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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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7-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers ...........568 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency .......................569 
If the vehicle is submerged  
or water on the road is 
rising ................................570 
7-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ......................572 
If you think something is  
wrong ...............................579 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds .............................580 
If a warning message is  
displayed .........................589 
If you have a flat tire  
(vehicles without 
spare tire) ........................598 
If you have a flat tire  
(vehicles with 
spare tire) ........................618 
If the hybrid system will  
not start............................634 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly ........636 
If the 12-volt battery is  
discharged .......................639 
If your vehicle  
overheats .........................645 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................650 
8-1. Specifications 
Maintenance data  
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 654 
Fuel information ................ 668 
8-2. Customization 
Customizable features ...... 670 
8-3. Initialization 
Items to initialize................ 679
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications 

941-5. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. 
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of 
the following. 
● Nobody is in the vehicle. 
● The side windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm 
is set. 
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle. 
■ Triggering of the alarm 
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) 
● The doors are unlocked using the 
mechanical key. 
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door 
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button. 
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( P. 639) 

1743-1. Key information
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 554)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself (P. 554). However, as there is a
danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers 

1753-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)■If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.
■If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery. 
(P. 554)
■Replacing the battery
P. 554
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in
your possession) has been registered.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism. 

1783-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 93)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 636)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 554) When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves. 

1893-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ When “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is 
displayed on the multi-information display 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 
immediately. 
■ Battery-saving function 
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic 
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time. 
● In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some 
time to unlock the doors. 
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of 
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer. 
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer. 
● If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer, 
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this 
case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote con- 
trol or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors. 
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function 
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping 
the electronic key from receiving radio waves. 
Press   twice while pressing and 
holding  . Confirm that the electronic 
key indicator flashes 4 times. 
While the battery-saving mode is set, the 
smart entry & start system cannot be 
used. To cancel the function, press any of
the electronic key buttons. 

1903-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 636)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window 
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices