2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME Power

4386-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
turned on automatically. (P.422)
●To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following
operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Deactivate Eco drive mode
( P.422)
• Turn off eco air conditioning mode
( P.440)
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●In order to suppress odors that
occur when the air conditioning
system starts, the air flow mode
may change to blow air to the feet
or air may stop blowing for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Using the voice control system
(if equipped)
Air conditioning system can be
operated using voice control sys-
tem.
For details regarding the voice con-
trol system, refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.535
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is attached to the hood at the loca-
tion shown in th
e following illustra-
tion.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
■Noise from air conditioning sys-
tem
Approximately 90 seconds after the
power switch turned to OFF, you
may hear sound coming from air
conditioning system. This is the
sound of a air conditioning system
initialize and, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features: P.618)
Caution
Air conditioning sys-
tem
Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type
Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem
Flammable refrigerant

4436-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Front seats
Press the switch to turn the seat
heater on/off.
Heated steering
wheel
*/seat heat-
ers
*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good airflow by suck-
ing air into the front seats
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be take n if anyone in
the following catego ries comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Operating the heated
steering wheel
Operating the seat heat-
ers

4446-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
The level indicators come on
yellow during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
■Outboard rear seats (if
equipped)
Press the switch to turn the seat
heater on/off.
The indicator on the switch illumi-
nates during operation.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Press the switch to turn the seat
ventilator on/off.
The level indicators come on
green during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,
the fan speed of the seat ventilator
AWARNING
■To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Operating the seat venti-
lators
A

4466-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights (P.447)
Interior lights ( P.447)/Front personal lights ( P.447)
Shift lever light
*
Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped) ( P.448)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
*: The shift lever light turns on/off together with the tail lights.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■Automatic illumina tion of the
interior lights
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically. The interior
lights will turn off au tomatically after
approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured. (The interior
lights may not turn on automatically
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4536-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
The item such as smartphone
can be stowed.
■When using USB Type-C
charging ports in the console
box
The shape of the console box allows
power cables to be passed through
when the console box lid is closed.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open
tray
Observe the following precautions
when putting items in the open
tray. Failure to do so may cause
items to be thrown out of the tray
in the event of sudden braking or
steering. In these cases, the items
may interfere with pedal operation
or cause driver distraction, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray
that can easily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items in the tray
higher than the tray’s edge.
●Do not put items in the tray that
may protrude over the tray’s
edge.
Side tray
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open
tray
Do not store items in the tray that
can easily shift or roll out. Failure
to do so may cause items to be
thrown out of the tray in the event
of sudden braking or steering. In
these cases, the items may inter-
fere with pedal operation or cause
driver distraction, resulting in an
accident.

4566-4. Using the other interior features
6-4.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
3 To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Automatic light off to prevent
12-volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Please use a power supply for
electronic goods that use less
than 12 VDC /10 A (power con-
sumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used
when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■When stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
Disconnect electrical devices with
charging functions, such as mobile
battery packs.
If such devices ar e left connected,
the hybrid system may not stop nor-
mally.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the vanity lights on
for extended periods while the
hybrid system is off.
Power outlet (12 VDC)

4576-4. Using the other interior features
6
Interior features
The USB Type-C charging ports
are used to supply 3 A of elec-
tricity at 5 V to external devices.
The USB Type-C charging ports
are for charging only. They are
not designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB Type-C charging
port.
■Front
■Console box
Open the console box.
■Rear
Vehicles without rear seat
heater
NOTICE
■When power outlet is not in
use
To avoid damaging the power out-
let, close the power outlet lid
when the power outlet is not in
use.
Foreign objects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause
a short circuit.
■To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that
uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the power outlet lon-
ger than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
USB Type-C charging
ports

4586-4. Using the other interior features
Vehicles with rear seat heater
■The USB Type-C charging ports
can be used when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■Situations in which the USB
Type-C charging ports may not
operate correctly
●If a device which consumes more
than 3 A at 5 V is connected
●If a device designed to communi-
cate with a personal computer,
such as a USB memory device, is
connected
●If the connected external device is
turned off (depending on device)
●If the temperature inside the vehi-
cle is high, such as after the vehi-
cle has been parked in the sun
■About connected external
devices
Depending on the connected exter-
nal device, charging may occasion-
ally be suspended and then start
again. This is not a malfunction.A smartphone that is compatible
with the Qi standard for wireless
charging according to the Wire-
less Power Consortium can be
charged just by placing it on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used
with smartphones that cannot
be placed on the wireless char-
ger. Also, depending on the
smartphone, it may not operate
as normal. Please read the
operation manual for smart-
phones to be used.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
USB Type-C charging ports
●Do not insert foreign objects into
the ports.
●Do not spill water or other liq-
uids into the ports.
●Do not apply excessive force to
or impact the USB Type-C
charging ports.
●Do not disassemble or modify
the USB Type-C charging ports.
■To prevent damage to exter-
nal devices
●Do not leave external devices in
the vehicle. The temperature
inside the vehicle may become
high, resulting in damage to an
external device.
●Do not push down on or apply
unnecessary force to an exter-
nal device or the cable of an
external device while it is con-
nected.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the USB Type-C
charging ports for a long period of
time when the hybrid system is
off.
Wireless charger (if
equipped)