2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V Owners Manual

3686-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel climate remote
control switches

Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
■ When changing the temperature se tting using the steering switches
The temperature will change, however the position of the selection frame on
the air conditioning display will remain the same.
: If equipped
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the
switches on the steering wheel.
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Adjusting the temperature setting
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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 goes 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.

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6-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Rear interior light ( P. 373)
Front personal/interior lights ( P. 372)
Power switch lighting
Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights1
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Front interior light
Vehicles without panoramic roofVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
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3
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Front personal lights
Vehicles without panoramic roofVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off

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3736-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Turns the door position on
When the personal/interior light
main switch is in the off position,
the rear interior light will not turn on
even if the door is opened with the
rear interior light switch in door
position.
Turns the light on
●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.
● If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
● Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 573)
Rear interior light
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NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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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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3756-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Push the button to open the lid.
The lid can be opened by pushing
either the front or rear button.
●If the lower glove box is opened when the parking lights are illuminated, the
light illuminates.
Glove boxes
Upper glove boxLower glove box
Pull up the lever. Pull up the lever.
Console box
● The tray slides forward/backward and
can be removed.