2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V AUX

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 362
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches .......................... 369
Seat heaters ...................... 370
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 371
• Front interior light .......... 372
• Front personal lights ..... 372
• Rear interior light .......... 373 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 374
• Glove boxes .................. 375
• Console box .................. 375
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 376
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 378
• Card holder ................... 378
Luggage compartment features ........................... 379
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 383
• Sun visors ..................... 383
• Vanity mirrors................ 383
• Clock ............................. 384
• Power outlet .................. 384
• Armrest ......................... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 387
Garage door opener.......... 389
Safety Connect ................. 396

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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Card holder (P. 378)
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 378)
Cup holders ( P. 376) Glove boxes (
P. 375)
Bottle holders/door pockets
(  P. 376)
Console box ( P. 375)1
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WARNING
●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.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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6-3. Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B
Press in the lid.
The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing small items.
WARNING
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident. (type A)
Card holder

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6-3. Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes
Center Side
Pull the lever upward to lift the
deck board.
When using the auxiliary box on
the front of the vehicle, fold and
pick up the deck board and move it
toward the front of the vehicle.
Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from the
front side of the vehicle to prevent
hitting the cargo hook.
Behind the rear seats
Umbrellas (less than 30 in. [77
cm] long) can be stored.

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6-3. Using the storage features
■Stowing the luggage cover
Lift the center deck board
and remove the side deck
boards.
Fold inwards together with
the head restraint installation
hooks and secure. Then,
stow in the auxiliary boxes.
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WARNING
●To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
● If the deck boards are removed, return them to their original positions
before driving. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due
to an occupant being struck by the deck boards or the items stored in the
auxiliary box.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to be
opened wide.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
12-volt batter y
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.Open the center and right side deck boards. ( P. 380)
Remove the center auxiliary box. (P. 521)
Remove the right side auxiliary
box.
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery maintenance cover
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Situations in which the tire pressu re warning system may not operate
properly
● In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
● Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
● When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.