2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
30.0 mm (1.18 in.)
10.0 mm (0.39 in.)
Cross chain:
4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
25.0 mm (0.98 in.)
14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

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CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the size specified.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
The illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicles. Some button posi-
tions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
“OFF” button
Fan speed display
Pollen removal mode
Cooling and
dehumidification
function on/off
button
Outside/recirculated
air mode button
Outside
temperature
display
Windshield
defogger
button
Air outlet display Temperature setting display
Automatic mode Function select Adjust/select

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Switching functions and changing settings
Slide left and right to
select the function.
The function currently being set
up will be surrounded by a frame.
The arrows displayed at the sides
of the frame indicate the direc-
tions in which the frame can be
moved.
Fan speed
Temperature setting
Air outlet
Turn to adjust/select the setting.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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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