2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Mirror

216 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Changing the recirculated air mode
Press . ( P. 2 0 5 212)
Using the windshield defogger mode
Press . ( P. 205, 212)
Using the rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
mode
Press . ( 217)

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Interior features
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. (vehi-
cles with mirror defoggers)
Ty p e A
Ty p e B Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.
indicator located in the
instrument panel.
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■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch must be in the ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with mir-
ror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Vanity mirror
Slide the cover.ON: The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
OFF: Turns the light off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior
■Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure automatic car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door is closed.
■ Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
■ Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a cham-
ois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when
the vehicle body is cool.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR30 APower windows
2DEF 40 ARear window defogger
3M/HTR 15 AOutside rear view mirror heater
4WIP 30 AWindshield wiper
5RR WIP 15 ARear wiper
6WSH 20 AWasher
7 ECU-IG 7.5 ASmart key system, power win-
dows, touch screen, electric power
steering, theft deterrent system
8GAUGE 10 AGauge and meter, backup lights,
emergency flasher, power win-
dows
9OBD 7.5 AOn-board diagnosis system
10 STOP 7.5 AStop lights
11 D O O R 25 APower door lock system
12 ACC-B 25 A“POWER OUTLET”, “ACC” fuses

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Alphabetical index
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Engine compartment cover..... 365
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................467
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil Capacity ................................466
Checking ............................... 365
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 369
Event data recorder .................424
Floor mats.................................335
Fluid
Brake .....................................373
Washer .................................. 378
Fog lights
Switch.................................... 156
Wattage .................................471
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................429
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................471
Fuel Capacity ................................464
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Gas station information .........512
Information ............................ 472
Refueling ................................. 78
Type ......................................472
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................ 78
Fuses......................................... 398 Garage door opener ................ 339
Gas station information .......... 512
Gauges...................................... 143
Glove box ................................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 272
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 414
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 471
Heaters Side mirror ............................ 217
Hood.......................................... 361
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 336
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 130
Illuminated entry system......... 318
Immobilizer system ................... 81
I/M test ...................................... 356
Identification Engine ................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Indicator lights ......................... 146
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 491
Inside rear view mirror .............. 71
Instrument panel light control .................................... 144
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