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Toyota Prius User-Guide
Seventh Edition, Second Revision
DRIVING .......................................... 2
Just Drive It !.............................. 2
Startup ........................................ 2
Shutdown ................................... 3
Cruise-Control ............................ 3
Neutral ....................................... 3
Reverse ....................................... 4
Hybrid Driving ........................... 5
Brakes ........................................ 5
Stealth Driving ........................... 6
"B" Mode ................................... 6
Charge-Level .............................. 7
Radio .......................................... 7
Multi-Display ............................. 8
Steering-Wheel ........................... 8
CD Player ................................... 8
Audio Buttons ............................ 8
Inside Air ................................... 8
Outside Air ................................. 9
UNDERSTANDING ....................... 10
MPG Measurement .................. 10
Increasing MPG ....................... 10
Disclaimer:
All the information stated in this document was provided by Prius owners. None were affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation,
except as customers.
This document is not sanctioned by Toyota Motor Corporation or any of its affiliates.
The ideas, suggestions, and opinions offered in this document have not been endorsed by the manufacturer of those specific
components or Toyota Motor Corporation.
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this document is the sole responsibility of the individual that applied or followed said ideas, suggestions or opinions.
The authors of this document hereby declare that they cannot and will not be held liable, in any fashion, for the content or the use
of this document.
EPA Estimates ......................... 13
Seasonal Cycles ....................... 15
Emissions ................................. 16
Gas Prices ................................ 17
NURTURING ................................. 18
Filling the Tank ........................ 18
Multi-Display Care .................. 19
Long-Term Storing .................. 19
Polishing .................................. 20
Tire Care .................................. 20
Tire Upgrades .......................... 22
Washing ................................... 24
Valet Use ................................. 24
MAINTENANCE ........................... 25
Oil Changes.............................. 25
Engine Air-Filter ...................... 26
Window Wipers ....................... 27
Fuel Door ................................. 28
Air-Conditioning ...................... 29
OPTIONS ........................................ 30
SKS: Smart-Entry .................... 30
SKS: Smart-Start ...................... 30
Homelink ................................. 31
for the HSD (2004-2007) model
VOICE-RECOGNITION .............. 33
OTHER ........................................... 36
GLOSSARY ................................... 50
Electrochromic Mirror ............. 31
Navigation ............................... 32
Bluetooth ................................. 32
Voice-Recognition ................... 32
Help ......................................... 33
Navigation - Commands .......... 33
Navigation - Locations ............. 34
Audio ....................................... 35
Climate .................................... 35
Screen ...................................... 35
Battery-Pack ............................ 36
Rear Hatch ............................... 36
External Cargo ......................... 39
Side Mirrors ............................. 41
Internal Storage ........................ 42
Transmission ............................ 42
Information Sources ................. 43
Informational Materials ........... 45
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Increasing MPG ... 10 Disclaimer: All the information stated in this document was provided by Prius owners. None were affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation, except as customers. This document is not sanctioned by Toyota Motor Corporation or any of its affiliates. -
Page 2: Driving
DRIVING Just Drive It ! Vital Info Startup Step On the Brake 12-Volt Jumping Winter Heat Prius User-Guide Ignore the advanced technology! It's too easy to get preoccupied with everything Prius automatically does for you, especially with the Multi-Display providing constant performance information. The hybrid system was designed so you could to drive it like a traditional car. -
Page 3: Shutdown
Engine Warm-Up Technology - Partial Zero Emission Vehicle) at all times, which means the catalytic-converter must be kept hot… even if it requires consuming some gas to accomplish that. Fortunately, you still get better than average mileage, even though the engine may run more than you’d expect. Shutdown Use the remote or push a door-button (or the one on the hatch) when leaving your Prius. -
Page 4: Reverse
Reverse Some people find the reverse beeper distracting. Although there isn't a method to change the Beeper Disable repetitive beeping to just a short warning, there is a way to disable it completely. To do that, carefully follow these steps: Note #1: Note #2: Prius User-Guide... -
Page 5: Hybrid Driving
Hybrid Driving The gasoline engine is most efficient when running around 70% maximum. So if you can't press From a Stop lightly enough on the pedal to accelerate using only electricity, go ahead and press a little harder than usual. That brisk (but not aggressive) increase in speed will save a small amount of gas, resulting in an overall efficiency gain. -
Page 6: Stealth Driving
