TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and
fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display. (if
equipped)
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “” to
decrease the temperature
.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press
“” on to increase the temperature and “” to decrease
the temperature.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Automatic mode
Temperature control
Recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger mode
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
mode
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Changing the recirculated air mode
Press . ( P. 2 0 1 208)
Using the windshield defogger mode
Press . ( P. 201, 208)
Using the rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
mode
Press . ( 213)
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. (vehi-
cles with mirror defoggers)
Press
to display the air conditioning operation screen.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.
indicator located in the
instrument panel.
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■Operating conditions
The “POWER” switch must be in the ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with mir-
ror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is not operating.

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter)
CD and CD changer and AM/FM radio
Press to display the audio operation screen.
This illustration below is for a vehicle equipped with the CD
changer player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for
vehicles equipped with the CD changer.
AUDIO
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CD player:Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
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Using the radioP. 221
Using the CD playerP. 235
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 250
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 259
Using the AUX adapterP. 265
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 266

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is not operating.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter)
CD and AM/FM radio
Press to display the audio operation screen.
AUDIO
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■
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
CD player:Plays audio CDs and CD text.
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Using the radioP. 230
Using the CD playerP. 243
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 263
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 266

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NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is not operating.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.