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  • Page 1 POWERED...
  • Page 2 Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius. A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Jump starting Rear air vent Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable features, please visit your Toyota dealer. HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Page 4: Hybrid Synergy Drive System

    BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied, braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery.
  • Page 5 Key fob Master key Ignition key (key fob) slot Mechanical key* * Lock/Unlock the driver’s door only Slide Pull out Master key Ignition key & wireless remote. Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be removed to manually lock/unlock driver door only. Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely in.
  • Page 6 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Smart Key system (if equipped) Carrying a Smart Key allows the vehicle to be locked, unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged without handling the key. Locking operation Rear hatch Front door Push Push Unlocking operation Rear hatch Front door NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 60 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
  • Page 7: Smart Key Unlock Functions 1

    Smart Key system cancel switch Push Enabled Disabled NOTE: To conserve battery power, t urn the Smart Key system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged periods of time. For more battery saving Owner’s Manual for more details. information, refer to the Smart Key unlock functions (if equipped) The Smart Key unlocking function can be programmed to operate in three different modes when Smart Key is activated.
  • Page 8: Keyless Entry 1

    BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 60 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. Panic button Push and hold...
  • Page 9: Turning The Hybrid System On

    Turning the Hybrid System ON Start function (1) Insert key.* (2) Depress the brake pedal and push the “POWER” button briefly and firmly. (3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains ON and a beep sounds, you may begin driving. Note: The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the Hybrid System on.
  • Page 10: Shifting

    BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Shifting Park button Shift position Shift lever Park button Reverse (buzzer sounds) Neutral Drive Engine brake Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
  • Page 11: Parking & Turning Off The Hybrid System

    Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System (1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed and push Park button above the shift lever. (2) Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system. (3) Fully depress the parking brake. (4) Remove the key fob if inserted.* WARNING: If the “POWER”...
  • Page 12 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls “POWER” button Clock “AUDIO” switch (multi-information display control) “CLIMATE” switch (multi-information display control) Multi-information display “DISPLAY” switch (multi-information display control) “INFO” switch (multi-information display control) Mph or km/h button Trip meter reset Emergency flasher button...
  • Page 13 Without navigation system With navigation system Audio system 12V DC Power outlet Park button Electronic shift lever Ignition key (key fob) slot Cruise control Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Smart Key system cancel Steering wheel climate control Instrument panel light control Steering wheel audio control If equipped For details, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Service indicators and reminder Speedometer Fuel gauge Odometer and two trip meters Indicator symbols Brake system warning Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning Malfunction/Check Engine indicator Low engine oil pressure warning...
  • Page 15 Electric power steering system warning Smart Key system warning Turn signal indicator Headlight high beam indicator Headlight indicator Slip indicator Automatic headlight leveling system warning Cruise control indicator Hybrid System warning Running mode position indicator Driving ready light Automatic Air Conditioner indicator Recirculate mode indicator Windshield airflow indicator Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger indicator...
  • Page 16: Fuel Tank Door Opener And Cap

    OVERVIEW Fuel tank door opener and cap Pull up Driver seat Store Turn NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GASOLINE.
  • Page 17: Engine Maintenance

    Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood Engine maintenance Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”...
  • Page 18: Lights & Turn Signals

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights AUTO* Head lights Parking light Low beam High beam flasher High beam * If equipped Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns off lights when the driver’s door is opened with the Hybrid System “OFF.” Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
  • Page 19: Garage Door Opener (Homelink ® ) 2

    Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com. * HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Page 20: Seat Adjustments-Front

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seat adjustments-Front Position Seatback angle Seat adjustments-Rear (2) Push down (1) Remove the seat belt (3) Fold down Seats-Head restraints Lock release button...
  • Page 21: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Tilt steering wheel Angle Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever. Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Windows Driver side Down Window lock switch Down Window operation Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close.
  • Page 22 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Type 1 functions Type 2 functions With navigation system* Passenger compartment temperature Outside temperature Temperature selector Airflow vent Fan speed Automatic climate control ON Fresh or recirculated cabin air Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Windshield airflow Air Conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF Display the operation screen...
  • Page 23: Cruise Control

    Steering wheel switches Auto A/C ON/OFF Temperature selector Air intake selector Windshield vent Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Setting a speed Resume /Increase speed Cancel Set/Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed will not be resumed.
  • Page 24 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 Audio Push to turn ON/OFF Eject CD Mode Seek station/CD track select Station/CD track scan Type 2 additional functions With navigation system* Load CD(s) Push to turn ON/OFF Audio file search Seek station/CD track CD/AUX mode select or audio file select * For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”...
  • Page 25 CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Touch “SCAN” icon on the display. Push again to hold selection. CD changer (Type 2 only) -To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc. -To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep. Insert one disc.
  • Page 26: Luggage Storage Box

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Luggage storage box Unlock Unlock Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® (if equipped) Display Microphone Steering wheel telephone switches Voice command button Volume End call Start call ® Bluetooth technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
  • Page 27: Clock

    Cup and bottle holders Cup holder-Front Cup holder-Rear Bottle holder Front door Power outlets Instrument panel (12V) Center console box (12V) The Hybrid System must be in “ACC” or “IG-ON.” Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again Clock H-Hour set M-Minute set...
  • Page 28: Door Locks

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Door locks Lock Unlock Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again.
  • Page 29: Emergency Flashers

    If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. Note: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
  • Page 30: Jump Starting

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Jump starting Jump start terminal Exclusive jump start terminal cover The jump start terminal is in the fuse box. To access the terminal, open the fuse block cover and the jump start terminal cover. Connecting jumper cables Recommended connecting point (1) Connect positive (red) jumper cable to the jump start terminal.
  • Page 31: Spare Tire & Tools

    Spare tire & tools Tool location Wheel nut wrench Jack handle Jack Spare tire Removing the spare tire (1) Remove the luggage storage box. (2) Loosen the bolt and remove it. (3) Remove the jack box. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
  • Page 32 MN 00505-QRG09-PRI Printed in the USA 7/08...

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