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  • Page 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2021...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
  • Page 3 & turn signals ® BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 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 is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.

  • Page 4: Instrument Panel

    OVERVIEW Instrument panel Meter control switches Audio control switches Full-Speed Range Dy- namic Radar Cruise Control “TRIP” switch vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch Telephone LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)/ switches Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) switch Heated steering wheel switch Voice command Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar switch...
  • Page 5 If equipped. For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/ audio-multimedia for additional resources. Emergency flasher switch (11.6-in display) Multi-Information Display (MID) Emergency flasher switch (7-in display) Gauges and meters 7­in Display Audio system...

  • Page 6: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Transmission shift position indicator Clock Main Display Multi-Information Display (MID) Service indicators and warning lights Indicator symbols For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 3, 2021 Owner’s Manual. “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator Charging system warning Constant speed cruise control Air bag SRS warning indicator/Constant speed...
  • Page 7 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid system, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 8: Keyless Entry

    OVERVIEW Keyless entry Carry Smart Key remote Front door unlock* Grasp 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. LOCKING OPERATION Carry Smart Key remote All­door lock Touch...

  • Page 9: Smart Key System

    Smart Key system NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “POWER” switch. Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the operation mode in succession from: Off - All systems OFF.

  • Page 10: Hood Release

    OVERVIEW Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood Pull Engage support rod Instrument panel light control Darker Brighter...

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    Engine maintenance Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick 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 & Maintenance Guide.”...

  • Page 12: Electric Vehicle System

    Flashes when there is an electrical leakage or when a malfunction occurs in the CCID. Plug CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. NOTE: Toyota recommends installing a heavier-duty 15-amp wall receptacle with GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter).
  • Page 13 Charging The Prius Prime may be charged immediately, or scheduled to charge at a specific time. Before charging, it is recommended that: • Parking brake is securely set • All lights are turned off • The POWER switch is OFF Refer to “Things to Know Before Charging,”...
  • Page 14 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM Step 3 Remove the charge connector cap. Affix the cap to the cable. - Do not press the latch release button when inserting the connector. - Align with the guide position shown on underside of the charge connector, and push it in until it clicks.
  • Page 15 AFTER CHARGING Lever raises up when unlocked to release Step 1 Pull the charging connector towards you while pressing the latch release button. Note: If the smart lid & connector locking system* is in use, carry the Smart Key to unlock first. * If equipped Step 2 Attach cap to charging connector.

  • Page 16: Charging Schedule

    ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM Charging schedule charge during off-peak hours. Also, it is possible to set the charging schedule to one’s preferences, such as having charging complete by a certain departure time or be carried out at the same time on certain days. The charging schedule can be registered on the multi-information display or 11.6-in Charging schedule switch Multi­Information Display...
  • Page 17 Touch screen display Menu button displays menu screen ” and select “Charge Schedule.” Then the “Charge Schedule” screen will be displayed. Close the Charge Schedule screen Charge schedules (icon display) Icon color meaning: Charge schedules Orange ­ Next (calendar display) Green ­...

  • Page 18: Charging Information

    ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM Charging Information Remaining charging time and charging information is displayed on the Multi-Information WHILE CHARGING When any door is opened during charging, the current charging condition and remaining time until charging is complete can be checked. If approximately 100 seconds elapse after the power switch is turned to ON mode during charging, the power switch will automatically turn off and the display will disappear.

  • Page 19: Charging System Safety Functions

    Charging system safety functions - The Hybrid System will not start while the charging cable is attached to the vehicle, even if the POWER switch is operated. Hybrid System will stop automatically and driving will not be possible. - When the charge cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position cannot be changed from P to another position.

  • Page 20: Features & Operations

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Auto lock/unlock Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned OFF. Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park. Speed linked door locking function -Doors unlock when the “POWER”...

  • Page 21: Hybrid Transmission

    Hybrid transmission Park button Reverse Neutral Drive Engine brake* * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine Driving mode select switch Normal ­ Suitable for normal driving. Power mode ­ Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in mountainous regions.

