2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS heating

2795-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters∗
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.
●The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light turns off.
∗: If equipped
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WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashesStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.● The high coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 380) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Vehicles without multi-information display: The hybrid system
overheat warning light ( →P. 380) comes on.
● Vehicles with multi-information display: The warning message
indicating overheat is shown on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 391)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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4688-2. Customization
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Instrument cluster (
→P. 109)
*: The default setting varies according to countries.
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Automatic air conditioning system ( →P. 270)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Sensor sensitivity for
darkening the brightness
of the instrument cluster
depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for
returning the brightness of
the instrument cluster to
the original level depend-
ing on the outside bright-
ness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Language*English
French
O–OGerman
Spanish
Italian
Unitskm
(L/100km)km (km/L)OOO
Pop-up displayOnOffO–O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switching opera-
tionOnOff––O
Heating/cooling operation
minimized in Eco drive
mode
OnOff––O
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480Alphabetical index
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Card holder............................... 288
CareAluminum wheels .................. 301
Exterior.................................. 300
Interior ................................... 305
Panoramic roof...................... 304
Radar sensor ................ 246, 260
Seat belts .............................. 306
Cargo hooks ............................. 289
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 266
Child restraint system ............... 59 Baby seat definition................. 60
Baby seat installation .............. 68
Child seat definition................. 60
Child seat installation .............. 70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX rigid anchors ......................... 74
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 68
Installing CRS with top strap ... 76
Junior seats definition ............. 60
Junior seat installation ............ 72
Child safety ................................ 58 12-volt battery precautions.... 329
Airbag precautions .................. 48
Back door precautions .......... 148
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 42
Installing child restraints.......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 186
Power window precautions ... 188 Rear door child-protectors .... 145
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 352
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions........ 279
Child-protectors....................... 145
Cleaning Aluminum wheels.................. 301
Exterior ................................. 300
Interior................................... 305
Panoramic roof ..................... 304
Radar sensor ................ 246, 260
Seat belts .............................. 306
Climate remote control ........... 278
Clock ......................................... 293
Condenser ................................ 324
Console box ............................. 284
Coolant Capacity ................................ 458
Checking ............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Cooling system ........................ 323 Hybrid system overheating ... 444
Consumption screen ............... 131
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 227
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 231
Warning messages ............... 391
Cup holders.............................. 285
Curtain shield airbags ............... 46
Customizable features ............ 465
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482Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ... 376
If a warning light turns on ...... 376
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 388
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 439
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 437
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 435
If you have a flat tire...... 404, 418
If you lose your keys ............. 141
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 375
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 369
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 370
If your vehicle overheats ....... 444
Energy monitor ........................ 131 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 203
Compartment ........................ 317
Engine switch........................ 201
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 80
Hood ..................................... 313
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 201
Identification number ............ 454
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 435
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 369
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 201
Overheating .......................... 444
Power switch......................... 201
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 458
Checking ............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Engine coolant temperature warning light .......................... 380

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FuelCapacity ................................ 455
Fuel gauge ............................ 110
Gas station information ......... 496
Information ............................ 463
Refueling ............................... 224
Type ...................................... 455
Warning light ......................... 380
Fuel filler door .......................... 226
Fuses ........................................ 353
Gas station information .......... 496
Gauges...................................... 109
Glove box ................................. 284
Head restraints......................... 177
Headlights ................................ 215 Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 217
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............. 364
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 270
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 273
Seat heaters.......................... 279
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 364
Hill-start assist control ............ 249
Hood.......................................... 313 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 289
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 180
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 455
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81 Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 120,131
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 116
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 435
Overheating .......................... 444
Power switch......................... 201
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 116
Hybrid transmission ................ 208
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Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 111
OilEngine oil .............................. 455
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 226
Hood ..................................... 313
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 184 Adjustment ............................ 184
Folding .................................. 184
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 273
Outside temperature display .................................... 275
Overhead console.................... 287
Overheating .............................. 444
Overheating, Engine ................ 444 P position switch ..................... 209
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 214
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 382
Parking lock ............................. 209
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) Function ................................ 254
PCS switch ........................... 255
Warning light ......................... 378
Warning message ......... 391, 392
Personal lights ......................... 280 Switch ................................... 281
Wattage ................................ 462
Pollen removal mode .............. 273
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 458
Checking ............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Radiator ................................ 324
Power outlets ........................... 294
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 248Warning light ......................... 377
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.