2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V power switch

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Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
■ Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once. ( P. 221)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overhea\
t.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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■Changing the vehicle -to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes
the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle
mark will also be displayed.
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances
shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance increases/decreases in accordance with
vehicle speed.
Preceding vehicle mark
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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driving systems
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When driving
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed con-
trol mode.
(Push the lever forward and
hold for approximately 1 sec-
ond.)
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
When in constant speed control
mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, push
the lever forward again and hold
for approximately 1 second.
After the desired speed has been
set, it is not possible to return to
vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode.
If the “POWER” switch is turned
off and then turned to ON mode
again, the vehicle will automati-
cally return to vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode.
Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 235
Canceling and resuming the
speed setting: P. 237

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch.............. 293 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 299
• Interior lights .................. 300
• Personal lights ............... 301
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 303
• Glove boxes ................... 305
• Console box ................... 306
• Cup holders ................... 307
• Bottle holders ................. 309
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 310
• Door pockets .................. 311
• Card holder .................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 312
Vanity mirrors ................... 313
Clock ................................ 314
Power outlets ................... 315
Seat heaters..................... 317
Armrest ............................ 319
Panoramic roof shades .... 320
Assist grips....................... 324
Floor mats ........................ 325
Luggage compartment features .......................... 327
Garage door opener......... 331
Safety Connect ................ 339

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)
■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.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75
F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used.

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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Turns the rear window and
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 300)
Front interior/personal lights ( P. 300, 301)
“POWER” switch lighting
Shift lever lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

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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 prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
Personal lights