climate control TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 270
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ........................... 280
Solar Ventilation System .... 282
Remote Air Conditioning 
System ............................. 285
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 291
Using the radio ................... 294
Using the CD player ........... 303
Playing back MP3 
and WMA discs ................ 311
Optimal use of 
the audio system .............. 319
Using the AUX adapter ...... 322
Using the steering  switches ........................... 323
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ........... 326
Using the hands-free 
system .............................. 329
Making a phone call ........... 338
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system 
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book ........ 354 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 363
• Personal/interior 
light main switch ............... 364
• Personal/interior lights ...... 365
• Interior light ....................... 365
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 367
• Glove boxes ..................... 368
• Console box ..................... 369
• Overhead console ............ 370
• Card holder ....................... 371
• Cup holders ...................... 372
• Bottle holders ................... 374
• Auxiliary box ..................... 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 376
Vanity mirror ....................... 377
Outside temperature 
display .............................. 378
Power outlets ...................... 379
Seat heaters ....................... 381
Armrest ............................... 383
Floor mats........................... 384
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 385
Garage door opener ........... 389
Safety Connect ................... 395
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Talk switch* P. 326
Audio remote control
switches
P. 323
Climate remote control switches P. 280
“DISP” button P. 188
“TRIP” button
P. 188
Telephone switch* P. 326
Distance switch P. 218
“LKA” switch P. 235
Cruise control switch P. 214, 218

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
switch or “TRIP” switch of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched switch highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
switch that is being operated.
The switch can then be operated
by further presses.

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■Before driving the vehicle
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 th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and push the “P” position switch without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If necessa ry block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 270
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ......................... 280
Solar Ventilation 
System ........................... 282
Remote Air Conditioning  System ........................... 285
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers .... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 291
Using the radio ................. 294
Using the CD player ......... 303
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................... 311
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................... 319
Using the AUX adapter .... 322
Using the steering 
switches ......................... 323
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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Outside air or recirculated
air mode
Temperature control
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation. 
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answ er any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires de pends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 270
ABS........................................... 245
Active head restraint................. 78
Air conditioning filter .............. 457
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 457
Automatic air conditioning 
system................................ 270
Remote Air Conditioning 
System ............................... 285
Steering wheel climate 
remote control switches ..... 280
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .. 117
Airbag precautions for your 
child.................................... 121
Airbag warning light .............. 497
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................ 121
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......... 126
General airbag precautions .. 121
Locations of airbags ............. 113
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ............................... 125
Side airbag precautions........ 121
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ........... 117
SRS airbags ......................... 113
Antenna .................................... 298
Anti-lock brake system ........... 245
Armrest .................................... 383
Audio input .............................. 322
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 298
Audio input ........................... 322
AUX adapter ......................... 322
CD player/changer ............... 303
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 311
Optimal use .......................... 319
Portable music player ........... 322
Radio .................................... 294
Steering switches ................. 323 Automatic headlight leveling

system ....................................206
Automatic light control 
system ....................................206
AUX adapter .............................322
Auxiliary boxes ........................375
Back door
Back door ................................72
Smart key system... .................43
Wireless remote control ..........63
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............472
Wattage .................................567
Battery Checking ...............................436
Hybrid battery 
(traction battery)....................32
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is 
discharged ..........................543
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................261
Bluetooth
®................................326
Bottle holder .............................374
Brake Fluid ......................................432
Parking brake ........................179
Brake assist ..............................245
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control Instrument light control ..........184
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