2012 TOYOTA PRIUS hood open

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Remote Air Conditioning System
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
● The “POWER” switch is OFF.
● All doors are closed.
● The hood is closed.
● The brake pedal is not being depressed.
● The air conditioning is not set to “HI”.
: If equipped
The Remote Air Conditioning Syst em uses electrical energy stored
in the hybrid battery (traction batt ery) and allows the air conditioning
to be operated by remote control.
■ Before leaving the vehicle
Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.
The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with
the temperature settings of the air conditioning system.
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a
door is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
• Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still
reach a high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Chil-
dren and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydra-
tion, or could result in death or serious injury.
• The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an acci-
dent.
● Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
● Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while
the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects
may get caught in the wiper blades.
● Do not operate the if the hood is open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use the only when necessary.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the forward slot to open
the hood normally, or use the
rearward slot when the hood
needs to be opened wide.
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota deal er or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
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STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-
tor are off.
● For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline
engine automatically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to
operate. Do not touch or approach the rotating parts of the fans, etc. Doing
so may lead to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
● Do not use commercially available coolant additives

622 Alphabetical index
Floor mats................................. 372
FluidBrake ..................................... 568
Washer .................................. 429
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Foot lights................................. 353
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 154
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 498
Front seats Adjustment ..............................99
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage ................................. 570
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage ................................. 570
Fuel Capacity ................................ 562
Fuel gauge ............................ 214
Information ............................ 571
Refueling ............................... 131
Type ...................................... 571
Fuel door................................... 131
Fuel filler door .......................... 131
Fuses......................................... 456 Garage door opener ................ 380
Gauges...................................... 214
Glove boxes ............................. 358
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 484
Head restraints Adjustment ........................... 105
Headlight cleaner ..................... 265
Headlights Cleaner ................................. 265
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage................................. 570
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 369
Side mirrors........................... 346
Hill-start assist control ............ 301
Hood.......................................... 413
Hooks Cargo .................................... 374
Horn .......................................... 213
Hybrid system Eco savings record ................. 53
Emergency shut off system..... 37
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 42
High voltage components ....... 36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 225
Ignition switch ....................... 192
Monthly fuel consumption record .............. 53
“POWER” switch ................... 192
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 410
General maintenance ............ 405
Maintenance data.................. 560
Maintenance requirements.... 402
Maintenance data ..................... 403
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 217
Meters ................................... 214
Speed unit select button........ 216
Trip information display ......... 229
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 330
Microphone
*............................ 388
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 118
Side mirror heater ................. 346
Side mirrors ........................... 121
Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 223
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 214
Oil Engine oil .............................. 420
Opener Back door ................................93
Fuel filler door ....................... 131
Hood...................................... 413
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 121
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ..................... 346 Outside temperature
display .................................... 366
Overheating .............................. 549
Parking brake ........................... 212
Parking lights Switch ................................... 250
PCS ........................................... 303
Personal lights Switch ................................... 355
Wattage................................. 570
Power outlets ........................... 367
“POWER” switch ..................... 192
Power windows ........................ 123
Pre-collision system ................ 303
Radar cruise control system .................................... 270
Radiator .................................... 426
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 102
Folding down......................... 103
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage................................. 570
Rear view mirror .............. 118, 121
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 346
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 262
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 342
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