2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN Owners Manual

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Sun visors
To s e t t h e v i s o r i n t h e f o r -
ward position, flip it down.
To s e t t h e v i s o r i n t h e s i d e
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
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Vanity mir r or s
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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Outside temperature display
■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■When -- is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
The displayed temperature ranges from -40 °F (-40 °C) up to 122 °F
(50 °C).

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Power outlets
■The power outlets can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
The power outlets can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.
Instrument panel
Open the cover.
Rear console box
Open the cover.

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NOTICE
■To a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e p o w e r o u t l e ts
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■To p r e v e n t b l o w n f u s e
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Turn the seat heater off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
HI: Strong
LO: Weak
The indicator light of the side you
pressed (“HI” or “LO”) comes on.
To s t o p o p e r a t i o n , g e n t l y p r e s s
the side of the button opposite the
side that was pressed.
The switch will return to its neutral
position and the indicator light will
go out.

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
•Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
•Persons with sensitive skin
•Persons who are fatigued
•Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t s e a t h e a t e r d a m a g e
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

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Armrest∗
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e a r m r e s t
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
∗: If equipped
Pull the armrest down for use.
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