  • Page 22: Door Locks

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS EV Auto drive mode Push EV Auto Mode intelligently selects between EV and hybrid driving based on demand and driving conditions to optimize your efficiency. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Door locks Lock Unlock Windows-Power Window lock switch Down...

  • Page 23: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel

    Tilt & telescopic steering wheel Lock release lever Angle Length Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Clock Multi­Information Display Multi­Information Display (MID) Clock display Meter control switches To adjust the time, use meter control switches to go to the...

  • Page 24: Seat Adjustments-Front

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Seat adjustments-Front Seat position Seatback angle Lumbar support (forward/backward) Seat cushion (front) angle Height crank Seatback angle Seat position Height crank *Driver’s side only (forward/backward) (driver’s side only) Seats-Head restraints Front Rear outboard Rear center Lock release button Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Folding down rear seats...

  • Page 25: Lights & Turn Signals

    Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.

  • Page 26: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Adjustment frequency Mist Type A Type B Interval wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/ decrease wiper frequency. Adjust sensitivity Mist Type A Type B Rain­sensing (AUTO) High...

  • Page 27: Steering Wheel-Heater

    Steering wheel switches & telephone controls (Bluetooth ® “MODE” Push to change audio mode. Volume control Push and hold to mute or pause the audio. “ ” Use to search within the selected audio feature. Voice command switch Start call End call Vehicles equipped with 7-in display Vehicles equipped with 11.6-in display...

  • Page 28: Parking Brake

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again Air conditioning/heating Smart­flow (S­Flow) mode gives airflow Automatic climate control ON priority to the front seats, reducing the Adjusting the temperature setting will airflow and air conditioning effect on cause the airflow vents, air intake rear seats when there are no passengers.
  • Page 29 Air conditioning temperature control Windshield defogger Rear window and outside Touch area to display rear view mirrors defogger air conditioning control screen (See below) Air conditioning control screen Automatic mode setting Fan speed setting Temperature Airflow mode setting setting Outside/recirculated air mode setting A/C setting Air conditioning...

  • Page 30: Color Dual Multi-Information Display (Mid)

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Color Dual Multi-Information Display (MID) Main display Simple screen Split screen Hybrid system indicator and Fuel gauge Outside temperature current fuel consumption Mileage display Average fuel Speedometer (odometer/trip meters/ consumption driving range) display Sub­screen RSA OFF RSA ON* information is displayed in the “...
  • Page 31 Drive information Clock setting display Navigation system­linked display (if equipped) Audio system­linked display Air conditioning system settings screen Driving assist system information Warning message display Settings display Push “ ” to change between the following information screens, “ ” to select, “...

  • Page 32: Usb Media/Aux Port

    Turn to tune radio stations manually or to adjust the volume. select tracks or files. Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www. toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources. NOTE: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules.

  • Page 33: Usb Charge Ports

    Push to turn ON/OFF. Audio information display area Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www. toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources. NOTE: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules. USB charge ports (Charge­only) use.

  • Page 34: Power Outlets-12V Dc

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Power outlets-12V DC use. Qi wireless charger (if equipped) Press Charge area When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/OFF) of the charger is memorized. Place Operation indicator light Power switch Place device nearest the center of charging area for best results.

  • Page 35: Intuitive Parking Assist

    Intuitive Parking Assist (if equipped) Front Corner sensors Corner sensors center sensor (front) (front) Side sensors Side sensors (front and rear) (front and rear) Corner sensors Corner sensors Rear (rear) (rear) center sensor If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID display inform the driver of the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating continuously Press “...
  • Page 36 FEATURES & OPERATIONS Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (if equipped) When a collision may occur with an obstacle while parking or traveling at low speeds, when the vehicle suddenly moves forward due to mistaken accelerator pedal operation, or when the vehicle moves due to the wrong shift position being selected, the sensors detect obstacles to the front or rear in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates to lessen impact with obstacles such as walls, and reduce resulting damage.

  • Page 37: Blind Spot Monitor With Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Bsm W/Rcta) (If Equipped)

    Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) (if equipped) Indicator BSM on/off screen and indicator Indicator Buzzer (RCTA only) RCTA detection screen (RCTA only) The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions: The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the Prius Prime’s blind spot.

