2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Clear the rear window using the def ogger. (Turning the rear window
defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on. The
outside rear view mirror is used to remove raindrops, dew and frost
from the outside rear view mirrors. ) (vehicles with mirror defoggers)
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes. Pressing
the switch again also turns the
rear window defogger off.
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■The rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
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 hybrid system is not operating.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Type B: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer control-
ler)
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Using the radioP. 294
Using the CD playerP. 303
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs P. 3 11
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 319
Using the AUX adapter P. 322
Using the steering switchesP. 323

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning: 
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. 
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Press , or to choose either an AM or
FM band.
Station selectorMute (type B only)
Adjusting the
frequency
Changing the
program type
Scanning for
receivable
stations
AM
SAT/FM mode buttons
Seeking the
frequency Volume
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “ ” or
“  ” on .
Press and hold the button (fro m to ) the station is
to be set to, and you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once
again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press . 
“SCAN” appears on the display and all stations with reception
will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once
again.
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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press until “SAT” shows in the display.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
“AM”  “SAT1”  “SAT2”  “SAT3”
Turn to select a desired channel from all the categories
or press “ ” or “ ” on to select a desired channel in
the current category.
■ Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from
to ) until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
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