2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V Owners Manual

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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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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 370)
Front personal/interior lights ( P. 369)
Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights1
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Interior features
Front interior light
Vehicles without panoramic roofVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
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Front personal lights
Vehicles without panoramic roofVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off

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6-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the door position on
When the front interior light main
switch is in the off position, the rear
interior light will not turn on even if
the door is opened with the rear
interior light switch in door position.
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. 559)
Rear interior light
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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
Card holder (P. 375)
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 375)
Cup holders ( P. 373) Glove boxes (
P. 372)
Bottle holders/door pockets
( P. 373)
Console box ( P. 372)1
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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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6-3. Using the storage features
●If the lower glove box is opened when the parking lights are illuminated, the
light illuminates.
Push the button to open the lid.
The lid can be opened by pushing
either the front or rear button.
Glove boxes
Upper glove boxLower glove box
Pull up the lever. Pull up the lever.
Console box
● The tray slides forward/backward and
can be removed.

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Interior features
■Cup holders
Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets
Front passenger’s sideCenter console (front)
Push the lid. Type A
Ty pe B
Pull out the lid.
Center console (rear)
Open the lid and adjust the holder.
When closing, stow the holder
before closing the lid.
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6-3. Using the storage features
■Bottle holders/door pockets
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Front doorsRear doors
●The type B cup holder on the center con-
sole (front side): The cup holder can be
used store small objects if the inner tray
is removed.
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.