TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

5396-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters
Seat heaters heat the front seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● 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 discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

5406-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)
The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop operation, gently press the
other side of the switch.
● The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light turns off.
Operating instructions
indicator
indicator
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5416-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 543)
Front personal/interior lights (P. 542)
Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights
Front door courtesy lights1
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5426-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights on/off
Front interior light
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Front personal lights

5436-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 726)
Rear interior light
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NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

5446-3. Using the storage features
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List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 548)
Glove box ( P. 545)
Bottle holders/door pockets
( P. 547)
Cup holders ( P. 546)
Seat back pockets ( P. 549)
Console box ( P. 545)
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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5456-3. Using the storage features
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Pull up the lever.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Press the knob and open the lid.
Glove box
Console box
Vehicles without solar charging system:
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

5466-3. Using the storage features
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Cup holders
FrontRear
Pull down the armrest.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

5476-3. Using the storage features
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●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders/door pockets
Front doorsRear doors
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.

5486-3. Using the storage features
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Auxiliary boxes
Ty pe A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. 557
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.