Toyota Prius+ (2016 year). Manual — part 17
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4-6. Driving tips
◆ When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆ Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆ Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆ Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
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◆ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
◆ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
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quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● 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 the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
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When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the wheel
under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle
to move unexpectedly, leading to an accident.
Selecting tire chains
4
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
X Side chain
1
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
2
30.0 mm (1.18 in.)
3
10.0 mm (0.39 in.)
X Cross chain
4
4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
5
25.0 mm (0.98 in.)
6
14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
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■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear
tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■ Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
■ When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
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NOTICE
■ Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
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Interior features
5
5-1. Using the air conditioning
5-3. Using the storage features
system and defogger
List of storage features
293
Automatic air conditioning
• Glove boxes
294
system
280
• Console box
294
Using the steering wheel
• Cup holders/
climate remote control
bottle holders/
switches
288
door pockets
295
• Auxiliary boxes
297
Seat heaters
289
• Card holders
298
5-2. Using the interior lights
Luggage compartment
Interior lights list
290
features
299
• Front interior light
291
5-4. Using the other interior
• Front personal lights
291
features
• Rear interior light
292
Other interior features
302
• Sun visors
302
• Vanity mirrors
302
• Clock
303
• Power outlet
304
• Coat hooks
305
• Assist grips
305
• Panoramic roof
shades
306
• Rear sunshades
308
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive
vehicles.
Control panel
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■ Switching functions and changing settings
1
Move
left and right
to select the function.
The function currently being set
up will be surrounded by a
frame.
The arrows displayed at the
sides of the frame indicate the
directions in which the frame
can be moved.
1
Fan speed
2
Temperature setting
3
Airflow mode
2
Turn
to adjust/select the setting.
5
■ Changing the airflow mode
1
Air flows to the upper body.
2
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
3
Air flows to the feet.
4
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
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Using the automatic air conditioning system
*
1
Press
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or OFF,
press
. (ON and OFF are switched between each time the button is
pressed.)
*: When
is pressed, the current temperature setting display (
)
will be automatically selected.
2
Turn
to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or counter-
clockwise to lower.
■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or airflow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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Other functions
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press
The mode switches between recirculated air mode and outside air mode
each time the button is pressed.
The indicator on
turns on when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
■ 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
5
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
again when the windshield
is defogged.
■ 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.
■ Pollen removal mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of
the body.
Press
In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air
is cold, the dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned
off.
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Air outlets
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
X Center
X Side
1
Direct air flow to the left or right,
1
Direct air flow to the left or
up or down.
right, up or down.
2
Move the knob in the direction
2
Move the knob in the direction
of the printed arrow until a click
of the printed arrow until a
is heard to close the vent.
click is heard to close the vent.
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■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after
is pressed.
■ After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Pressing
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
●If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
● When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set
5
to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from
entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recircu-
lated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct out-
side temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal
to change.
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 25 km/h [16 mph])
● When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
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■ When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
• Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. (→P. 480)
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 357
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switching operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 477)
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WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
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Using the steering wheel climate remote
control switches∗
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the
switches on the steering wheel.
1
Temperature control
2
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “∧” 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.
■ When changing the temperature setting using the steering switches
The temperature will change, however the position of the selection frame on
the air conditioning display will remain the same.
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
∗: If equipped
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