2012 TOYOTA PRIUS climate control

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
3Interior features

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B
Telephone switches*1, 2 “DISP” button
P. 224Audio remote
control switches
*1, 2
Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch

P. 266
P. 270
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 270
Talk switch*1, 2
“TRIP” button P. 224, 228
Climate remote control switches P. 337
LKA switch P. 286
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Touch tracer display (if equipped)
When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
button or “TRIP” button of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched button highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
button that is being operated.
The button can then be operated
by further presses.
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.

318 2-5. Driving information
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the
wheel under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released.
If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or
creeping.

Interior features3
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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
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated
air mode

580 6-1. Specifications
Uniform Tire Quality GradingThis information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answ er any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires mu st conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
ABS ........................................... 296
Active head restraint ............... 100
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................ 342
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 337
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 148
Airbag warning light............... 495
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 148
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 154
General airbag precautions ... 148
Knee airbag ........................... 140
Locations of airbags .............. 140
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 153
Proper driving posture ........... 138
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Side airbag precautions ........ 148
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions............ 144
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 148
SRS airbags .......................... 140
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 603 Antenna .................................... 398
Anti-lock brake system ........... 296
Armrest ..................................... 371
Audio input
*............................. 352
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning system ......... 326
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
Remote Air Conditioning System................................ 342
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 337
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 255
Automatic light control system .................................... 250
AUX port
*................................. 352
Auxiliary box .................... 363, 376
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