2023 TOYOTA PRIUS AUX

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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................458
Seat heaters ......................468
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................470
• Front interior light...........471
• Front personal lights ......471
• Rear interior light ...........472
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......473
• Glove box ......................474
• Console box ..................474
• Cup holders ...................475
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ..................476
• Auxiliary boxes ..............477
• Seat back pockets .........478
Luggage compartment
features............................479
5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........485
• Sun visors ......................485
• Vanity mirrors ................485
• Power outlets .................486
• Wireless charger............487
• Armrest ..........................493
• Coat hooks ....................493
• Assist grips ....................4946-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 496
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 502
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 505
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 508
Hood.................................. 511
Positioning a floor jack ...... 513
Engine compartment ......... 514
Tires .................................. 528
Tire inflation pressure........ 537
Wheels .............................. 539
Air conditioning filter .......... 542
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .................. 545
Wiper insert
replacement .................... 550
Electronic key battery ........ 554
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 557
Light bulbs ......................... 561
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5Interior features
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 458
Seat heaters ...................... 468
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 470
• Front interior light .......... 471
• Front personal lights ...... 471
• Rear interior light ........... 472
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 473
• Glove box ...................... 474
• Console box .................. 474
• Cup holders ................... 475
• Bottle holders/
door pockets .................. 476
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 477
• Seat back pockets ......... 478
Luggage compartment
features............................ 479
5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 485
• Sun visors...................... 485
• Vanity mirrors ................ 485
• Power outlets................. 486
• Wireless charger ........... 487
• Armrest .......................... 493
• Coat hooks .................... 493
• Assist grips .................... 494

4735-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 477)
Glove box ( P. 474)
Bottle holders/door pockets
( P. 476)
Cup holders ( P. 475)
Seat back pockets ( P. 478)
Console box ( P. 474)
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WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Interior features
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B (if equipped)
Press in the lid.
The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing small items.
Vehicles with the wireless char-
ger: P. 487
Type C (if equipped)
WARNING
Type A:
Do not store items heavier than 200 g (0.44 lb.).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

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Interior features
Luggage compartment features
Pull the lever upwards.
Secure it with the grocery bag
hooks.
Deck Board
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WARNING
● If the deck board is opened, close it before driving. In the event of sudden
braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the
deck board or the items stored in the auxiliary box.
● Do not place an object which is easy to roll or taller than the storable por-
tion on the deck under box.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the deck board, do not apply too much load on the
deck board.

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The warning reflector can be stowed on the center auxiliary box.
(The warning reflector itself is not included as an original equipment)
Depending on the size and shape of the warning reflector case, etc., you may
not be able to store it.
Warning reflector storage space
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit (2WD mod-
els)
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit (AWD mod-
els)
Vehicles with compact spare
tire
Vehicles with full-size spare
tire
WARNING
When storing the warning reflector, etc., make sure that it is properly stored.
If the warning reflector is not properly stored, it may fly out during emer-
gency braking and lead to an accident.

5116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly (if equipped)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.