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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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5Interior features
PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 278
Seat heaters ......................279
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 280• Front interior light .......... 281
• Front personal lights ...... 281
• Rear interior light ........... 282
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 283• Glove boxes .................. 284
• Console box .................. 284
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets .................. 285
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 287
• Card holders .................. 288
Luggage compartment features............................ 289
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ........ 292 • Sun visors...................... 292
• Vanity mirrors ................ 292
• Clock ............................. 293
• Power outlet .................. 294
• Assist grips .................... 295
• Panoramic roof shades ........................... 296
• Rear sunshades ............ 298

2795-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters∗
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.
●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.
∗: If equipped
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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.

2805-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior lights list
Rear interior light (→P. 282)
Front personal/interior lights ( →P. 281)
Power switch lighting
Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights1
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5
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2815-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Front interior light
XVehicles without panoramic roofXVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Front personal lights
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XVehicles without panoramic roofXVehicles with panoramic roof
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off

2825-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the door position on
When the personal/interior light
main switch is in the off position,
the rear interior light will not turn on
even if the door is opened with the
rear interior light switch in door
position.
Turns the light on
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
● If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
● Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 465)
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.

2835-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
List of storage features
Card holders
(if equipped: →P. 288)
Auxiliary boxes ( →P. 287)
Cup holders ( →P. 285) Glove boxes (
→P. 284)
Bottle holders/door pockets
( → P. 285)
Console box ( →P. 284)1
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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.

2845-3. Using the storage features
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Push the button to open the lid.
The lid can be opened by pushing
either the front or rear button.
If the lower glove box is opened when the front position lights are illuminated,
the light illuminates.
Glove boxes
XUpper glove boxXLower glove box
Pull up the lever. Pull up the lever.
Console box

2895-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Luggage compartment features
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
Auxiliary boxes
XCenter XSide
Lift the deck board.
When closing, lift the deck board
slightly and then fold it towards the
rear of the vehicle.
Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from the
front side of the vehicle to prevent
hitting the cargo hook.

2925-4. Using the other interior features
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Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.