2022 TOYOTA PRIUS fuel consumption

4385-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing .
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● In order to suppress odors that occur when the air conditioning system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he blower may
be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 543
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires registered technician to service air conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant

PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)
4435-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Select on the air conditioning control screen.
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time is selected.
The indicator illuminates when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
■
Air conditioning eco mode
The air conditioning system is c ontrolled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as re ducing fan speed, etc.
Select on the air condit ioning control screen.
The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time
is selected.
The indicator illuminates when the air conditioning eco mode i s
on.
Other functions

4485-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● In order to suppress odors that occur when the air conditioning system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he blower may
be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 543
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires registered technician to service air conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant

726Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)
Front turn signal lights ........... 255Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Turn signal lever ................... 255
Fuel ........................................... 671 Capacity ................................ 663
Fuel gauge ............................ 116
Information ............................ 671
Refueling............................... 277
Type ...................................... 663
Warning light ......................... 590
Fuel consumption............ 133, 168
Fuel filler door.......................... 277
Opener .................................. 279
Refueling............................... 277
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 280
Fuses ........................................ 558
Garage door opener ................ 482
Glove box ................................. 456
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 203
Head-up display ....................... 158
Headlights ................................ 257 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................................. 262
Headlight aim ................ 561, 713
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Heated steering wheel............. 450
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ....... ................. 430, 440
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 434, 444
Seat heaters ......................... 450 High coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 590
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 572
High-voltage components ........ 89
Hill-start assist control ........... 416
Hood ......................................... 511
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 462
Coat hooks ........................... 480
Grocery bag hook ................. 463
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 206
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Air intake vent ......................... 90
Location .................................. 89
Specification ......................... 663
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent............ 90 Cleaning ............................... 546
Hybrid system............................ 84 Brake Override System ........ 223
Drive-Start Control ................ 224
Emergency shut off system .... 90
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 127, 165, 170
EV drive mode ...................... 246
High voltage components ....... 89
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 129
Hybrid system precautions ..... 89
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 422
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 641
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch ........................ 239
Regenerative braking ............. 87
Starting the hybrid system .... 239
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 85
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 129
Hybrid transmission................ 249
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