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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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5-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 328
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 330
Making a call ..................... 333
Receiving a call ................. 336
Speaking on the phone ..... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 341
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 346
Bluetooth
®
phone settings................. 347
Contact/ Call History Settings........ 349
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 359
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 363
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 368 6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 374
Seat heaters ...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 383
• Interior lights.................. 384
• Personal lights............... 384
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 386
• Glove box ...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 388
• Cup holders ................... 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors ................ 391
• Power outlet .................. 392
• Coat hooks .................... 393
• Assist grips .................... 394
• Luggage cover .............. 395
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PRIUS c_UInside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Moon roof switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
*: If equipped
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2704-7. Driving tips
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◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic re ports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to
move forward slightly while avoid ing overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to releas e the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of el ec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tempe rature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasolin e engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of t he
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Impr oper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are app ro-
priate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
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sing the air
c onditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 374
Seat heaters...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 383
• Interior lights ................. 384
• Personal lights .............. 384
6-3. U sing the storage
features
List of storage fea tures ..... 386
• Glove box...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 388
• Cup holders .................. 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors................ 391
• Power outlet .................. 392
• Coat hooks.................... 393
• Assist grips ................... 394
• Luggage cover .............. 395
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights/personal lights (P. 384)
Luggage compartment light (if equipped) ( P. 135)
Interior lights list
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3846-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the lights off
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights off
Interior lights
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Personal lights
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3856-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the power switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/close d.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whet her the doors
are open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the power switch is “LOCK” position, the lights will go of f automatically
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the power switch is off, the lights will go off automatica lly after 20 min-
utes.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be chang ed.
(Customizable features : P. 558)
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybri d system is
off.