2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME Power outlet

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Interior features
Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....................... 434
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
.................................. 443
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 446
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features 450
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 454
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features . 456
Power outlet (1500 W) 468
When the power outlet (1500 W) cannot be used
properly ..................... 475
Garage door opener.... 477

4366-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
switch.
■Defogging the rear window
(if equipped)
A defogger is used to defog the
rear window.
Press the rear window defogger
switch.
When the rear window defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the rear window defogger
switch.
The defogger will automatically turn
off after 15 minutes.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors (if equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
■When the outside temperature
exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air
conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air condi-
tioning power consumption, the air
conditioning system may switch to
recirculated air mode automati-
cally.
This may also reduce fuel con-
sumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected
as a default mode when the power
switch is turned to ON.
●It is possible to switch to outside
air mode at any time by pressing
the outside air mode switch.
■Heating
●In HV mode, the gasoline engine
may operate in order to extract
heat from the engine coolant via
the heater.
●In EV mode, heating is done by a
heat pump system.
• When the outside temperature is low or it is snowing, compared to
conventional vehicles, heating
may be less effective and warm
air may not come out.
• When the outside heat exchanger
is frosted over, fan speed declines
and it may become harder to heat
the interior. However, it is not a
malfunction. In this situation, the
air temperature from the outlets
may not change even though the
set temperature is raised.
• When “AUTO” switch is turned on, the heating is controlled opti-
mally. Therefore, the set heating
performance may not be achieved
even if the fan speed setting is
increased.
Outside heat exchanger
●In the following situations the gas-
oline engine may operate in order
to extract heat from the engine
coolant via the heater even in EV
mode.
• The outside temperature is approximately 75°F (24°C) or low
• Windshield defogger is operating
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4376-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Water droplets during air condi-
tioning operation
The outside heat exchanger, accu-
mulator and air conditioning piping
may incur condensation or frost may
form.
During or after the air conditioning
operation, water droplets may fall
from the vehicle. Ho wever, it is not a
malfunction.
Accumulator
Outside heat exchanger
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning “A/C” switch on will
dehumidify the air from the outlets
and defog the windshield effec-
tively.
●If you turn “A/C” switch off, the
windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■While using “My Room Mode”
●It may not be possible to obtain
the intended defogging perfor-
mance even if the windshield
defogger switch is pressed. If the
windows need to be defogged
before driving, stop charging
power and then press the wind-
shield defogger switch.
●When the outside temperature is
low, heating may feel insufficient
due to restricted operation of the
air conditioning.
Heating cannot be performed
when it is approximately 14°F (-
10°C) or less as the gasoline engine cannot be started during
“My Room Mode”. If heating is
desired, stop charging and
remove the AC charging cable
from the vehicle.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode
and the fan speed to any setting
except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature
is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the
inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is pressed.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in the eco air condi-
tioning mode
●In the eco air conditioning mode,
the air conditioning system is con-
trolled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor
operation controlled to restrict
heating/cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when auto-
matic mode is selected
●The eco air conditioning mode can
be turned on and off using the
option screen of the air condition-
ing control screen. ( P.440)
●When the driving mode is
changed to Eco drive mode, the
eco air conditioning mode is
A
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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
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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

4686-4. Using the other interior features
■Power outlets
●With these power outlets, use
devices which operate on 120
VAC and have a combined maxi-
mum power consumption of 1500
W or less. If a device is connected
and the power consumption is
exceeded, a protection circuit may
be activated and the power supply
function may be stopped.
●Some of the devices that con-
sume a large amount of power,
such as an electric grille, may
require the exclusive use of the
power outlets. When such a
device is connected, do not con-nect other device(s) to the power
outlets.
●When multiple devices are con-
nected, depending on the device,
a connected device may not oper-
ate properly. For such a device,
use exclusively the power outlets.
●When a power outlet is being
used, depending on the device to
be used, the current flow may be
high and the initial peak wattage
may exceed 1500 W.
●When a power outlet is being
used, depending on the device to
be used, it may cause interference
with TV and radio broadcasts.
●While a power outlet is being
used, a cooling fan sound may be
heard from near a luggage com-
partment. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
■Devices which may not operate
properly
The following devices may not oper-
ate properly even if the combined
power consumption is 1500 W or
less:
●Devices with high initial peak watt-
age
●Devices requiring larger amount of
power supply than the power con-
sumption specified in its instruc-
tion manual
●Measuring devices that process
precise data
●Devices that require an extremely
stable power supply
●Devices that require a constant
power supply from the power out-
let, such as a device with a timer.
■Idling stop regulations
The engine starts automatically and
charging is performed when the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) decreases,
etc. Some local governments have
regulations against starting the
engine while parked or stopped.
Use the power outlets appropriately
Power outlet (1500 W)
The system allows the on-
board use of electric
devices which operate on
120 VAC and have a com-
bined power consumption
of 1500 W or less.
Depending on the country
or region where used, it is
not recommended to supply
power to electrical devices
outside of the vehicle as
this may be in conflict with
applicable regulations.
When supplying power to
electrical devices outside of
the vehicle, confirm with the
related local governments
regarding the applicable
regulations in each country
and region in advance. In
addition, be careful not to
drag electrical appliances or
cords when moving the
vehicle.

