2021 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual (in English)

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4575-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
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 (if equipped)
Indicator
Indicator
1
2

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5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light ( P. 460)
Front personal/interior lights ( P. 459)
Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights1
2
3
4
5

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4595-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
Front interior light
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the door position on/off
Turns the lights on/off
Front personal lights
1
2
3
1
2
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off

460
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent the 12-volt batte ry from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 690)
Rear interior light
1
2
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights o n longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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5-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 465)
Glove box ( P. 4 6 2 )
Bottle holders/door pockets
(  P. 464) Cup holders (
P. 463)
Seat back pockets (P. 466)
Console box ( P. 462)1
2
3
4
5
6
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items sto red inside.

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5-3. Using the storage features
Pull up the lever.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Press the knob and open the lid.
Glove box
Console box
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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4635-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Cup holders
FrontRear
Pull down the armrest.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks t o prevent
burns.

464
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5-3. Using the storage features
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders/door pockets
Front doorsRear doors
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottl es or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.