2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN lights

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 1 9
■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Dif-
ferent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
(→P. 5 6 2 )
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning
System, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights,
windshield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt
battery becomes low.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 2 3
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 1 2 3
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 5 )

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (→P. 3 8 4 )
Front interior/personal lights (→P. 3 8 3 )
Shift lever lighting
“POWER” switch lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Front interior lights
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Personal lights
Ty p e A
Turns the lights on/off
Ty p e B
Turns the lights on/off
Front interior lights and personal lights

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Rear interior light
The light will turn on/off in con-
junction with the front interior
lights
Turns the light on
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■Illuminated entry system
The 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 opened/closed.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 3 )
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Rear interior light

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3-4. Using the storage features
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Glove boxes
Upper glove box
Push the button.
Lower glove box
Push the button.
■Glove box light (lower glove box only)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking
or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck
by the open glove box or the items stored inside.
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mir r or s
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
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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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t pa i n t d e t e r i o r a t i o n a n d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
•After driving near the sea coast
•After driving on salted roads
•If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
•If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
•After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
•If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
•If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To p r e v e n t t h e w h e e l s f r o m c o r r o d i n g , r e m o v e a n y d i r t a n d s t o r e i n a p l a c e
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using a high pressure car washer
Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water could
get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
■Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
●When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Head restraints•Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
•Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
•When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
•The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats•Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel
•Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
•Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
•There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points