5866-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The power switch is off.
*
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
*: The Remote Air Conditioning System cannot be used for approximately 3
minutes and a half after the power switch is turned off.
■Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 10 minutes have passed since operation began
●Any one of the operating conditions is not met
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) drops to low.
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
●The outside temperature is extremely low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long time
in low temperatures)
■Windshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using the Remote Air Conditioning System,
defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than
during normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield
may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity or air conditioning set
temperature.
■Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
When the outside heat exchanger becomes frosted over, heating perfor-
mance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost removal opera-
tion.
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked
or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 296
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Interior features
■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, wind-
shield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt battery
becomes low.
●The headlights, windshield wiper, combination meter, etc. will not operate
while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 280
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 688
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P. 782)
5896-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters
Seat heaters heat the front seats.
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.
5906-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)
The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop 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 turns off.
Operating instructions
indicator
indicator
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6277-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( P. 4 0 6 )
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
■ When cleaning the air intake vents and filters
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle.
● When removing the air intake vent grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
● Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
grille is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filters not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replac ed with a new filter by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filters and vents to its original positions after
cleaning.
The shape of the left side and right side filters are different. When remov-
ing both filters, be careful not to mistake the left-right installation direction.
● Do not install anything but the filters exclusive for this vehicle to the air
intake vents or use the vehicle without installing the filters.
7909-2. Customization
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Illumination (P. 591)
■Charge settings
■Maintenance system
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 secondsOff
–OO 7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting On Off – – O
Interior lights illumination con-
trolOn Off – – O
123
Charge scheduleSetting the charging schedule: P. 179
Charge currentChanging the upper limit of the charging cur-
rent: P. 150
Traction battery heaterSetting “Traction Battery Heater” on/off:
P. 155
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire pressure warning system:
P. 651
800Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Care ................................... 616, 622
Aluminum wheels .................. 617
Exterior.................................. 616
Front camera......................... 408
Interior ................................... 622
Radar sensor ........................ 407
Seat belts .............................. 625
Water-repellent coating ......... 617
Catch protection function ....... 353
Chains ....................................... 567
Charging ................................... 121
Charging cable ...................... 126
Charging equipment.............. 121
Charging indicator ................. 125
Charging messages .............. 197
Charging precautions ............ 172
Charging procedure .............. 165
Charging time may
increase .............................. 154
Charging schedule
function ............................... 176
High voltage components ..... 108
Information related to
charging display.................. 159
Opening and closing the
charging port lid .................. 122
Power sources
precautions ......................... 151
Power sources that can be
used.................................... 149
Safety functions ............ 161, 171
Solar charging system .......... 188
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......... 192
Charging cable ......................... 126
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ............ 126
Charging cable types ............ 127If the charging cable cannot
be unlocked ........................ 146
Indicator ................................ 130
Maintenance ......................... 136
Replacing the plug-cord ........ 132
Safety functions .................... 129
Charging port ........................... 121
Opening and closing ............. 122
Smart lid & connector
locking system .................... 140
If the charging port lid does
not open ............................. 143
Child restraint system ............... 54
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 67
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 68
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 70
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 53
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 72
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ... 646
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 290
Charging precautions............ 160
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 352
Power window precautions ... 355
Rear door child-protectors .... 286
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 690
Riding with children................. 53
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions........ 589
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Flat tire ...................................... 731
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 778
Transmission......................... 777
Washer.................................. 648
Fog lights.................................. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Follow me home system ......... 388
Footwell lights.......................... 591
Front doors............................... 283
Front fog lights ........................ 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 717
Front position lights ................ 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)......... 575
Front seats ............................... 339
Adjustment ............................ 339
Cleaning ................................ 622
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 343
Seat heaters.......................... 589
Front turn signal lights............ 385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Fuel ........................................... 401
Capacity ................................ 772
Fuel gauge ............................ 222
Information ............................ 780
Refueling ............................... 401
Type ...................................... 772
Warning light ......................... 717
Fuel consumption ............ 244, 275
Average fuel consumption .... 244
Current fuel consumption ...... 275Fuel filler door.......................... 403
Opener .................................. 403
Refueling............................... 401
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 403
Fuses ........................................ 691
Glove box ................................. 595
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 343
Head-up display ....................... 264
Headlights ................................ 387
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 389
Follow me home system ....... 388
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 572
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) ............................... 154
Outside rear view mirrors...... 577
Seat heaters ......................... 589
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 716
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 700
High-voltage components ...... 108
Hill-start assist control............ 559
Hood ......................................... 634
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 613
Grocery bag hook ................. 601
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 30
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