8.7.2.3. Operating tips for using Climate Ctrl. Timer

The Climate Ctrl. Timer will only start when the power switch is in the LOCK/OFF or ACC position.

To turn off the Climate Ctrl. Timer function, turn off the [Climate Ctrl. Timer1] and [Climate Ctrl. Timer2] setting. The start and stop time settings will not be deleted even if the Climate Ctrl. Timer function is turned off.

While the Climate Ctrl. Timer is operating, the Climate Ctrl. Timer indicator and the charging status indicator lights flash. If the Climate Ctrl. Timer is set to activate, the Climate Ctrl. Timer indicator illuminates.

If the Climate Ctrl. Timer starts operating while the vehicle is being charged, the time required for charging will be longer.

Operating the Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control in an environment where the temperature is low may decrease the rate of battery charge.

Timer setting can also be changed while Climate Ctrl. Timer is operated. When the power position is switched to OFF, the air conditioner starts or enters waiting mode depending on the new timer settings.

When the difference in temperature between the air conditioner setting temperature and the temperature outside the vehicle is large, the temperature inside the vehicle may not be maintained at the setting temperature.

The charging status indicator lights illuminate in a specific pattern when the Li-ion battery warmer (where fitted) operates. The charging status indicator lights use the same pattern to indicate 12–volt battery charging, Climate Ctrl. Timer operation or Remote Climate Control operation. The charging status indicator lights do not change if the Li-ion battery warmer (where fitted) operates at the same time as the above features.

The temperature in the passenger compartment may not be comfortable if entering the vehicle too soon before or too long after the scheduled time of departure.

Air conditioning is limited to the capacity of the electric power when the charge connector is connected. Therefore, the temperature may not reach the set temperature due to limitations in air conditioning performance, if ambient temperature is excessively high or low.

The Climate Ctrl. Timer operates the climate control function so that a comfortable temperature is provided in the passenger compartment at the scheduled time of departure. The climate control is set to stop at the scheduled time of departure.

Depending on the facilities of charging station, there may be time when it is not available for charging. Confirm the availability of the charging facility before setting the Climate Ctrl. Timer. Besides, be sure that the power switch of the charger is turned on when setting the Climate Ctrl. Timer.

When the power switch is turned OFF after changing the setting, the new setting will be applied.