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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Air conditioning operation may also be
interrupted.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Temperature
control button
Temperature
setting display
Air outlet
display
Fan speed
display
Windshield
defogger button
Off
Automatic
mode
Outside air or
recirculated
air mode
Changes the
air outlets used
Fan speed
control button
Outside temperature display (→P. 396)
Micro dust and
pollen filter
Cooling and dehumidification
function ON/OFF switch

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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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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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
(The gasoline engine may oper-
ate during EV mode driving,
depending on vehicle conditions.)
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 s t o p t h e o p e r a t i o n , p r e s s a g a i n .

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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Interior features
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,
up or down.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
■Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Move the knob in the direction of
the printed arrow until a click is
heard.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Move the knob in the direction of
the printed arrow until a click is
heard.