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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system (vehicles with 
7-inch display) ................. 436
Automatic air conditioning  system (vehicles with 
11.6-inch display) ............ 446
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 456 5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 458• Front interior light .......... 459
• Front personal lights ..... 459
• Rear interior light .......... 460
5-3. Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 461 • Glove box...................... 462
• Console box .................. 462
• Cup holders .................. 463
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 464
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 465
• Seat back pockets ........ 466
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 467
5-4. Using the other interior  features
Other interior features ....... 473 • Sun visors ..................... 473
• Vanity mirrors................ 473
• Power outlets ................ 474
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Wireless charger ........... 477
• Armrest ......................... 486
• Coat hooks.................... 486
• Assist grips ................... 487
Garage door opener.......... 488 
     
        
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4375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Change the airflow mode
Move  the  airflow  change  knob
upwards  or  downwards  to
change the airflow mode.
The  air  outlets  used  are
switched  each  time  the  knob  is
operated.
Air flows to the upper body
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air  and recirculated air modes 
(  P. 439)
● Defogging the windshield ( P.   4 4 0 )
● Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors 
(  P. 440)
Airflow change 
knob
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2
3
4 
     
        
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4405-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.
Press  .
Set    to  outside  air  mode  if  the  recirculated  air  mode  is  used. 
(It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
The   indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.
To  return  to  the  previous  mode,  press    again  when  the  wind-
shield is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  rear  window  and  to  remove  rain-
drops, dew and frost from the  outside rear view mirrors.
Press  .
Defoggers switch between on and off each time   is pressed.
The   indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 1 5 minutes. 
■
Eco score (A/C score)
 P.   1 3 1 
     
        
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Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do  not  use
   during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.
The  difference  between  the  temperature  of  the  outside  air  and  t hat  of  the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog  up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
■ When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have  repair/replacement  performed  by  your Toyota  dealer.  When  a   part  of
the  air  conditioning  system,  such  as  the  evaporator,  is  to  be  r eplaced,  it
must be replaced with a new one.
■ Air outlets
The  air  outlets  become  hot  when  used  for  heating.  Therefore,  us e  caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging. 
     
        
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Other functions
●
Switching between outside air  and recirculated air modes 
(  P. 449)
● Defogging the windshield ( P.   4 5 0 )
● Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors 
(  P. 450)
Select   on the air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting. ( P.   4 4 7 )
To stop the operation, select  .
■Automatic mode indicator
If  the  fan  speed  setting  or  air  flow  modes  are  operated,  the
  indicator  goes  off.  However,  automatic  mode  for  func-
tions other than that o perated is maintained.
This function automatically contro ls the air conditioning airflow so that
priority  is  given  to  the  front  seats.  When  the  front  passenger  seat  is
not  occupied,  airflow  may  switch  to  only  the  driver’s  seat.  Unn eces-
sary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front  seat  concentrated  airflow  mode  operates  in  the  following  situa-
tions.
● No passengers are dete cted in the rear seats
● The windshield defogger is not operating
While operating,   illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat con centrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to t he front
seats  only  and  to  all  seats  can  be  switched  via  switch  operatio n.
When  the  mode  has  been  switched  manually,  automatic  airflow
control stops operating.
Select   on the center displ ay and switch the airflow.
● Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only
● Indicator off: Airfl ow to all the seats
Using automatic mode
Front seat concentrated  airflow mode (S-FLOW)
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4505-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.
Press  .
Set    to  outside  air  mode  if  the  recirculated  air  mode  is  used.
(It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai
r flow and
temperature up.
The switch indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.
To return to the previous mode, press   again when the windshiel d is
defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  rear  window  and  to  remove  rain-
drops, dew and frost from the  outside rear view mirrors.
Press  .
Defoggers switch between on and off each time   is pressed. 
The switch indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 1 5 minutes.
■
Eco score (A/C score)
 P.   1 4 8 
     
        
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Interior features
■Customization
Settings  (e.g. A/C  auto  switching  operation)  can  be  changed.  (C ustomizable
features: P. 690)
WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use   during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.  T h e
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that  of the wind-
shield  can  cause  the  outer  surface  of  the  windshield  to  fog  up,   blocking
your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
■ When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have  repair/replacement  performed  by  your Toyota  dealer.  When  a   part  of
the  air  conditioning  system,  such  as  the  evaporator,  is  to  be  r eplaced,  it
must be replaced with a new one.
■ Air outlets
The  air  outlets  become  hot  when  used  for  heating.  Therefore,  us e  caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging. 
     
        
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5-4. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
Other interior features
To  set  the  visor  in  the  forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion,  flip  down,  unhook,  and
swing it to the side.
To  use the  side extender,  place
the  visor  in  the  side  position,
then slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The  light  turns  on  when  the  cover
is opened.
If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned o ff, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  leave  the  vanity  l ights  on  for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.