2006 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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The switches are installed on both sides
of the steering pad.
“A/C AUTO” switch: Use this switch to
turn on the automatic mode. (For details,
see page 290.) Pressing this switch in the
automatic control turns the blower off.
“
TEMP” switch: Use this switch to
set the desired temperature. (For details,
see page 291.)
“
” switch: Use this switch to change
the air intake mode. (For details, see
page 294.)
“
” switch: Use this switch to remove
interior fog on the windshield. (For details,
see page 295.) “
” switch:
Use this switch to turn on
or off the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. (For details, see
page 118.)
CAUTION
Operate the switches with due care
while you are driving to avoid acci-
dents.
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If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.
Climate remote control
(steering switches) Instrument panel vents

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The air conditioning filter information
label is placed on the left side of the
glove box as shown and indicates that
a filter has been installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust
from entering the vehicle through the air
conditioning vent.
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The air conditioning filter is set behind
the glove box.The air conditioning filter may clog af-
ter long use. The filter may need to be
replaced if the air flow of the air condi-
tioning and heater experiences extreme
reductions in operating efficiency, or if
the windows begin to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy
traffic flow, such as inner city or desert
areas, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner ’s Manual Sup-
plement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
Air conditioning filter—
—Checking and replacing the
air conditioning filter

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1. Open the glove box, and slide offthe damper as shown.
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2. Push in each side of the glove boxto disconnect the claws.
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3. Pull the filter case toward you totake it out.

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4. Remove the filter from the filter caseand replace it with a new one. 5. Install the filter and filter case in the
reverse order of removal.
Set the filter in the filter case correctly.
INFORMATION
The air filter should be installed prop-
erly in position. The use of air condi-
tioning with the air filter removed
may cause deteriorated dustproof per-
formance and then affect air condi-
tioning performance.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
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Rear view monitor system 302
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Power outletss 305
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AUX adapter 306
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Rear console box 306
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Glove boxes 307
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Garage door opener 307
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Auxiliary boxes 311
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Cup holders 312
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Bottle holders 313
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Tie −down hooks 313
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Luggage storage box 314
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Luggage cover 314
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Floor mat 316
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SECTION 2– 10

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Clock
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The digital clock indicates the time.
The hybrid system must be in “ACC” or
“IG−ON”.
To set the hour: Push the “H” button.
To set the minutes: Push the “M” button.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cator will be reduced. The rear view monitor system assists
the driver by displaying an image of
the rear of the vehicle while backing
up. The displayed image on the screen
is a horizontally reversed mirror image
of the inside rear view mirror.
To display the rear view image on the
screen, place the selector lever in the
“R” position when the “IGON” mode is
enabled.
If you move the selector lever out of the
“R” position, the screen returns to the
previous screen. Operating another func-
tion of the navigation system will display
another screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supple-
ment device intended to assist back up.
When backing up, be sure to check be-
hind and all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
Never depend on the rear view
monitor system entirely when back-
ing up. Always make sure your in-
tended path is clear.
Use caution just as you would when
backing up any vehicle.
Never back up while looking only at
the screen. The image on the
screen is different from actual con-
ditions. Depicted distances between
objects and flat surfaces will differ
from actual distances. If you back
up while looking only at the screen,
you may hit a vehicle, a person or
an object. When backing up, be
sure to check behind and all around
the vehicle visually and with mir-
rors before proceeding.
Do not use the system when the
back door is not completely closed.
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If the back of the vehicle is hit, the
position and mounting angle of the
camera may change. Be sure to
have the camera’s position and
mounting angle checked at your
Toyota dealer.
If the temperature changes rapidly,
such as when hot water is poured
on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it
cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, snow, or mud ad-
heres to the lens, rinse with water
and wipe with a soft cloth. If the
lens is extremely dirty, wash it with
a mild cleanser and rinse.
Use your own eyes to confirm the
vehicle’s surroundings, as the dis-
played image may become faint or
dark, and moving images will be
distorted, or not entirely visible
when the outside temperature is
low. When backing up, be sure to
check behind and all around the ve-
hicle visually and with mirror before
proceeding.
When replacing the tires, please consult
your Toyota dealer. If you replace the
tires, the area displayed on the screen
may change.
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On screenCorners of bumper
Check surroundings for safety.

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AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
Image is displayed approximately level
on screen.
The area detected by the camera is
limited. Objects which are close to
either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper cannot be seen on the
screen.
The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle orien-
tation or road conditions.
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THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
CAMERA
The rear view monitor system camera is
located on the back door as shown in the
illustration. The camera uses a special
lens. The distance of the image that ap-
pears on the screen differs from the actu-
al distance.
In the following cases, it may become
difficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning.
In the dark (for example, at night)
When the temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low
When water droplets are adhering to
the camera, or when humidity is high
(for example, when it rains)
When foreign matter (for example,
snow or mud) adheres to the camera
lens
When the sun or the beam of head-
lights is shining directly into the cam-
era lens