2008 TOYOTA PRIUS climate control

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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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Climate remote control switches P. 215
Audio remote control switches P. 269
Instrument panel light control P. 144
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and Push the “P ” position switch without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released.

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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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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without AUX adapter)
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press
to display the air conditioning operation screen.
The above illustration is for a vehicle equipped with the navigation
system. The position of may diff er slightly for vehicles not
equipped with the navigation system.
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MPH
INFO
DISPLAY
CLIMATE
AUDIO
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Automatic mode Temperature
control
Fan speed display
Off Airflow display
Air conditioning
operation screen
display button Passenger compartment
temperature display
Air conditioning ON/OFF
switch
Outside air or
recirculated mode Windshield defoggerOutside temperature display

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Interior features
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and
fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display. (if
equipped)
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “” to
decrease the temperature
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Adjusting the temperature setting
Press
“” on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease
the temperature.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Automatic mode
Temperature control
Recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger mode
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
mode
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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX adapter)
Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted.
When you press while listening to a CD, the following audio
control screen appears.
AUDIO
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ODO
TRIP km/h
MPH
INFO
DISPLAY
CLIMATE
AUDIO
SEEK TRACKAM
PWR
FM DISC SCAN
Select CD
Search playback
CD slot Random
playback
Repeat play
Power
Vo lu m e CD eject
Playback
Display audio
control screen

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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.