2008 TOYOTA PRIUS air conditioning

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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Headlight switch (Type B) ............................ 153
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and washer (Type A) ............... 158
Windshield wipers and washer (Type B) ............... 160
Rear window wiper and washer (Type A) ............... 162
Rear window wiper and washer (Type B) ............... 163
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 164
Cruise control ...................... 164
Rear view monitor system... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 170
2-5. Driving information ........... 173 Cargo and luggage ............. 173
Vehicle load limits ............... 176
Winter driving tips ............... 177
Trailer towing ...................... 181
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
3-1. Using the touch screen .... 186 Touch screen ...................... 186
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 191
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 196 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and
defogger .......................... 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 208
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 215
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 217
3-3. Using the audio system ... 219 Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 219
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 222
Using the radio (vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 225
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 234
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 239
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 247
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 266
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Using the AUX adapter ...... 268
Using the steering switches ........................... 269
3-4. Using the hands-free system ............................. 272
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 272
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 277
Setting the hands-free system .............................. 291
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 318 Interior lights list ................. 318
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 322
List of storage features....... 322
3-7. Other interior features ..... 329 Sun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirror ....................... 330
Clock .................................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 332
Armrest............................... 334
Floor mats .......................... 335
Luggage compartment features ............................ 336
Garage door opener ........... 339 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 348
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 351 Maintenance requirements .................... 351
General maintenance ......... 353
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 357
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 357
Hood ................................... 361
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
Tires.................................... 379
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 394
Key battery ......................... 396
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 407
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High voltage componentsTake care when handling the hybrid sy stem, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 500V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle. Air conditioning compressor
High voltage cables (orange
color)
Power control unit
Electric motor (Traction
motor)
Hybrid battery (Traction bat-
tery)
Service plug
Caution label

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3-1. Using the touch screen ........................... 186
Touch screen ................... 186
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ......................... 191
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ......................... 196
3-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ......................... 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................. 208
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 215
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 217

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v3-1.Using the touch screen
Touch screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio
system and air-conditioning, adjust the screen display etc.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system (Type A)

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Screen settingsPress .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
The following screen settings can be changed.
Automatic transition
20 seconds after air-conditioning
or audio system use, the system
will return the display to the previ-
ous screen.
Switch color
You can select the switch color.
Personal data deletion
The following personal data is
deleted:
• User selection settings
• Phone book data
• Dialed numbers and receivedcalls
• Speed dial
• Bluetooth
® phone data
• Security code
• Maintenance conditions
*
• Maintenance information “off” setting
*
• Memory points*
• Areas to avoid*
• Previous points*
• Route trace*
*
:If the navigation system is equipped
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Screen settings
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
The following screen settings can be changed.
Automatic transition
20 seconds after air-conditioning
or audio system use, the system
will return the display to the previ-
ous screen.
Switch color
You can select the switch color.
STEP1
STEP2