2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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CAUTION
■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers. 
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for tr ailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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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.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 270
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ......................... 280
Solar Ventilation 
System ........................... 282
Remote Air Conditioning  System ........................... 285
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers .... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 291
Using the radio ................. 294
Using the CD player ......... 303
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................... 311
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................... 319
Using the AUX adapter .... 322
Using the steering 
switches ......................... 323
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3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ......... 326
Using the hands-free 
system ........................... 329
Making a phone call ......... 338
Setting a cellular phone ... 344
Security and system 
setup .............................. 350
Using the phone book ...... 354
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 363
• Personal/interior light main 
switch ............................. 364
• Personal/interior lights ... 365
• Interior light .................... 365 3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 367
• Glove boxes ................... 368
• Console box ................... 369
• Overhead console .......... 370
• Card holder .................... 371
• Cup holders ................... 372
• Bottle holders ................. 374
• Auxiliary box .................. 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 376
Vanity mirror..................... 377
Outside temperature 
display............................ 378
Power outlets ................... 379
Seat heaters..................... 381
Armrest ............................ 383
Floor mats ........................ 384
Luggage compartment 
features .......................... 385
Garage door opener......... 389
Safety Connect ................ 395

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Air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
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Temperature 
control
Temperature 
setting display Air outlet

display
Fan speed 
display Windshield

defogger
Off Automatic 
mode Outside air or

recirculated 
air mode Changes the 
air outlets used Micro dust and

pollen filter Air conditioning

ON/OFF switch
Fan speed
control

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press  to increases the temperature and  to decreases the
temperature on the .
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press  to increases the temperature and  to decreases the tem-
perature on the .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
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