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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 v. A word about safe vehicle operations...
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Star Safety System 28-37 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink...
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Type A Type B Type A Type B Steering wheel audio controls Meter control switches Steering wheel climate controls Trip information display button “TRIP” button Cruise control Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button Telephone controls Voice command button Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls Multi-Information display...
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Shift lever Air conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button AUX port/USB port Power outlet Seat heater switches Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset switch Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Hood lock release lever Fuel tank door release lever Pre-Collision System (PCS) switch Automatic high beam switch Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch...
Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Front passenger occupant Hybrid System warning classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator Parking lock system warning Malfunction/Check Engine indicator P position request indicator Low fuel level warning Hybrid System overheat warning Low hybrid battery (traction Open door warning battery) warning Airbag SRS warning Smart Key system warning Low Tire Pressure Warning...
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. Panic button Push and hold...
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Smart Key system Start function Green indicator ON Depress Push Carrying brake pedal Power (without starting Hybrid System) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button will change the operation mode in succession from: ACCESSORY Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON;...
OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Turn to open Pull Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood Pull Upper slot: to open Lower slot: to open wide...
Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control Engine maintenance Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty &...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 the braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery.
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Transmission Park button Reverse Neutral Drive Engine brake* * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.). Eco Mode Push Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating and braking.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS EV drive mode Push EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving conditions. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Lock release lever Angle...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seat-Folding down rear seat Pull up Windshield wipers & washers Front Single wipe Adjustment frequency* Interval wipe Slow Pull to wash and wipe Fast * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. Rear Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe...
Lights & turn signals Headlights Type A Type B Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto Low beam High beam flasher High beam Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked. Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windows-Power Window lock switch Down Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Air Conditioning/Heating Air outlet display Temperature setting display Fan speed display Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes) Air conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF Adjust/select Function select Slide the dial left and right to select: -Fan speed control -Temperature selector -Airflow vent...
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio (if equipped) Entune™ Audio Touch screen display Push to turn Turn to tune ON/OFF radio stations manually or Eject CD select tracks Push to display or files audio screen Push to pause Push to display or resume Setup screen playing Push to Seek station/...
Steering wheel switches Climate control* Multi-Information control* Audio/telephone control Type A Type B “ ” Volume switch “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/unmute or pause/resume audio. “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.). Multi-Information: Select an item/change pages Multi-Information: Enter/Set Return to the previous screen...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlets Center console Luggage compartment (if equipped) Power switch must be set at “ACCESSORY” or “ON” mode to be used. Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Increase speed Resume Cancel Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.” Fixed speed mode (1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward and hold until the “...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Trip information display (if equipped) Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens: (1) Current fuel consumption (2) Average fuel consumption (3) Cruising range (4) Hybrid System Indicator set up Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® Microphone (type A) Microphone (type B) Audio unit Steering wheel telephone switches Volume...
Clock H- Hour set M- Minute set :00- Round off minutes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on adjusting time. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) Brake pedal HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. * Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation specifications.
Door locks Unlock Lock Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Unlock Lock Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Spare tire & tools Tool location Left side deck board Center auxiliary box Jack handle Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Jack...
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits Hybrid System output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel.
Floor mat installation There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: •...
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Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Android mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 On your Toyota Vehicle Select ADD, to add your Select BLUETOOTH Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen.
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2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
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Pairing for iPhone Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
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Your smartphone is now Once paired, Entune will you can now select your paired with Entune. attempt to connect audio and TOYOTA VEHICLE in contacts on your phone. Bluetooth Settings. You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
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2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
Pairing for Windows Phone and Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Windows Phone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
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Bluetooth® on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 On your Toyota Vehicle Select ADD, to add your Select BLUETOOTH Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen.
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2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
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