2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV climate control

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 358
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 369
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 371
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................... 375
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 376
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 381
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 382
• Front interior lights ........... 383
• Personal lights ................. 383
• Rear interior light .............. 384 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 385
• Glove boxes ..................... 386
• Console box ..................... 387
• Cup holders ...................... 388
• Bottle holders ................... 390
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 391
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 392
Vanity mirrors ..................... 393
Outside temperature display .............................. 394
Power outlets ...................... 395
Seat heaters ....................... 397
Armrest ............................... 399
Assist grips ......................... 400
Floor mats........................... 401
Luggage compartment features ............................ 403
Garage door opener ........... 407
Safety Connect ................... 415
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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Telephone switches*1, 2 “DISP” button
P. 267Audio remote
control switches
*1, 2
Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control
switch

P. 308
P. 312
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 312
Talk switch*1, 2
“TRIP” button P. 267, 273
Climate remote control switches P. 369
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

258 2-2. Instrument cluster
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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.

350 2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■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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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
3-1.Using the air conditioning
system
and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 358
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 369
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 371
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................. 375
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 376
Using the AUX port/USB port................................. 381
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 382
• Front interior lights ......... 383
• Personal lights ............... 383
• Rear interior light ........... 384 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 385
• Glove boxes ................... 386
• Console box ................... 387
• Cup holders ................... 388
• Bottle holders ................. 390
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 391
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 392
Vanity mirrors ................... 393
Outside temperature display............................ 394
Power outlets ................... 395
Seat heaters..................... 397
Armrest ............................ 399
Assist grips....................... 400
Floor mats ........................ 401
Luggage compartment features .......................... 403
Garage door opener......... 407
Safety Connect ................ 415

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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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

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This 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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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................358
ABS ...........................................328
Active head restraint ............... 147
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................358
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................371
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......369
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 188
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 192
Airbag warning light............... 535
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................192
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........198
General airbag precautions ...192
Knee airbag ...........................184
Locations of airbags ..............184
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................197
Proper driving posture ...........182
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Side airbag precautions ........ 192
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............188
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................192
SRS airbags .......................... 184
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 653 Antenna .................................... 427
Anti-lock brake system ........... 328
Armrest ..................................... 399
Assist grips .............................. 400
Audio input
*............................. 381
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning system ......... 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 358
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 371
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 369
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 297
Automatic light control
system .................................... 292
AUX port
*................................. 381
Auxiliary box .................... 391, 403
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