2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN light

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.
■When leaving the vehicle
●Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
●Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
●Check that all windows are closed.
■Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 10 minutes have passed since operation began
●Any one of the operating conditions is not met
●There is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set temper-
ature and the inside temperature.
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. (oP. 6 1 )
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low (oP. 6 1 )
●The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)

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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
oP. 1 2 3
■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).
(oP. 5 7 0 )
■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
oP. 1 2 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
oP. 4 9 7
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 5 3 )

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (oP. 3 9 0 )
Front interior/personal lights (oP. 3 8 9 )
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 oP. 6 5 1 )
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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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Bottle holders
Auxiliary boxes
Glove boxes
Cup holders
Console box

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3-4. Using the storage features
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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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