Stealth Driving While the gasoline engine is off and you’re driving using just battery power, the mode you’re in is Engine Off called "stealth" (since the vehicle motion is totally silent). Invoking "stealth" is easy once the engine has warmed up (and you aren't running the A/C or Heater too heavily). -
Page 7: Charge-Level
Charge-Le e vel Green Blue Pink Press the "S Channel Sc it does finds the "SCAN" If you press In additions Tuner Adju the radio via your left thu Prius U User-Guide When the charge-level o of the battery-p exceeds 6 bars, the color r will change to feature to... -
Page 8: Multi-Display
Multi-Display Many new owners accidentally discover the off button. Innocently pressing it causes them to panic, Screen Off ! because the Multi-Display unexpectedly goes black. Don’t worry though. It’s easy to turn back on. That’s it! Steering-Wheel You won’t notice the lever unless you’re specifically looking for it. Reach underneath, feeling for Tilting an opening. -
Page 9: Outside Air
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Page 10: Understanding
UNDERSTANDING MPG Measurement Lifetime Tank Trip Sudden Drop Tire Break-In Increasing MPG A/C & Heater Prius User-Guide LIFETIME is the most useful measurement. Total miles driven, divided by total gallons consumed, informs you how efficiently the car has performed overall. TANK is the measurement between each fill up. - Page 11 On the Highway (96 km/h) is more efficient than 70 MPH (113 km/h). Speeding up to 75 MPH (121 km/h), you'll observe MPG drop even more. It pays to drive slower (obey the speed-limit). Think of it this way, pedaling a bicycle rapidly takes much more energy than pedaling at a moderate rate. "Your Mileage May Vary"...
- Page 12 External Loads aerodynamic drag. So, expect a MPG drop when you use one. Short Trips are horribly inefficient for all vehicles. Prius is no exception; however, it’s far more Engine Warm-Up noticeable since the Multi-Display provides immediate feedback to actually show you the lower MPG.
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Page 13: Epa Estimates
EPA Estimates The intent of the EPA efficiency values posted on each new vehicle window-sticker is only to Purpose provide a basis for comparison, not an actual MPG expectation... as commonly believed. Read the fine-print on this digital scan of an actual 2004 Prius window-sticker: Don’t be misled by those large numbers. - Page 14 Gentle Acceleration drive anymore. For example, when merging onto a highway now, much more harsh acceleration is required. The tests don’t reflect the MPG penalty that causes. So unless you acceleration as slowly as when the test was performed, efficiency will be lower. EPA testing is done using 100% gasoline, which is the most efficient fuel available for a Prius to Fuel Type run on.
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Page 15: Seasonal Cycles
Seasonal Cycles Seasonal cycles affect all vehicles, not just hybrids. But with a Prius, you are much more aware of All Vehicles the MPG changes due to having a Multi-Display constantly informing you of efficiency differences. With traditional vehicles, owners typically were not aware how much of an affect climate has on their vehicle’s performance. -
Page 16: Emissions
Traffic roads cause major delays, increasing driving time significantly. So even with the benefit of the hybrid system, there is still a very real plenty for getting stuck in that traffic heavy traffic. Heat to keep you warm in the winter comes from the engine. Hot coolant is circulated through the Heater heater-core as long is possible to continue heating the air. -
Page 17: Gas Prices
Measurements 8,500 lbs. (grams/mile for 120,000 miles/11 years) as measured by tailpipe emissions: NMOG = non-methane organic gases CO = carbon monoxide NOx = nitrous oxides PM = particulate matter HCHO = formaldehyde Gas Prices This graph was generated using data from actual fill-ups over the past 6.75 years in Minnesota. It Planning Ahead was added to the document simply for the benefit of Prius (and other hybrid) owners, to make them feel better about their purchase decision. -
Page 18: Nurturing
NURTURING Filling the Tank Fill Speed Topping Off 87 Octane Gas Low-Sulfur Gas 10% Ethanol Empty Another Gauge Prius User-Guide It is best to use the slowest setting (the farthest latch on the pump-handle); otherwise, the pump could shut off prematurely giving you an inaccurate indication of "full". Don't! Once the pump automatically stops, don't trying squeezing any more fuel into the tank. -
Page 19: Multi-Display Care
Emission Bladder otherwise be filled with vapor as gasoline is consumed. The reduction of vapor emissions helps to keep Prius extraordinarily clean. Overfilling should be avoided, since adding gas after the pump automatically stops can create pressure within the bladder. This could cause gas to be expelled afterward. So just don't top off. Capacity reduces during the winter since cold temperatures cause the bladder to contract, up to 1.5 gallons (5.7 liters) in extreme conditions (below 0F / -18C degrees). -
Page 20: Polishing
Polishing "Nu Finish" is one of the products that works well. The great polished look lasts for about 6 Owner Tests months, enough to get through an entire winter. But when you wipe the dried residue off, it actually leaves lightly faded streaks at first. Don't let that deter you. It disappears, leaving a protective layer after a few days. - Page 21 Tire pressure needs to be routinely checked (for all vehicles, not just Prius). Temperature drops PSI convenience cause PSI to decrease. Heat caused by driving increases PSI, making measurements inaccurate until cool. MPG & Safety are directly dependent on properly maintained PSI. Prius owners have found a way to make this simple: use a cordless inflator.
