2010 TOYOTA PRIUS disp switch

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PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.■
Returning to the previous screen
Select “EXIT” on the screen by
pressing the “DISP” switch, and
press and hold the “DISP”
switch.
The screen will revert to the
“SETTINGS” screen.
■System check display
After switching the “POWER” switch to ON mode, “PRIUS” is displayed
while system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the
normal screen will return.
■ Vacuum fluorescent display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of vacuum fluorescent displays, and there is no problem to
continue using the display.
■ Eco Driving Indicator Light
This indicator will not turn on if the following conditions are met while driving:
● The shift position is anything other than “D”.
● The driving mode is set to power mode or EV-Drive Mode.
■ 5-minute interval/1-minute inte rval fuel consumption display
If the “POWER” switch is turned OF F, average fuel consumption and regen-
erated energy data will be reset.
■ Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty
The odometer/trip meter/distance to empty will not be displayed while the
fuel consumption history is being displayed.

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Fuel consumption history display
● Each time a trip meter is reset, the old data will move to the left by 1 col-
umn.
● A maximum of 5 history items can be displayed (including the current his-
tory). If the history exceeds 5 items, the oldest item will be deleted.
■ Driving in Eco Driving Mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to the
Hybrid System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being
shown. ( P. 172)
■ Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Average vehicle speed
● Clock
● Display settings

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Dynamic radar cruise control
: If equipped
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise con-
trol with a vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or
decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi-
cles ahead.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Cruise control switch

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When driving
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■Changing the vehicle -to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes
the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle
mark will also be displayed.
■Canceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the cruise control
and returns vehicle speed
to the set speed.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/
h).
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Preceding vehicle mark
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■Switching the screen (vehicl es without navigation system)
■ When using the rear view monitor system (vehicles without navigation
system)
The anti-glare function of the inside rear view mirror will be canceled.
■ Automatic shut off (vehicles without navigation system)
The display will be turned off automatically after 5 minutes.
■ Displayed area
On
Green indicator comes on.
Off
Orange indicator comes on.
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
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Corners of bumper

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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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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Interior features
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Changing the recirculated air mode
Press . 
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is pressed.
■ When operating the steering switches
On vehicles with touch tracer display, the steering switches operation status
is displayed on the instrument cluster for confirmation purposes. ( P. 182)
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.