2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME Owners Manual

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
5055-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealer s or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affect s the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not funct ion correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 508
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 520
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................ 531
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 535 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 537• Front interior light .......... 538
• Front personal lights ..... 538
• Rear interior light .......... 539
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 540• Glove box...................... 541
• Console box .................. 541
• Cup holders .................. 542
• Bottle holders/door pockets ................. 543
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 544
• Seat back pockets ........ 544
Luggage compartment features ........................... 545
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 549 • Sun visors ..................... 549
• Vanity mirrors................ 549
• Power outlets ................ 550
• USB charging ports....... 551
• Wireless charger ........... 553
• Armrest ......................... 562
• Coat hooks.................... 562
• Assist grips ................... 563
Garage door opener.......... 564

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehi-
cles with 7-inch display)
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Move the temperature setting
knob upwards to increase the
temperature and downwards to
decreases the temperature.
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
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Fan speed setting
Move the fan speed setting
knob upwards to increase the
fan speed and downwards to
decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown on the
display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Temperature
setting knob
Fan speed
setting knob

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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 recirculated air modes
(  P. 511)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 5 1 1 )
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(  P. 512)
Airflow change
knob
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Press .
Adjust the temperature setting. ( P. 5 0 8 )
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the
indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operat ed 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.
Press on the air conditioning operation panel 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)
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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time is pressed.
The indicator illuminates when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
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Air conditioning eco mode
The air conditioning system is c ontrolled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as re ducing fan speed, etc.
Press .
The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time
is pressed.
“ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen when the air condi-
tioning eco mode is on.
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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. Also, turning the power switch off during o peration
can return to the previous mode.
Other functions

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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 defoggers are on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
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Eco score (A/C score)
 P. 2 2 9