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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 212
Inside rear view mirror....... 214
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 216
3-5. Opening and closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 218
Moon roof .......................... 223
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 228
Cargo and luggage............ 239
Vehicle load limits ............. 242
Trailer towing..................... 243
Dinghy towing.................... 244
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 245
EV drive mode................... 252
Hybrid transmission........... 255
Turn signal lever................ 261
Parking brake .................... 262
4-3. Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 263
AHB (Automatic High  Beam) ............................. 268
Fog light switch ................. 273
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 275
Rear window wiper and  washer ............................ 281 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 283
4-5. Using the driving support  systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ... 288
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) ........................... 296
LTA (Lane Tracing  Assist).............................. 307
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 322
Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-speed 
range ............................... 326
Cruise control .................... 342
Driving mode select  switch .............................. 347
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 349
• The Blind Spot Monitor 
function.......................... 354
• The Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function ................. 357
Intuitive parking assist ....... 362
Parking Support Brake  function ............................ 373
S-APGS (Simple  Advanced Parking 
Guidance System) ........... 386
Driving assist systems ....... 420
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 427
Winter driving tips .............. 430
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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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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 512
Hood.................................. 515
Positioning a floor jack ...... 517
Engine compartment ......... 518
Tires .................................. 532
Tire inflation pressure........ 542
Wheels .............................. 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 548
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter .................. 551
Wiper insert  replacement .................... 556
Electronic key battery ........ 560
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 563
Headlight aim .................... 566
Light bulbs ......................... 568
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .......... 580
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 581
If the vehicle is trapped in  rising water...................... 582 7-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 584
If you think something is  wrong............................... 591
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 592
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 603
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles without 
spare tire) ........................ 611
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles with 
spare tire) ........................ 631
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 645
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 647
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged ....................... 650
If your vehicle overheats.... 656
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 661
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21Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)TRIP switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 119
Audio remote control switches
*2
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 99
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 334
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 315
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 342
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
*1. . . . . . .  P. 326
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 457
Talk switch
*2
Telephone switches*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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281-1. For safe use
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Adjust  the  angle  of  the  seat-
back  so  that  you  are  sitting
straight  up  and  so  that  you  do
not  have  to  lean  forward  to
steer. (P.   2 0 4 )
Adjust  the  seat  so  that  you  can
depress the  pedals  fully  and so
that  your  arms  bend  slightly  at
the  elbow  when  gripping  the
steering wheel. ( P. 204)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. ( P.   2 0 9 )
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P.   3 0 )
Make sure that all occupants are  wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. ( P.   3 0 )
Use  a  child  restraint  system  appropriate  for  the  child  until  th e  child
becomes large enough to properly  wear the vehicle’s seat belt. 
(  P. 56)
Make  sure  that  you  can  see  backward  clearly  by  adjusting  the  in side
and outside rear view  mirrors properly. (P. 214, 216)
For  safe  driving,  adjust  the  seat  and  mirror  to  an  appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors
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381-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The  driver  and  all  passengers  in  the  vehicle  must  wear  their  se at  belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the se at belts.
● The  SRS  driver  airbag  deploys  with  considerable  force,  and  can  cause
death  or  serious  injury  especially  if  the  driver  is  very  close  to  the  airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advi ses:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3  in. (50 - 75 mm)
of  inflation,  placing  yourself  10  in.  (250  mm)  from  your  driver   airbag  pro-
vides  you  with  a  clear  margin  of  safety.  This  distance  is  measured  from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit  less than 10
in.  (250  mm)  away  now,  you  can  change  your  driving  position  in  several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reach ing the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  Although  vehicle  designs  vary,  many  drivers  can  achieve  the  10  in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward , simply
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the ba ck of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a f irm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The  seat  should  be  adjusted  as  recommended  by  NHTSA  above,  whil e
still  maintaining  control  of  the  foot  pedals,  steering  wheel,  and  your  view
of the instrument panel controls. 

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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● Do  not  hang  coat  hangers  or  other  hard  objects  on  the  coat  hook s. All  of
these  items  could  become  projectiles  and  may  cause  death  or  ser ious
injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
● If  a  vinyl  cover  is  put  on the  area  where  the SRS  knee  airbag  w ill  deploy,
be sure to remove it.
● Do  not  use  seat  accessories  which  cover  the  parts  where  the  SRS  side
airbags  and  SRS  seat  cushion  airbag  inflate  as  they  may  interfe re  with
inflation  of  the  SRS  airbags.  Such  accessories  may  prevent  the  side  air-
bags and seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the system
or  cause  the  side  airbags  and  seat  cushion  airbag  to  inflate  accidentally,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area  of the SRS air-
bag components or the front doors. 
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do  not  touch  any  of  the  component  parts  immediately  after  the  S RS  air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● Do  not  attach  anything  to  or  lean  any-
thing  against  areas  such  as  the  dash-
board,  steering  wheel  pad  and  lower
portion of the instrument panel. 
These  items  can  become  projectiles
when  the  SRS  driver,  front  passenger
and knee airbags deploy.
● Do not attach anything to areas such as
a  door,  windshield,  side  windows,  front
or  rear  pillar,  roof  side  rail  and  assist
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deplo yed, open a
door or side window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to
do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin  irritation. 
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad  and  front  and  rear  pillar  garnishes,  are  damaged  or  cracked ,  have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
● Do  not  place  anything,  such  as  a  cushion,  on  the  front  passenger’s  seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents t he sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, th e SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of  a collision.
■ Modification and disposal of  SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbag s
● Repairs,  modifications,  removal  or  replacement  of  the  steering  wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, s ide and rear
pillars,  roof  side  rails,  front  door  panels,  front  door  trims  o r  front  door
speakers
● Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)
● Repairs  or  modifications  of  the  front  fender,  front  bumper,  or  side  of  the
occupant compartment
● Installation  of  a  grille  guard  (bull  bars,  kangaroo  bar,  etc.),   snow  plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation  of  electronic  devices  such  as  mobile  two-way  radio s  and  CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disa bility