2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 355)
Front interior/personal lights ( P. 354)
Shift lever lighting
“POWER” switch lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

354 3-3. Using the interior lights
Front interior lightsTy p e A Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Ty p e B Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Front interior lights

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Interior features
Personal lights
Ty p e A Turns the lights on/off
Ty p e B Turns the lights on/off
Rear interior light
The light will turn on/off in con-
junction with the front interior
lights
Turns the light on
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Personal lights and rear interior light

356 3-3. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 594)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Rear interior light

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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Bottle holders
Auxiliary boxes
Glove boxes
Cup holders
Console box

358 3-4. Using the storage features
Glove boxesUpper glove box Push the button.
Lower glove box Push the button.
■Glove box light (lower glove box only)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking
or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck
by the open glove box or the items stored inside.
Glove boxes

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Interior features
Console box
Pull up the lever to release the
lock.
Lift the console box lid to
open.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the console box closed when not is use. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.
Console box

360 3-4. Using the storage features
Cup holdersFront (type A) Lift the lid.
Front (type B)
Rear (if equipped) Pull down the armrest.
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Cup holders