2013 TOYOTA PRIUS Switches

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
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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STEP 2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
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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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Micro dust and pollen filter
Press .
Outside air mode switches to recirculated air mode. Pollen is removed
from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off automatically approximately 3 minutes
later.
To stop the operation, press again.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated
air mode

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■When operating the steering switches (vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play)
● The steering switches operation status is displayed on the instrument
cluster for confirmation purposes. ( P. 217)
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
● Settings are shown on the multi-infor-
mation display when the steering switch
is operated.

352 3-2. Using the audio system
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Steering wheel audio switchesSome audio features can be contro lled using the switches on the
steering wheel. For details, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio/navi-
gation systems that are not compatible with the steering switches in
this vehicle.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................330
ABS ...........................................300
Active head restraint ............... 102
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................330
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................346
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......341
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 146
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 150
Airbag warning light............... 501
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 146
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................150
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........156
General airbag precautions ...150
Knee airbag ...........................142
Locations of airbags ..............142
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................155
Proper driving posture ...........140
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 146
Side airbag precautions ........ 150
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............146
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................150
SRS airbags .......................... 142
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 609 Antenna .................................... 404
Anti-lock brake system ........... 300
Armrest ..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 376
Audio input
*............................. 356
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning system ......... 330
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 330
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 346
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 341
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 257
Automatic light control
system .................................... 252
AUX port
*................................. 356
Auxiliary box .................... 367, 381
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Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 119
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................361
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................561
Sun visors.................................368
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 268
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 206
Eco drive mode switch .......... 206
Emergency flasher switch ..... 490
EV drive mode switch............201
Fog light switch ..................... 258
Hazard light switch ................490
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 267
Ignition switch........................194
Light switches........................ 252
Power door lock switch ...........89
“POWER” switch ...................194
Power window switch ............ 126
Pre-collision braking off switch .................................. 308
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Ventilation switch .................. 343
Window lock switch ............... 126
Wipers and washer switch ....260 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 252
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 138
Tire inflation pressure ............. 453
Tire information Glossary ................................ 588
Size ....................................... 584
Tire identification number...... 583
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 586
Tires Chains ................................... 323
Checking ............................... 443
If you have a flat tire.............. 530
Inflation pressure .................. 453
Inflation pressure sensor....... 444
Information ............................ 581
Replacing .............................. 530
Rotating tires ......................... 443
Size ....................................... 575
Snow tires ............................. 321
Spare tire .............................. 530
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 443, 505
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