2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN Instrument

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Tu r n - b y - t u r n n a v i g a t ion display (if equipped)
When the vehicle approaches an
intersection, the direction the
vehicle should go is guided by
the arrow.
When the vehicle approaches an
intersection, the route guidance
will start and the distance* to the
intersection will also be dis-
played.
*:The distance decreases in incre-
ments of 100 ft. (30 m) and the
distance indication will disappear
when the vehicle passes through
the intersection.
■System check display
When the “POWER” switch is turned OFF while the head-up display is on,
and is then turned again to ON mode, “welcome to PRIUS” is displayed
while system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the
normal screen will return.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■When driving on snowy roads or in other bright environments
When the highest level of brightness has been reached, the display can be
made even brighter by pressing and holding “∧” on the brightness control
button.
Pressing “∨” on the brightness control button or turning the “POWER” switch
off will cause the brightness level to revert to the original level.
■Display speed setting function
The speedometer can be set to display only when a desired vehicle speed is
reached.
Press and hold the “HUD” main switch while the vehicle is stopped
and while the head-up display is showing only the speedometer.
The speedometer will begin to flash.
Set the desired display speed on the speedometer by pressing “∧”
and “∨” on the display position adjustment button.
Press “∧” to raise the speed and “∨” to lower. The speed will change
by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the button is pressed, and continu-
ously by 10 mph (16 km/h) when the button is pressed and held.
Press and hold the “HUD” main switch to finish setting.
■Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through
sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The head-up display settings will be reset.
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STEP 2
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■Before using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does
not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e c o m p o n e n ts
If an object falls into the opening of the
head-up display, remove it immediately.
Also, avoid spilling water or other liquids
near the head-up display opening as this
may cause mechanical damage.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e A
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“POWER” switch is
in ON mode).
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all the lights listed
above turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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2-5. Driving information
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow carg o and luggage in the luggage compar tment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher
than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
•At the feet of the driver
•On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
•On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■When operating the steering switches (vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play)
●The steering switches operation status is displayed on the instrument
cluster for confirmation purposes. (→P. 2 5 8 )
CAUTION
■To r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f a n a c c i d e n t
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
●Settings are shown on the multi-infor-
mation display when the steering switch
is operated.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s c l e a n i n g t h e i n t e r i o r o f t h e v e h i c l e a t l e a s t t w i c e a y e a r
to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use
water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(→P. 1 8 6 )
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.