TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Personal lights
Vehicles without panoramic roof Turns the light on/off
Vehicles with panoramic roof Turns the light on/off
Personal lights

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■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.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights 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. 523)
Personal lights

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Card holder
Auxiliary boxes
Cup holders
Glove boxes
Door pockets
Bottle holders
Console box

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CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
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.

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Glove boxes
Upper glove box Pull up the lever.
Lower glove box Pull up the lever.
■Glove box light (lower glove box only)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking
or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck
by the open glove box or the items stored inside.
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Console boxPush the button to open the lid.
The lid can be opened by pushing
either the front or rear button.
■Tray in the console box
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed when not is use. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.
■ When opening and closing the lid
Be careful not to catch your hands or fingers. Doing so could cause an injury.
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.
Console box

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Cup holders
Front passenger’s side Push the lid.
Center console (front) Type A
Type B
Pull out the lid.
Center console (rear)Open the lid and adjust the
holder.
When closing, stow the holder
before closing the lid.
Cup holders

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■The type B cup holder on the center console (front side)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
■ When not in use (with cup holder lid)
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder
Do not push down on the cup holder with your hands or feet.
The cup holder can be used store small
objects if the inner tray is removed.
Cup holders

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Bottle holders
Front doors
Rear doors
■ When using the bottle holder
● When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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Auxiliary boxesType A (if equipped) Press in the lid.
This box is useful for temporarily
storing sunglasses and similar
small items.
Ty p e B
CAUTION
■Caution while driving (type A)
Keep the auxiliary box closed when not in use. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
■ Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
Auxiliary boxes