  • Page 38: Intelligent Parking Assist (Ipa)* (If Equipped)

    FEATURES & OPERATIONS Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)* (if equipped) wheel to provide support when backing into an area near a target parking spot, and speed adjustment when moving forward or backing up are not performed While the IPA is operating, if the system detects an obstacle that could result in a collision, the emergency brakes operate, regardless of whether the Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking function** is on or off.

  • Page 39: Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc)

    CANCELING OF STOPPING ASSIST MODE Assist mode will be canceled or stopped in the following cases. Assist control is canceled when • The system temperature preservation function operates • There is a system malfunction • System determined that the parking environment is not suitable for assist to continue When assist control is canceled, firmly grasp the steering wheel, depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

  • Page 40: Rear View Monitor System

    Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. ® For programming assistance, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http:// www.homelink.com/toyota. ® * HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
  • Page 41 ™ TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE ™ Toyota Safety Sense to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic situations, in certain conditions. TSS 2.0 is designed to help support the driver’s awareness, decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving experience.

  • Page 42: Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection (Pcs W/Pd)

    Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system may not operate properly.
  • Page 43 Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
  • Page 44 ” to go back to the menu. Note: The system is enabled each time the power switch is turned to ON mode. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.

  • Page 45: Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist (Lda W/Sa)

    Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
  • Page 46 For example, LDA may not function on the side(s) where white/yellow lines are not detectable. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
  • Page 47 DISABLING STEERING ASSIST Press “ ” switches and select “ ” “ ” switches and select the “ ” and then press “ .” The setting screen is displayed. Press “ ” ” to go back to the menu. Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset.

  • Page 48: Lane Tracing Assist (Lta)

    ” to select the desired setting. Each time it is pressed, the response to the sway warning timing changes. ” to go back to the menu. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it. Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) When enabled, the LTA system’s lane centering function is designed to...
  • Page 49 Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it. LANE TRACING ASSIST LTA function display Follow­up cruising...
  • Page 50 For example, LTA may not function on the side(s) where white/yellow lines are not detectable. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
  • Page 51 Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.

  • Page 52: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Drcc)

    ™ TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Full-Speed Range DRCC helps maintain a pre-set distance to a preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a lower speed. This mode is always selected first when the cruise control button is depressed. Constant speed cruise control mode is also available.
  • Page 53 To change the vehicle­to­vehicle distance Push the “ ” button to cycle through the settings, which will change progressively. Preceding vehicle mark LONG MIDDLE SHORT (default setting) This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 54 Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC. To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on page 50. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.

  • Page 55: Automatic High Beams (Ahb)

    By using high beams more frequently, the system may allow earlier detection of pedestrians and obstacles. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on AHB operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it. ” position.
  • Page 56 ON. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on RSA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.

  • Page 57: Seat Belts-Shoulder Belt Anchor

    SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

  • Page 58: Rear Door Child Safety Locks

    Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with live agents at the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Services for subscribers include: •...
  • Page 59 If the tire pressure indicator flashes for 1 minute 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 60 SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES Tire repair kit & tools TOOL LOCATION Jack and tools Towing eyelet Jack handle Tool bag Wheel nut wrench Jack Emergency tire repair kit Tire repair kit components Air release cap Compressor switch Sticker Hose Power plug Air pressure gauge Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
  • Page 61 ™ , which combines Anti- Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.

  • Page 62: Floor Mat Installation

    Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth Device Pairing Section

    ® BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING SECTION ® Do not attempt the Bluetooth Pairing process while driving.
  • Page 65 Pairing for your phone ® Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota. This pairing process is quick and easy. All you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to form a connection.

  • Page 66: Device Pairing

    BLUETOOTH ® DEVICE PAIRING Bluetooth Pairing for your phone (cont.) ® STEP 6 "Connecting" displays while STEP 7 device is forming the connection to your multimedia system. phone, a message will be displayed: "You may need to allow message access on your phone."...
  • Page 68 Quick Reference Guide 2021 Printed in U.S.A. 6/20 toyota.com 20-MKG-14821...

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