2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS heating

2895-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters∗
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
●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 turns 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.

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashesStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.● The high coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 391) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Vehicles without multi-information display: The hybrid system
overheat warning light ( →P. 391) comes on.
● Vehicles with multi-information display: The warning message
indicating overheat is shown on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 403)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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4808-2. Customization
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Instrument cluster (
→P. 111 )
*: The default setting varies according to countries.
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Automatic air conditioning system ( →P. 280)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Sensor sensitivity for
darkening the brightness
of the instrument cluster
depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for
returning the brightness of
the instrument cluster to
the original level depend-
ing on the outside bright-
ness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Language*English
French
O–OGerman
Spanish
Italian
Unitskm
(L/100km)km (km/L)OOO
Pop-up displayOnOffO–O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switching opera-
tionOnOff––O
Heating/cooling operation
minimized in Eco drive
mode
OnOff––O
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492Alphabetical index
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Card holder............................... 298
CareAluminum wheels .................. 311
Exterior.................................. 310
Interior ................................... 315
Panoramic roof...................... 314
Radar sensor ................ 254, 269
Seat belts .............................. 316
Cargo hooks ............................. 299
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 275
Child restraint system ............... 59 Baby seat definition................. 60
Baby seat installation .............. 68
Child seat definition................. 60
Child seat installation .............. 70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX rigid anchors ......................... 74
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 68
Installing CRS with top strap ... 76
Junior seats definition ............. 60
Junior seat installation ............ 72
Child safety ................................ 58 12-volt battery precautions.... 339
Airbag precautions .................. 48
Back door precautions .......... 150
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 42
Installing child restraints.......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 191
Power window precautions ... 193 Rear door child-protectors .... 147
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 362
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions........ 289
Child-protectors....................... 147
Cleaning Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 315
Panoramic roof ..................... 314
Radar sensor ................ 254, 269
Seat belts .............................. 316
Climate remote control ........... 288
Clock ......................................... 303
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 294
Coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 274
Cooling system ........................ 333 Hybrid system overheating ... 457
Consumption screen ............... 133
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 235
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 239
Warning messages ............... 403
Cup holders.............................. 295
Curtain shield airbags ............... 46
Customizable features ............ 477
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ... 387
If a warning light turns on ...... 387
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 400
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 450
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 448
If you have a flat tire...... 417, 431
If you lose your keys ............. 143
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 386
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 462
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 379
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 380
If your vehicle overheats ....... 457
Energy monitor ........................ 133 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 210
Compartment ........................ 327
Engine switch........................ 207
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 80
Hood ..................................... 323
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 207
Identification number ............ 466
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 448
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 379
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 207
Overheating .......................... 457
Power switch......................... 207
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 274
Engine coolant temperature warning light .......................... 391

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FuelCapacity ................................ 467
Fuel gauge ............................ 112
Gas station information ......... 508
Information ............................ 475
Refueling ............................... 232
Type ...................................... 467
Warning light ......................... 391
Fuel filler door .......................... 234
Fuses ........................................ 363
Gas station information .......... 508
Gauges...................................... 111
Glove box ................................. 294
Head restraints......................... 182
Headlights ................................ 223 Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 225
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............. 374
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 283
Seat heaters.......................... 289
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 374
Hill-start assist control ............ 257
Hood.......................................... 323 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 299
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 185
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 467
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81 Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 122,133
EV drive mode ...................... 214
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 118
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 271
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 448
Overheating .......................... 457
Power switch......................... 207
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 207
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 118
Hybrid transmission ................ 216
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Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 113
OilEngine oil .............................. 467
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 234
Hood ..................................... 323
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 189 Adjustment ............................ 189
Folding .................................. 189
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 283
Outside temperature display .................................... 285
Overhead console.................... 297
Overheating .............................. 457
Overheating, Engine ................ 457 P position switch ..................... 217
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 222
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 393
Parking lock ............................. 217
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) Function ................................ 262
PCS switch ........................... 263
Warning light ......................... 389
Warning message ......... 403, 403
Personal lights ......................... 290 Switch ................................... 291
Wattage ................................ 474
Pollen removal mode .............. 283
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 274
Radiator ................................ 334
Power outlets ........................... 304
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 256Warning light ......................... 388
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.