2013 TOYOTA PRIUS Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 341
Solar Ventilation System .... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 350
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 356 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 357
• Front interior lights ............ 358
• Personal lights .................. 359
• Rear interior light .............. 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 361
• Glove boxes ..................... 362
• Console box ..................... 363
• Cup holders ...................... 364
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 368
Vanity mirrors ..................... 369
Outside temperature display .............................. 370
Power outlets ...................... 371
Seat heaters ....................... 373
Armrest ............................... 375
Assist grips ......................... 376
Floor mats........................... 377
Luggage compartment features ............................ 379
Garage door opener ........... 385
Safety Connect ................... 393
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster.
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside thevehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-
ficulties receiving signal from the key. ( P. 548)
■ If the electronic key do es not operate properly
 P. 548
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 460
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 596)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once
*1
The electronic key has a
low battery Replace the electronic
key battery
An attempt was made to
start the hybrid system
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normally Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the elec-
tronic key present
*2
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times
*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehicle,
and the “POWER” switch
was not turned OFF
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “POWER”
switch was not OFF Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 341
Solar Ventilation System ........................... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............ 350 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................. 356
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 357
• Front interior lights ......... 358
• Personal lights ............... 359
• Rear interior light ........... 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 361
• Glove boxes ................... 362
• Console box ................... 363
• Cup holders ................... 364
• Bottle holders ................. 366
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 368
Vanity mirrors ................... 369
Outside temperature display............................ 370
Power outlets ................... 371
Seat heaters..................... 373
Armrest ............................ 375
Assist grips....................... 376
Floor mats ........................ 377
Luggage compartment features .......................... 379
Garage door opener......... 385
Safety Connect ................ 393

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press “▲” to increase the temperature and “ ▼” to decrease
the temperature on the .
Adjusting the settings
■ Changing the cooling and dehumidification function
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and off
each time the button is pressed.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ▲” to increases the temperature and “ ▼” to decreases the
temperature on the .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
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Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The modes switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle)
and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time
the button is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
■ Adjusting the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
● Immediately after
is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with under these condition, such as temperature setting and
inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75
F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Window defogger feature
● Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in
situations where the windows need to be defogged.
● When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a while for the con-
densation to clear from the windshield.