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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)5-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense .........359
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................368
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......382
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....392
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ...............................397
Driving mode select
switch...............................412
Speed limiter ......................414
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .........417
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ..........................423
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function.......427
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................432
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar ...............................443
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ...........................456
Driving assist systems .......491
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..............4986-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 504
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................ 516
Seat heaters ...................... 520
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 522
• Front interior light .......... 523
• Front personal lights ..... 523
• Rear interior light .......... 524
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 525
• Glove box ...................... 526
• Console box .................. 526
• Cup holders .................. 527
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 528
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 529
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 530
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 535
• Sun visors ..................... 535
• Vanity mirrors ................ 535
• Power outlets ................ 536
• Wireless charger ........... 537
• Coat hooks .................... 543
• Assist grips ................... 543
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2834-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, floor, or in the door pockets
or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power switch modes
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
unlocked or locked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the
effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately
30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
●On some models: When the lock operation is performed using the lock sen-
sor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this,
no recognition signals will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle.
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P. 281)
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3205-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is
not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 504
Remote Air Conditioning
System............................. 516
Seat heaters ...................... 520
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 522
• Front interior light .......... 523
• Front personal lights ...... 523
• Rear interior light ........... 524
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 525
• Glove box ...................... 526
• Console box .................. 526
• Cup holders ................... 527
• Bottle holders/
door pockets .................. 528
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 529
Luggage compartment
features............................ 530
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 535
• Sun visors...................... 535
• Vanity mirrors ................ 535
• Power outlets................. 536
• Wireless charger ........... 537
• Coat hooks .................... 543
• Assist grips .................... 543
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5256-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 529)
Glove box ( P. 526)
Bottle holders/door pockets
( P. 528)
Cup holders ( P. 527)
Console box ( P. 526)
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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5266-3. Using the storage features
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Pull up the lever.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Press the knob and open the lid.
Glove box
Console box
Vehicles without solar charging system:
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.
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6097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.
Open the front passenger’s door.
By keeping the door open, unexpected operation of the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System can be prevent. (P. 517)
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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6107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the direction of the arrow, and then pull it out
of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
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