicator

turns off, but the automatic mode settings other than those you just

adjusted continue to work.

*

Vehicles with heaters

Other features

⬛

Switching between outside air introduction mode and recirculated 
air mode

Press 

Each time the button is pressed, the mode is switched between outside air introduc-

tion and recirculated air. When the recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator

 comes on.

⬛

Defogging the windshield (vehicles with heaters)

Press 

The air conditioning system is started and is automatically set to outside air introduc-

tion mode.

Press 

 after defogging is complete to switch back to the previous mode.

⬛

Rear window defogger

✽

Use this switch to defog the rear window.

Press 

The rear window defogger will automatically turn OFF after a while.