climate control TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 293
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 299
• Interior lights .................... 300
• Personal lights ................. 301 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 303
• Glove boxes ..................... 305
• Console box ..................... 306
• Cup holders ...................... 307
• Bottle holders ................... 309
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 310
• Door pockets .................... 311
• Card holder ....................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 312
Vanity mirrors ..................... 313
Clock................................... 314
Power outlets ...................... 315
Seat heaters ....................... 317
Armrest ............................... 319
Panoramic roof shades....... 320
Floor mats........................... 324
Luggage compartment features ............................ 326
Garage door opener ........... 330
Safety Connect ................... 338
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Telephone switches*
“DISP” button P. 198Audio remote
control switches
*
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch

P. 229
P. 233
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 233
Talk switch*
“TRIP” button P. 198
Climate remote control switches P. 291

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● 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.
■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.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................. 293
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 294 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 299
• Interior lights .................. 300
• Personal lights ............... 301
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 303
• Glove boxes ................... 305
• Console box ................... 306
• Cup holders ................... 307
• Bottle holders ................. 309
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 310
• Door pockets .................. 311
• Card holder .................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 312
Vanity mirrors ................... 313
Clock ................................ 314
Power outlets ................... 315
Seat heaters..................... 317
Armrest ............................ 319
Panoramic roof shades .... 320
Floor mats ........................ 324
Luggage compartment features .......................... 326
Garage door opener......... 330
Safety Connect ................ 338

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Interior features
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated
air mode

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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 mu st 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 depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er 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/CAir conditioning filter ..............403
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................278
ABS ...........................................250
Air conditioning filter............... 403
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............403
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................278
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......291
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 129
Airbag warning light............... 444
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 125
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................129
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........135
General airbag precautions ...129
Knee airbag ...........................121
Locations of airbags ..............121
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................134
Proper driving posture ...........119
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 125
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............125
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................129
SRS airbags .......................... 121
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 536 Antenna .................................... 352
Anti-lock brake system ........... 250
Armrest ..................................... 319
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 403
Air conditioning system ......... 278
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 278
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 291
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 218
Automatic light control system .................................... 211
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 310, 327
Back door
Back door ................................ 76
Smart key system .. ................. 55
Wireless remote control .......... 69
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Wattage................................. 504
Battery Checking ............................... 382
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 271
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