2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS lock

317 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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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 compartment:
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
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 pas-
sengers, 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

320 2-5. Driving information
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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 the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to the 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.

3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 326
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches .......................... 339
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................. 3413-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 342
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 347
• Interior lights ................... 348
• Personal lights ................ 349
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 351
• Glove boxes.................... 353
• Console box.................... 354
• Cup holders .................... 355
• Bottle holders.................. 357
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 358
• Door pockets .................. 360
• Card holder ..................... 361
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 362
Vanity mirrors.................... 363
Clock ................................. 364
Power outlets .................... 365
Seat heaters ..................... 367
Panoramic roof shades ..... 369
Rear sunshades................ 373
Assist grips ....................... 374
Floor mats ......................... 375
Luggage compartment
features........................... 377

328 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic air conditioning system
Press .
*
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or
OFF, press . (ON and OFF are switched between each time
the button is pressed.)
*: When is pressed, the current temperature setting display
( ) will be automatically selected.
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or
counterclockwise to lower.
STEP 1
STEP 2

329 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Adjusting the settings manually
Basic setting
Adjusting the fan speed
Slide to the right to select the fan speed display
().
Turn to the clockwise to increase the fan speed, or
counterclockwise to decrease.
The fan speed can be adjusted in 7 stages.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or
OFF, press . (ON and OFF are switched between each time
the button is pressed.)
To stop the air flow, press .
STEP 1
STEP 2

330 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Adjusting the temperature setting
Slide to the left or right to select the temperature set-
ting display ( ).
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or
counterclockwise to lower.
Changing the air outlets
Slide to the left to select the air outlet display
().
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise.
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

338 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Air conditioning odors
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
Customization
Settings (e.g. switching between outside air and recirculated air mode linked
to “AUTO” switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 554)
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

350 3-3. Using the interior lights
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Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 554)
Personal lights