2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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Card holder
Left-hand drive vehicles (if equipped)
Right-hand drive vehicles
Card holder

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Sun visors
To set the visor in the for-
ward position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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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Clock
The clock is displayed when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
After turning the “POWER” switch off
Even after the “POWER” switch has been turned off, the time will continue to
be displayed for approximately 30 seconds or until a door is locked.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest
hour
*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00

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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.
Front
Open the cover.
Rear
Open the cover.

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NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlets
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 prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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Seat heaters
: If equipped
The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light turns off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.

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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 prevent seat heater damage
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 prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.