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Page 22: Tire Upgrades
DISCLAIMER: The ideas, suggestions, and opinions offered here have not been endorsed by the manufacturer of those specific components or Toyota Motor Corporation. Any harm or damage that may result from the application of or the following of any ideas, suggestions, or opinions contained in this document is the sole responsibility of the individual that applied or followed said ideas, suggestions or opinions. - Page 23 Original Tire Goodyear Integrity HSD Prius comes with these tires standard. They are sometimes referred to as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) tires. Upgrade Tire Michelin HydroEdge These are premium-grade, high-traction tires that can be used on a HSD Prius. Personal experiences with these tires are documented here... Upgrade Tire Goodyear TripleTred These are premium-grade, high-traction tires that can be used on a HSD Prius.
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Page 24: Washing
Valet Use Providing the valet with a "Valet Card" Toyota includes with the purchase of a new Prius is highly Valet Card recommended. It illustrates how to start the hybrid system in very simple steps. -
Page 25: Maintenance
When finished, 7 zeroes will briefly appear, indicating the process is complete before the previous odometer mileage returns. 25 of 54 Oil Filter Toyota Part: 90915 - YZZF2 or: 90915 - YZZA2 Plug Gasket Toyota Part: 90430 - 12028 http://john1701a.com/prius/prius_oil-change.htm... -
Page 26: Engine Air-Filter
Note that concealed within the top of the plastic housing is a secondary filter. It is a lifetime carbon type, so just ignore it. No replacement of that one is ever needed. (Toyota Part # 17801-21040) Prius User-Guide 26 of 54... -
Page 27: Window Wipers
& reap wiper blades. Front Driver Wiper (Toyota Part: 85124 - 46010) Front Passenger Wiper (Toyota Part: 85124 - 47010) Prius User-Guide ...provides details (and more photos) of the... -
Page 28: Fuel Door
This photo shows that plastic clamp removed (the black object in the lower-right corner) and the arm of the rear wiper lifted up. Rear Hatch Wiper (Toyota Part: 85124 - 44140) Fuel Door After a long enough duration, it will eventually become difficult to open. Exposure to sand, salt, Lubricate moisture simply causes the existing lubrication to be less effective. -
Page 29: Air-Conditioning
Air-Conditioning There is a Hepa filter for the Air-Conditioning system (Toyota Part: 87139 - 47010) directly behind Filter Access the glove-box, which can be changed without any tools. Roughly every 30,000 miles or so (around 48,000 km) replacement will be needed. -
Page 30: Options
OPTIONS SKS: Smart-Entry It is proximity detection system that automatically senses a wireless transmitter (called a "key-fob") in your pocket or purse, allowing you to unlock the doors & hatch without the need to use a physical key or push a button on a remote. Touchless Unlock Automatic Disable Manual Disable... -
Page 31: Homelink
Homelink It is a set of buttons on the rear-view mirror available for custom programming, to supplement your other remotes. To program a Homelink button on your mirror to open & close your garage-door, do the following: Garage Door * Note: this programming is only available for remotes with non-rolling security codes. Electrochromic Mirror Some owners have discovered that the automatic dimming mirror doesn’t get dark enough for them Making it Darker... -
Page 32: Navigation
Nokia: N-Gage, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 6230, 6310i, 6600, 6620, 6820, 7610, N-GAGE QD Sony Ericsson: T68i, T608, T610, T616, T637, Z600, SX1, S55, S56, W600i http://toyota.letstalk.com/bluetooth/bt_userguides.htm 1) On the Prius Multi-Display, select "Telephone", "Settings", "Add Phone" 2) On the phone, select "Settings", "Connectivity", "Bluetooth Link", "Handsfree", "Look For Devices", "HANDS FREE", "Yes"... -
Page 33: Voice-Recognition
Cancel Short Mark Mark This Point Zoom In Zoom Out Lexus Dealer Lexus Dealership Toyota Dealer Toyota Dealership Previous Start Point Previous Starting Point Right Map Direction Right Map Heading Up Right Map North Up Right Map Zoom In Right Map Zoom Out... -
Page 34: Navigation - Locations
