2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS AUX

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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

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Card holder (if equipped)
Auxiliary boxes
Cup holders
Glove boxes
Door pockets
Bottle holders
Console box

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Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)
Press in the lid.
This box is useful for temporarily
storing sunglasses and similar
small items.
Ty p e B
When using the bottle holder
When storing a bottle, close the cap.
The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes

359 3-4. Using the storage features
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Type C (if equipped for right-hand drive vehicles only)
CAUTION
Caution while driving (type A)
Keep the auxiliary box closed when not in use. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 200 g (0.44 lb.).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
Auxiliary boxes

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Auxiliary boxes
Center
Lift the center deck board.
Side
Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from
the front side of the vehicle to
prevent hitting the cargo hook.

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Stowing the luggage cover
Lift the center deck board and
remove the side deck boards.
Fold inwards together with the
head restraint installation hooks
and secure. Then, stow in the
auxiliary boxes.
STEP 1
STEP 2
CAUTION
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
Caution while driving
Keep the lid of each storage spaces closed while driving. In the event of sud-
den braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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
STEP 2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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12-volt batter y
Location
The 12-volt battery is located
in the right-hand side of lug-
gage compartment.
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
Remove the center and right side deck boards. (P. 377)
Remove the center auxiliary box. (P. 378)
Remove the right side auxil-
iary box.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3