2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

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3-4. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■
Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights
automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior 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 open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the engine switch is “LOCK” position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the “POWER” switch is off, the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 518)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Interior lights/personal lights

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3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Bottle holders
Auxiliary boxe s (if equipped)
Glove box
Cup holders
Console box (if equipped)

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Interior features
Glove box
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
Console box (if equipped)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
Glove box and console box

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Remove the lid at the bottom of
the console box.
Small items can be stored in this
space.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the
items stored inside.
The lid can be slid forward or backwards.
Console box

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Interior features
Auxiliary boxes
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
Auxiliary boxes

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Ty p e D
Type E (if equipped)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the box
Do not place items that easily roll over or extend past the box’s rim. The
items may be thrown out of the tray, causing an accident.
Auxiliary boxes

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Interior features
Cup holders
Front
Rear (type A)
Rear (type B) Pull down the cup holder lid.
Cup holders

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Bottle holders
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Items in the cup holders may be thrown out of the holders in the event o\
f an
accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
■ When not in use rear cup holder (type B)
Keep the cup holder closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cup holder.
■ When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Items in the bottle holders may be thrown out of the holders in the even\
t of
an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.
Cup holders and bottle holders