2012 TOYOTA PRIUS rear window

122 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.
Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror
defoggers. ( P. 346)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

152 1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 180
Power (ignition) switch ..... 192
EV drive mode ................. 199
Hybrid transmission ......... 202
Turn signal lever .............. 211
Parking brake ................... 212
Horn ................................. 213
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 214
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 219
Multi-information display............................ 223
Head-up display ............... 243 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 250
Fog light switch ................ 256
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 258
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 262
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 265
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............................ 286
Driving assist systems ..... 296
Hill-start assist control ...... 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 303
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 311
Vehicle load limits ............ 316
Winter driving tips ............ 317
Trailer towing ................... 322
Dinghy towing .................. 323

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Rear window wiper and washer
: If equipped
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer as follows:
Ty p e A
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
Ty p e B
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

264 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

Interior features3
325
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ........................... 326
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 337
Solar Ventilation System ........................... 339
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 342
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................. 346
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 347
Using the AUX port/USB port................................. 352 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 353
• Front interior lights ......... 354
• Personal lights ............... 355
• Rear interior light ........... 355
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 357
• Glove boxes ................... 358
• Console box ................... 359
• Cup holders ................... 360
• Bottle holders ................. 362
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 363
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 364
Vanity mirrors ................... 365
Outside temperature display............................ 366
Power outlets ................... 367
Seat heaters..................... 369
Armrest ............................ 371
Floor mats ........................ 372
Luggage compartment features .......................... 374
Garage door opener......... 380
Safety Connect ................ 388

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Turns the rear window and
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.