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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 430
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 440
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 450 5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 452• Front interior light .......... 453
• Front personal lights ..... 453
• Rear interior light .......... 454
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 455 • Glove box...................... 456
• Console box .................. 456
• Cup holders .................. 457
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 458
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 459
• Seat back pockets ........ 460
Luggage compartment features ........................... 461
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 467 • Sun visors ..................... 467
• Vanity mirrors................ 467
• Power outlets ................ 468
• USB charging ports....... 469
• Wireless charger ........... 471
• Armrest ......................... 480
• Coat hooks.................... 480
• Assist grips ................... 481
Garage door opener.......... 482
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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 recirculat ed air modes
( P. 433)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 434)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 434)
Airflow change
knob
1
2
3
4
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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 that 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 battery 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 replaced, 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. 443)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 4 4 4 )
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 444)
Select on the air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting. ( P. 4 4 1 )
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)
1
2
3
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4445-1. 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 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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■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switching operation) can be changed. (C ustomizable
features: P. 686)
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 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 battery 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 replaced, 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.