
TABLE OF CONTENTS4
PRIUS c_U5-1.  Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2.  Basic Operations  (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio  switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations ...... 286
5-3.  Setup  (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings.................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings .................... 293
5-4.  Using the  Multimedia system
Selecting the  audio source ................... 294
List screen operation ......... 295
Optimal use of the  multimedia system .......... 297
5-5.  Using the radio  (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 298 5-6.  Playing an audio CD and 
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 300
5-7.  Using an external device  (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 306
Listening to a USB  memory device ................ 311
Using the AUX port ............ 316
5-8.  Connecting Bluetooth
® 
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to  use wireless 
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time ........................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time..... 323
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 324
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 326
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details................... 328
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings................ 329
5Audio system 

5
1
9 8 6 5
4
3
2
PRIUS c_U
10
7
5-9.  Bluetooth® Audio 
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
® 
Audio ............................... 330
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone 
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
® 
Phone.............................. 332
Making a call ..................... 335
Receiving a call ................. 338
Speaking on the phone ..... 339
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ............ 343
Using the steering  wheel switches ................ 348
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings............................ 349
Contact/Call History  Settings ........................... 351
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ............ 361
5-11. Bluetooth
® 
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 365
5-12. Using the voice  command system 
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 370 6-1.  Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Automatic air  conditioning system ......... 376
Seat heaters ...................... 384
6-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 385
• Interior lights.................. 386
• Personal lights............... 386
6-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features ...... 388
• Glove box ...................... 389
• Console box .................. 389
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 390
• Cup holders ................... 391
• Bottle holders ................ 392
6-4.  Other interior features Other interior features........ 393
• Sun visors ..................... 393
• Vanity mirrors ................ 393
• Power outlet .................. 394
• Coat hooks .................... 395
• Assist grips .................... 396
• Luggage cover .............. 397
6Interior features 

12
PRIUS c_UThe  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  pretensioner  devices  in  your  Toyot
a  contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners  left  as  they  are,  this  may  cause  an  accident  such  as fire. Be
sure  to  have  the  systems  of  the  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your  Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Your  vehicle  has  components  that  may  contain  perchlorate.  These   compo-
nents  may  include  airbag,  seat  belt  pretensioners,  and  wireless   remote  con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the  influence:  Never drive  your vehicle when  unde r  the  influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle.  Alcohol  and  certain  drugs  delay  reaction  time,  impair  judg ment  and
reduce  coordination,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  that  could   result  in
death or serious injury.
Defensive  driving: Always  drive  defensively. Anticipate  mistake s  that  other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
Driver  distraction:  Always  give  your  full  attention  to  driving.  Anything  that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a  cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow  children to
have or use the key.
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral.
There is also a  danger that  children  may  injure  themselves  by p laying with
the  cigarette  lighter,  the  windows,  the  moon  roof,  or  other  fea tures  of  the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatu res inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children. 

21Pictorial index
PRIUS c_UAudio remote control switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 283
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 104
Cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 25 1
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  348
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 370
*1:For vehicles with a navi gation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
1
2
3
4
5 

24Pictorial index
PRIUS c_UInside rear view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 160
Sun visors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 393
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 393
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 386
Microphone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
. . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 333
Moon roof switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 167
Assist grips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 396
*: If equipped
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 

1233-1. Key information
3
Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U■
Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If  the  wireless  remote  control  function  does  not  operate,  the  b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 451)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the hybrid
system stops. ( P. 503)
● As the electronic  key always receives radio waves, the battery  will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following  symptoms indi-
cate  that  the  electronic  key  battery  may  be  depleted.  Replace  the  battery
when necessary. ( P. 451)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key  within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ Replacing the battery
P. 451
■ Confirmation  of  the  registered   key  number  (vehicles  with  a  smar t  key
system)
The  number  of  keys  already  registered  to  the  vehicle  can  be  confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 560) 

1343-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
PRIUS c_U
■Switching the door unlock func tion (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control. 
Turn the power switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press an d hold 
or   for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding  . 
The  setting  changes  each  time  an  operation  is  performed,  as  sho wn  below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, w ait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
■ Conditions  affecting  the  operation  of  the  smart  key  system  or  w ireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control  function may  not operate  normally  i n the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone  or  other  wireles s  communi-
cation device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a me tallic object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being use d nearby
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 143
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 560)
1
2
Unlocking doorsBeep
Holding  the  driver's  door  handle
unlocks only the driver's door. 
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Holding  the  front  passenger’s  door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding  either  front  door  handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once 

1433-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U■
Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing  the  smart  key  system,  wireless  remote  control  and  immobilizer
system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 520)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• A  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other  wire less  com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices