2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V heating

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6-1. 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 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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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
your Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.● The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 480) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● The warning message indicating overheat is shown on the multi-
information display. ( P. 492)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
5659-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■PCS (Pre-Collision system) (P. 205)
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 360)
■Panoramic roof shades* ( P. 384)
*: If equipped
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Seat belt reminder ( P. 480)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision sys-
tem)OnOffO——
Alert timingMiddleFarO——Near
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switching oper-
ationOffOn–OO
Heating/cooling opera-
tion minimized in Eco
drive mode
OnOff––O
Switching between out-
side air and recirculated
air mode linked to A/C
auto switch operation
OnOff––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Door lock linked auto-
matic closing functionOnOff––O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
OnOff––O
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Child-protectors....................... 117
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Clock ................................... 90, 381
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 372
Coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 262
Cooling system ........................ 419
Hybrid system overheating......................... 528
Consumption screen ............... 103
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Cup holders.............................. 373
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 559 Daytime running light
system.................................... 183
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Rear window ......................... 362
Windshield ............................ 362
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 167
Display Drive information .................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 227
Energy monitor ............... 96, 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 92
Warning messages ............... 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 407
Door courtesy lights ............... 368 Location ................................ 368
Wattage ................................ 544D

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If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 113
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 533
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Energy monitor .................. 96, 103
Engine Accessory mode ................... 169
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch........................ 168
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 168
Identification number ............ 538
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 519
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 168
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 480
Engine oil Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine switch .......................... 168 Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 368
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 252
Warning light......................... 479
EV indicator ............................... 99
EV drive mode ......................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73

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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 466
Hill-start assist control............ 253
Hood ......................................... 409
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 376
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 140
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 539
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 79
Hybrid system ............................ 74 Brake Override System......... 151
Drive-Start Control ................ 151
Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy
monitor/consumption
screen........................... 96, 103
EV drive mode ...................... 173
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid System Indicator........ 101
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 259
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 519
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 75
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 101
Hybrid transmission ................ 175 I/M test ...................................... 406
Identification
Engine .................................. 538
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch (Power switch)....................... 168Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 368
Illuminated entry system ........ 370
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Item to initialize ..................... 567
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 92
Interior lights ........................... 368 Switch ........................... 369, 370
Wattage ................................ 544I

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 407
General maintenance ........... 403
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 401
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ....................... 478
Warning messages ............... 487
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 362
Microphone .............................. 320
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Vanity mirrors........................ 380
MP3 disc ................................... 289
Multi-information display Drive information..................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Energy monitor ....................... 96
Language .............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Warning messages ............... 487 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 91
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 196
Hood ..................................... 409
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Folding .................................. 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside temperature display.................................... 365
Overhead console ................... 375
Overheating ............................. 528
Overheating, Engine ............... 528
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.