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PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)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
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 496
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 502
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 505
General maintenance ........ 508
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 511
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care 

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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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4755-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
The USB  charging ports  are  used  to  supply 2.1 A  of electricity at 5 V
to  external  devices.  The  USB  c harging  ports  are  for  charging  on ly.
They are not designed for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. R efer to
the  manual  included  with  the  dev ice  before  using  a  USB  charging
port.
Open the lid.
■ The USB charging ports can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ Situations in which the USB charg ing ports may not operate correctly
● If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected
● If  a  device  designed  to  communicate  with  a  personal  computer,  s uch  as  a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on de vice)
● If  the  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  is  high,  such  as  after  the  vehicle  has
been parked in the sun
■ About connected external devices
Depending  on  the  connected  external  device,  charging  may  occasi onally  be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
USB charging ports 

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5-4. Using the other interior features
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB charging ports
● Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.
● Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.
● When  the  USB  charging  ports  are  not  in  use,  close  the  lids.  If  a  foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.
● Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging port s.
● Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.
■ To prevent damage to external devices
● Do  not  leave  external  devices  in  the  vehicle.  The  temperature  i nside  the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external dev ice.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time wit h the hybrid
system stopped. 

738Alphabetical index
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Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ..................................... 471
Tools ................................. 613, 632
Top tether strap ......................... 72
Total load capacity (vehicle  capacity weight) .................... 664
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 584
Towing eyelet........................ 587
Trailer towing ........................ 243
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ......... 288
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction battery (hybrid  battery) ..................................... 88
Air intake vent ......................... 89
Location .................................. 88
Specification ......................... 667
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction motor (electric  motor) ....................................... 84
Trailer towing ........................... 243
Transmission ........................... 255 Driving mode select switch ... 347
Hybrid transmission .............. 255
P position switch ................... 256
Trip meters ............................... 119
Turn signal lights..................... 261 Replacing light bulbs..... 570, 572
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Wattage ................................ 674
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port
*1, 2
Vanity lights ............................. 473 Wattage ................................ 674
Vanity mirrors .......................... 473 Vanity lights .......................... 473
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 665
Vehicle proximity notification 
system...................................... 85
Vehicle Stability Control  (VSC) ...................................... 420
Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Voice command system
*1, 2
VSC (Vehicle Stability 
Control) .................................. 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 336
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Intuitive parking assist .......... 365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 312
Open door..................... 189, 594
Parking Support Brake  function............................... 379
Pre-collision warning ............ 296
Radar cruise control ............. 336
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert)................................... 349
Seat belt reminder ................ 595
Shift position ......................... 257
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