2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS heater

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 320
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ............................ 333
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch................................ 335
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 336
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 341
• Interior lights ..................... 342
• Personal lights .................. 3433-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 345
• Glove boxes ..................... 347
• Console box ..................... 348
• Cup holders...................... 349
• Bottle holders ................... 351
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 352
• Door pockets .................... 354
• Card holder ...................... 355
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 356
Vanity mirrors ..................... 357
Clock .................................. 358
Power outlets ..................... 359
Seat heaters ....................... 361
Panoramic roof shades ...... 363
Rear sunshades ................. 367
Assist grips ......................... 368
Floor mats .......................... 369
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 371
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AUX port/USB port*
Power outlet P. 359
Seat heater switches P. 361
Air conditioning system P. 320
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 335
Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
D
Pictorial index

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: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
AUX port/USB port*1, 2
Power outlet P. 359
Seat heater switches P. 361
Air conditioning system P. 320
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 335

40 1-1. Hybrid system
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D
or B.
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
Hybrid System Indicator
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
*:
During gasoline engine warm-up
When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
When the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
Hybrid System Indicator represents the
hybrid system power output and regener-
ative charging. (
P. 235)

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Before driving
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Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Air conditioning on/off
Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not needed.
Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump-
tion.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 320
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches .......................... 333
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................. 335
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 3363-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 341
• Interior lights ................... 342
• Personal lights ................ 343
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 345
• Glove boxes.................... 347
• Console box.................... 348
• Cup holders .................... 349
• Bottle holders.................. 351
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 352
• Door pockets .................. 354
• Card holder ..................... 355
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 356
Vanity mirrors.................... 357
Clock ................................. 358
Power outlets .................... 359
Seat heaters ..................... 361
Panoramic roof shades ..... 363
Rear sunshades................ 367
Assist grips ....................... 368
Floor mats ......................... 369
Luggage compartment
features........................... 371

330 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
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.
After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Seat heaters
: If equipped
The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light turns off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.