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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
■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. 2 5 8 )
CAUTION
■To r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f a n a c c i d e n t
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.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e c o n t a i n i n g m e t h a n o l .
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e t h a t c o n t a i n s M M T. I f f u e l
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●Yo u m a y o c c a s i o n a l l y n o t i c e l i g h t k n o c k i n g f o r a s h o r t t i m e w h i l e a c c e l e r -
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
