interior lights TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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
3Interior features

60 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light
comes on. ( P. 457)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door by pulling
on the outside door handle
with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
Interior alarm
pings once for 15
seconds The electronic key has a
low battery
Replace the electronic
key battery (
P. 406)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Brightness of the instrument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 485)
■ The trip information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 300)
Front interior/personal lights ( P. 300, 301)
“POWER” switch lighting
Shift lever lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

300 3-3. Using the interior lights
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Interior lightsFront (vehicles without panoramic roof) Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Front (vehicles with panoramic roof) Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Rear The light will turn on/off in con-
junction with the front interior
light
Turns the light on
Interior lights

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Personal lights
Vehicles without panoramic roof Turns the light on/off
Vehicles with panoramic roof Turns the light on/off
Personal lights

302 3-3. Using the interior lights
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■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
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Interior features
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.
Glove boxes

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.