2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Vanity mirror
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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Outside temperature display
■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When --- is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
The displayed temperature ranges fr om -22 °F (-30 °C) up to 122 °F
(50 °C).
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Power outlets
■The power outlets can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
The power outlets can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.
Instrument panel
Rear console box (if equipped)
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlets lid when not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V/10 A.
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is not operating.

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Seat heaters
: If equipped
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light turns off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.
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CAUTION
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the hybrid system is not operating.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
: If equipped
Pull the armrest down for use.
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Floor mats
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering wi\
th the
movement of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
● Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the
correct side faces upward.
● Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the car-
pet.
Secure the floor mat using the
hooks provided.
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