4696-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
after checking the regulations of the
applicable local government.
■When the power outlets are
used while the vehicle is parked
or stopped
●The doors cannot be
locked/unlocked using the smart
key system.
●The doors cannot be
locked/unlocked using an elec-
tronic key. The doors can only be
locked/unlocked using a mechani-
cal key.
●When a door is opened/closed, a
buzzer may sound or “Key Not
Detected Check Key Location”
may be displayed on the multi-
information display. Check that an
electronic key is carried with you.
●When the vehicle’s surroundings
become dark while supplying
power, the headlights etc. turn on
automatically. For the U.S.A.,
refer to P.269 for information
about turning off the lights.
WARNING
■For safe use
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow children or other
people not used to the opera-
tion to perform the power supply
by themselves.
●Do not disconnect the plug of a
device while your hands are wet
or insert a pin or other object
into the power outlet. Also, if a
liquid or snow is on the power
outlet, dry the outlet before
using it.
●Do not attempt to modify, disas-
semble or repair a power outlet.
For information on repairs, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
●Keep the power outlets free of
dust and foreign matter. Also,
make sure to clean the power
outlets periodically.
●Hold the plug body to plug in/out
of a power outlet. Do not touch
the plug blades. Do not pull on a
cord for unplugging, as other-
wise the plug or cord may be
damaged.
●Stop the use immediately if
abnormal heat is observed on a
cord or power outlet. To prevent
the cord or power outlet from
becoming hot, observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
• Do not connect 2 or more multi- point outlet adapters, such as
dual adapters.
• When an extension cord reel is used, make sure to draw the
whole cord out of the reel.
●If the device to be used has a
ground wire, use the power out-
let in the luggage compartment,
use a conversion adapter avail-
able on the market and connect
the ground wire to the ground
terminal of the conversion
adapter.

4706-4. Using the other interior features
WARNING
●If the plug of a device fits
loosely in a power outlet, even
though it is fully inserted,
replace the power outlet. For
information on replacement,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Devices to be connected
●Make sure to read any instruc-
tion manual which came with a
device and observe any warn-
ings on the device.
●Do not connect a device to a
power outlet if the device is mal-
functioning or its plug is dam-
aged.
●Otherwise, the device may be
further malfunctioning, espe-
cially when the outside tem-
perature is high or low.
●Devices requiring to be installed
on a level place may not oper-
ate properly.
●Do not use devices, other than
waterproof devices, in a place
where water, such as rain, is
splashed over or where it is
humid.
●Do not use a device that has
been or likely to have been
merged in water or absorbed
water within.
●Do not connect a medical
device, as depending on the
vehicle condition, the power
supply function may be tempo-
rarily stopped.
■When the power outlets are
used while the vehicle is
parked or stopped
●The power outlets are designed
to be connected to electric
devices, such as lighting
devices. Do not use them as a
generator that supplies power to
a house, etc. Also, when they
are to be used on an emer-
gency power supply device for
homes, such as an exclusive
device having connection to an
external power source, or a
device whose power supply cir-
cuit for external power source is
separate from electric wiring of
power companies, consult with
the manufacturer or a retailer of
the device.
●When using a power outlet,
make sure to securely engage
the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P. Otherwise,
the vehicle may move, possibly
leading to an accident.
●When using a power outlet, do
not move away from the vehicle.
●Do not perform power supply
during weather when lightning
may occur. Stop supplying
power if lightning is observed
during power supply.
●Do not use the power outlets if
the vehicle has a vehicle cover
installed.
●Do not use a power outlet when
the vehicle is parked on a
slanted place or a slope. When
a power outlet is being used, do
not move the vehicle or cause it
to be inclined.
●Observe the following precau-
tions when a connected cord is
to be brought outside the vehi-
cle: