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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 181
Hybrid transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever................ 189
Parking brake .................... 190 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ........ 196
Fog light switch .................. 202
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 204
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 207
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 212
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 229
Rear view monitor system ............................. 237
Driving mode select switch .............................. 247
Driving assist systems ....... 248
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 255
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 262
Winter driving tips .............. 265
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Clock ............................. 388
• Power outlet .................. 388
• Armrest ......................... 389
• Coat hooks.................... 389
• Assist grips ................... 390
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 391
Garage door opener .......... 393
Safety Connect.................. 400 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 412
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 415
General maintenance ........ 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 422
Hood .................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack....... 426
Engine compartment ......... 428
12-volt battery .................... 442
Tires................................... 446
Tire inflation pressure ........ 455
Wheels............................... 458
Air conditioning filter .......... 460
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 462
Electronic key battery ........ 464
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 466
Light bulbs ......................... 469
7Maintenance and care
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16Pictorial index
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Pictorial index
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Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. ( P. 469)
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 539
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
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20Pictorial index
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■Switches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 122
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Instrument panel light control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Automatic High Beam switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
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25Pictorial index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Interior lights
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Personal lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Panoramic roof shade switch
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
“SOS” button
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Garage door opener switches
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2: For vehicles without panoramic roof, the switch shape may differ.
*3: If equipped
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301-1. For safe use
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For safety drive
Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 138)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. ( P. 138)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. ( P. 145)
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 3 2 )
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. ( P. 3 2 )
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
( P. 59)
Make sure that you can see backwar d clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( P. 149, 151)
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors
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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 116
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 120
Back door .......................... 125
Smart key system ............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 138
Rear seats......................... 142
Head restraints.................. 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror ...... 149
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 153
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1473-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)
Steering wheel
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
Adjustment procedure
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Horn