2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME air conditioning

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Interior features
■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 approxim ately 3
minutes and a half after the power switch is turned off.
■ Remote Air Conditioning S ystem automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following cond itions:
● 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 lo w
● The outside temperature is extremely low
● When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left f or 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 p erfor-
mance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost r emoval opera-
tion.

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Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indi cate 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. 293
■ When using the Remote A ir Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information d isplay. 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 Condit ioning System is operating
● Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditio ning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporari ly 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 1 2-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. 276
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 635
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P. 741)

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Interior features
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
● Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may st ill reach a
high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children
and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehydration or hypo-
thermia or could result in death or serious injury.
● Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wire less
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessa r y.
● Do not operate “A/C” if the hood is open. The air conditioning may operate
unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use “A/C” only when necessary.

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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and front seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter 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 ove rheating:
• 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 sea t 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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Interior features
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator in the instrument
cluster comes on when the heated
steering wheel is operating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
● The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
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 the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.
●The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mod e.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Seat heaters
indicator
indicator
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 564
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 569
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 575
General maintenance........ 578
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 581
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 582
Hood ................................. 585
Positioning a floor jack ...... 587
Engine compartment ......... 588
Tires .................................. 602
Tire inflation pressure ....... 611
Wheels .............................. 614
Replacing the tire .............. 617
Air conditioning filter.......... 628
Wiper insert replacement .................... 632
Electronic key battery........ 635
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 638
Headlight aim .................... 641
Light bulbs......................... 643

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7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■When using a high pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from t he high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal.
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
● Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
● Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
■ When raising the windshield wiper arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.Hook parts

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 611)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 600)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display
(P. 210) on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiato r, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (P. 594)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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