heater TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 User Guide

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions, etc. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in
accordance with under these condition, such as temperature setting and
inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
oP. 1 2 3
■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Dif-
ferent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
(oP. 5 7 0 )
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning
System, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights,
windshield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt
battery becomes low.
■Electronic key battery depletion
oP. 1 2 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
oP. 4 9 7
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 5 3 )

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Turn the seat heater off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
HI: Strong
LO: Weak
The indicator light of the side you
pressed (“HI” or “LO”) comes on.
To s t o p o p e r a t i o n , g e n t l y p r e s s
the side of the button opposite the
side that was pressed.
The switch will return to its neutral
position and the indicator light will
go out.

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3-5. Other interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
•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.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t s e a t h e a t e r d a m a g e
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 p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
•Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
•Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Ve h i c l e s y s t e m s s uc h a s t h e a u d i o s y s t e m m a y b e d a m a g e d i f w a t e r c om e s
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Left side instrument panel
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1CIG 15A Power outlets
2ECU-ACC 10A
Multiplex communication system,
outside rear view mirrors, driver
support system, audio system,
navigation system
3PWR OUTLET 15A Power outlets
4SEAT HTR FR 10A Seat heater
5SEAT HTR FL 10A Seat heater
6DOOR NO.1 25A Power door lock system
7PSB 30A Pre-Collision System
8 PWR SEAT FR 30A Front passenger’s seat
9DBL LOCK 25A No circuit
10 FR FOG 7.5A Front fog lights
11 PWR SEAT FL 30A Driver’s seat
12 OBD 7.5A On-board diagnosis system
13 RR FOG 7.5A No circuit
14 STOP 10A
Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, brake system, driver support
system, vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Other displayed messages
Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
*1:For EV mode operating conditions, see P. 40.
*2:If EV mode has been canceled because of insufficient hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge, a warning message will not be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer will not sound.
Displayed messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
EV mode cannot be switched
to.*1
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown
(may not be shown in some
instances.)
Use the EV mode
when it becomes
available.
*2
(Flashes
3 times)
EV mode has been automati-
cally canceled.*1
A buzzer also sounds.*2
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown.
Use EV mode after
making it avail-
able, for example
by lowering the set
temperature of the
heater.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........208
Booster seats, installation .....216
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 208
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 216
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
Infant seats, definition ...........208
Infant seats, installation.........216
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ........... 214
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 216
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............ 220
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................196
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............ 208
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge .........................85
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Installing child restraints ........213
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............ 380
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 498
Seat belt extender
precautions ......................... 168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 404
12-volt battery precautions .... 479
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 430
Interior ................................... 433
Seat belts .............................. 434
Clock ......................................... 280
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 393
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 607
Hybrid system overheating ... 607
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 313
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 317
Cup holders .............................. 394
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 647

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Garage door opener ................ 413
Gauges ..................................... 262
Glove boxes ............................. 392
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 528
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 312
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 312
Replacing light bulbs ............ 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 364
Seat heaters ......................... 403
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Hill-start assist control ........... 338
Hood ......................................... 448
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 409
Horn .......................................... 261
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 273
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 242
I/M test.......................................444
Identification
Engine ...................................620
Vehicle ..................................619
Ignition switch ..........................242
Illuminated entry system .........388
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................267
Initialization
Items to initialize....................655
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................265
Interior lights
Interior lights..................389, 390
Switch............................389, 390
Wattage .................................628
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........451
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................454
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
If you lose your keys .............598
Key number ...........................110
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................110
Mechanical key .....................110
“POWER” switch ...................242
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.