2018 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual (in English)

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5376-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)
Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.
●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.
● Passenger side operation indicator:
Operating instructions
1
2
Illuminates while the passenger side
seat heater is operating, allowing the
operating condition of the passenger
side seat heater to be checked from the
driver side as well.

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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front personal/interior lights ( →P. 539)
Shift lever lighting
Rear interior light ( →P. 540)
Front door courtesy lights
Footwell lights (if equipped)1
2
3
4
5

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5396-2. Using the interior lights
6
Interior features
Front interior light
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the door position on/off
Turns the lights on/off
Front personal lights
1
2
3
1
2
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off

540
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.
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. 770)
Rear interior light
1
2
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
6
Interior features
List of storage features
Bottle holders/door pockets
(→ P. 543)
Cup holders ( →P. 543) Glove box (
→P. 542)
Auxiliary boxes ( →P. 545)
Console box ( →P. 542)1
2
3
4
5
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as t\
his
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 com partments 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
Pull up the lever.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Lift the lid.
Glove box
Console box
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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5436-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
■Front cup holders
When placing a mug, push the
partition down.
When placing cans, bottles, etc.,
push the partition once more to
return it to its original position.
■
Rear cup holders
Pull down the armrest.
■Bottle holders/door pockets
Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets
Front doorsRear doors

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6-3. Using the storage features
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.