2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

177
2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toy-
ota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the
use of a tow hitch carri er for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.
ITY25P001

178
2-5. Driving information
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
,7<3

179
2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)

180
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ................... 182
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ......................... 187
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ......................... 192
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with
AUX adapter) ................. 197
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................. 204
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 213

Interior features3
181
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
3-3. Using the audio systemAudio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter).......... 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter)..... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter).......... 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter)..... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ......................... 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ......................... 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ......................... 259
Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................. 263
Using the AUX adapter .... 265
Using the steering switches ......................... 266 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ......... 269
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 274
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) ............................ 288
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 326
Vanity mirror..................... 327
Clock ................................ 328
Power outlet ..................... 329
Armrest ............................ 331
Floor mats ........................ 332
Luggage compartment features .......................... 333
Garage door opener......... 336

182
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
3-1. 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)

183
3-1. Using the touch screen
3
Interior features
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Vehicles without navigation system (Type B)
The “Information” screen shown in t
he above illustration is displayed when
the is pressed.
SwitchesPage
“CLIMATE”P. 197, 204
“AUDIO”P. 215, 218
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 182
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 188, 193
Trip Information. (Displaying the
“Trip Information” screen)P. 2 7
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner’s Man-
ual
TelephoneP. 274
CalendarNavigation System Owner’s Man-
ual
LanguageP. 187, 192
Screen SettingP. 190, 195

184 3-1. Using the touch screen
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
The initial screenVehicles with navigation system and vehicles without navigation
system (Type A)
If the “POWER” switch is set to
ACCESSORY or ON mode, the
initializing screen will be dis-
played for a few seconds as the
system starts up.
Vehicles without navigation system (Type B)