Toyota Prius: Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators

The Toyota Prius 2024 offers several comfort-enhancing features including a heated steering wheel, seat heaters, and seat ventilators. These amenities contribute to a pleasant driving experience by allowing occupants to adjust their individual comfort levels based on weather conditions. The heated steering wheel helps keep hands warm in colder climates, while seat heaters provide warmth during chilly weather. Additionally, seat ventilators help circulate air through perforations in the seats to keep passengers cool and comfortable in warmer temperatures. These features highlight Toyota's commitment to providing a versatile and enjoyable driving environment in the Prius 2024.

• Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steering wheel

• Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery

• Seat ventilators

Maintain good airflow by sucking air into the front seats

WARNING

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:

• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators

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 prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.

Operating the heated steering wheel

Turns the heated steering wheel on/off .

The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.

Operating the seat heaters

Front seats

Press the switch to turn the seat heater on/off.

The level indicators come on yellow during operation.

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off

Outboard rear seats (if equipped)

Press the switch to turn the seat heater on/off.

The indicator on the switch illuminates during operation.

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

WARNING

To prevent causes of overheating and minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when using a seat heater:

• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

Operating the seat ventilators

Press the switch to turn the seat ventilator on/off.

The level indicators come on green during operation.

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.

Automatic air conditioning systemUsing the interior lights