Navigation - Locations Airport American Food American Restaurant Amusement Park Auto Club Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Automobile Club Bank Barber Shops Beauty and Barber Shops Botanical Garden Bus Station Business Facility Campground Car Wash Casino Chinese Food Chinese Restaurant Cinema City Center City Hall... -
Page 35: Audio
Audio Audio Audio On Audio Off Radio AM Radio FM Radio Program Seek Down Seek Up Climate Automatic Air-Conditioning Automatic Air-Conditioning Off Automatic Air-Conditioning On Cooler Warmer Lower Temperature Raise Temperature Screen Screen Off Prius User-Guide CD Changer Disc Down Disc Up Next Disc Next Track... -
Page 36: Other
To ensure that the battery-packs come back to Toyota, each battery has a phone number on it to call for recycling information and dealers are paid a "bounty" of $200 for each pack collected. - Page 37 There's a smooth tiny metal latch there. (Toyota definitely wanted to make that inaccessible from outside.) Pulling it up pops the hatch open.
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Page 39: External Cargo
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Page 41: Side Mirrors
Side Mirrors As with most all vehicles, Prius has a blind-spot immediately to the left-rear of the driver. The Blind-Spot solution to that is carefully aiming the mirror on the side. You can also add a blind-spot mirror to it, the very same way as with other vehicles. The photo above shows a blind-spot mirror installed, outside the driver-side door. -
Page 42: Internal Storage
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Page 43: Information Sources
Information Sources http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Prius&sa=N&tab=wn Recent News Information directly from Toyota itself is available here... Toyota’s Website Repair Manual access & downloading for $10 per day at... Toyota Online Available via credit-card from 1-800-622-2033 Toyota Manuals Technical Information System free downloads: Toyota Tech-Info http://priuschat.com... - Page 44 ScanGaugeII This is a scan-tool that provides live data via the standard ODB-II connector found in virtually every car now in use. That port which you connect it to is the same one the mechanics use to attach their very expensive diagnostic equipment. When Prius was new, there were no affordable offerings for a device of this sort.
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Page 45: Informational Materials
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Page 50: Glossary
GLOSSARY Anti-Lock Braking System, the feature which allows you to retain the ability to directionally control your vehicle during emergency deceleration. All modes of conditioning air inside the passenger area of the vehicle: Heating, Cooling, Venting Condensing of air to cool it and to remove humidity. Hybrid system with a small battery-pack and a single small electric-motor that provides peak power for the Assist gasoline-engine during periods of acceleration. - Page 51 High Intensity Discharge, bulbs used for headlights; illumination is created using an arch electricity instead of a traditional filament Hybrid Synergy Drive - Toyota's modular hybrid design, currently implemented in the 2004-2007 Prius with many more vehicles planned to also use it.
- Page 52 Measurement value indicating wheel turning force, a strength value different from horsepower Torque Toyota Rent-A-Car, a program by which some have shortened the waiting time: when the demo/rental units TRAC reach a time/mileage it permits the dealer to sell them.
- Page 53 Driving a Prius with the battery-pack extremely drained of electricity, in conditions too hot (typically above Turtle 105 F degrees), or conditions too cold (typically below -10 F degrees), so that an orange "turtle" icon displays near the speedometer. This warns the driver to avoid forceful acceleration. Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (as of the 2003 model-year there were 90 vehicle models in the United States that ULEV met the rating criteria)
- Page 54 Prius Generations: Engine HP Engine kW Engine RPM Redline Motor HP Motor kW Motor Torque 0-60 MPH (seconds) Tire Width Tire Diameter Battery-Pack Energy (W/kg) Battery-Pack Voltage Battery-Pack Weight (lbs) Battery-Pack Section Type Battery-Pack Section Count Hybrid-System Voltage CLASSIC: Touch-Sensitive version of the Multi-Display was introduced. HSD: Electric A/C was introduced.
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