TOYOTA PRIUS 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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Audio system
Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this system
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However,
the system cannot recognize every variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possibl e to omit the command for the proce-
dure and directly state the desired operation.
Not all voice commands are displayed in the short cut menu.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
Casual speech recognization
CommandExpression examples
“Call
”Get me .
Call .
“Dial ”Call <3334445555>.

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Some recognizable voice commands and their actions are shown
below as examples.
Basic
Phone
Command list
CommandAction
“Help”Prompts voice guidance to offer examples of com-
mands or operation methods
“Go Back”Returns to the previous screen
CommandAction
“Redial”Places a call to the phone number of the latest outgo-
ing call
“Call Back”Places a call to the phone number of latest incoming
call
“Show Recent
Calls”Displays the call history screen
“Dial ber>”Places a call to the said phone number
“Call
”Place a call to the said phone type of the contact from
the phone book

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Audio system
The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switc hes. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( → P. 462)
Press and hold the until
you hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, press the on
the steering wheel, or press and
hold the on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted after the system responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music commands, the Mobile Assistant feature will
automatically end to complete the requested action.
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Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR•VOL” knob or steering wheel volume control switches. The
Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are synchronized.
Mobile Assistant
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■Notes about Mobile Assistant
●The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version
installed on the connected device.
● Some Siri
® features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an
unavailable function, Siri® will inform you that the function is not available.
● If Siri
® is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth®, an
error message will be displayed on the screen.
● While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used.
● If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio
source is Bluetooth
® audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction
prompts.

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles without
11.6-inch display) ............ 516
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 526
Seat heaters ...................... 536 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 538• Front interior light .......... 539
• Front personal lights ..... 539
• Rear interior light .......... 540
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 541 • Glove box...................... 542
• Console box .................. 542
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 543
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 545
Luggage compartment features ........................... 546
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 555 • Sun visors ..................... 555
• Vanity mirrors................ 555
• Power outlets ................ 556
• Wireless charger ........... 557
• Armrest ......................... 565
• Coat hooks.................... 565
• Assist grips ................... 566
Garage door opener.......... 567
Safety Connect ................. 574

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air condi tioning system
(vehicles without 11.6-inch display)
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Operate upwards to increase the temperature and operate
downwards to decreases the temperature.
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
■Fan speed setting
Operate upwards to increase the fan speed and operate
downwards to decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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Interior features
■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, oper-
ate upwards or down-
wards.
The air outlets used are switched
each time the knob is operated.
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
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S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the ai
rflow is given to the front seats,
reducing the airflow and air conditio ning effect on the rear seats.
When a passenger is not detecte d in the front passenger seat,
depending on the set temperature and ambient temperature, prior-
ity for the airflow will be gi ven to the driver’s seat only.
However, air will always be blown from the side outlet of the front pas-
senger seat.
The following S-FLOW modes are available:
Automatic S-FLOW mode
The system determines whether or not a rear passenger is in the
vehicle by the opening and closing of a rear door. When a rear
passenger is determined to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW mode will
be automatically disabled.
To enable S-FLOW mode again, press and enter manual
S-FLOW mode. (→P. 522)
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is
enabled.
Manual S-FLOW mode
When is pressed, S-FLOW mode will be manually
enabled/disabled. ( →P. 522)
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the system is oper-
ated in automatic S-FLOW mode.
■Other functions
● Switching between outside ai r and recirculated air modes
( → P. 519)
● Defogging the windshield ( →P. 520)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(→ P. 520)

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Interior features
Press .
Adjust the temperature setting.
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
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Using the Climate control
Press .
When “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen, the air
conditioning is controlled with lo w fuel consumption prioritized such
as reducing fan speed, etc.
The Climate control is turned on when the power switch is turned to ON
mode while the driving mode is Eco drive mode.
Pressing again will cancel climate control.
Using automatic mode
Other functions
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the wind-
shield is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Eco score (A/C score)
→ P. 1 2 1