| Component Location |

| 1. Virtual engine sound system unit | 2. Virtual engine sound speaker |
DescriptionThe VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the hybrid system.This sound is for pedestrians to hear vehicle sound because there is no engine sound in hybrid driving.
Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control
DescriptionThe mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control actuator based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing the mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent → Bi-Level → Floor → Mix.