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Toyota Prius User-Guide
Seventh Edition, First 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 ....................... 11
MPG Measurement .................. 11
Increasing MPG ....................... 11
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.
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.
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.
for the HSD (2004-2007) model
EPA Estimates ......................... 15
Seasonal Cycles ....................... 18
Emissions ................................. 19
Gas Prices ................................ 20
NURTURING ................................. 22
Filling the Tank ........................ 22
Multi-Display Care .................. 23
Long-Term Storing .................. 23
Polishing .................................. 25
Tire Care .................................. 25
Tire Upgrades .......................... 27
Washing ................................... 29
Valet Use ................................. 29
MAINTENANCE ........................... 30
Oil Changes.............................. 30
Engine Air-Filter ...................... 31
Window Wipers ....................... 33
Fuel Door ................................. 34
Air-Conditioning ...................... 36
OPTIONS ........................................ 38
SKS: Smart-Entry .................... 38
SKS: Smart-Start ...................... 38
Homelink ................................. 39
Electrochromic Mirror ............. 39
Navigation ............................... 40
Bluetooth ................................. 40
Voice-Recognition ................... 40
VOICE-RECOGNITION .............. 42
Help ......................................... 42
Navigation - Commands .......... 42
Navigation - Locations ............. 44
Audio ....................................... 45
Climate .................................... 45
Screen ...................................... 45
OTHER ........................................... 46
Battery-Pack ............................ 46
Rear Hatch ............................... 46
External Cargo ......................... 50
Side Mirrors ............................. 52
Internal Storage ........................ 53
Transmission ............................ 53
Information Sources ................. 54
Informational Materials ........... 57
GLOSSARY ................................... 57
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Homelink ......... 39 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 t Drive It ! Ignore the advanced technology! Vital Info 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 syste m was designed you could to drive it like a traditional car. That way, you can enjoy the remarkably smooth & quiet ride. -
Page 3: Shutdown
Engine Warm-Up educing Emissions is the highest priority for Prius. It strives to remain a AT-PZEV (Advanced 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 th an average mileage, even though the engine may run more than you’d expect. -
Page 4: Reverse
R verse Beeper Disable Some people find the reverse beeper distracting. Although there isn't a method to change the repetitive beeping to just a short warning, there is a way to disable it completely. To do that, carefully follow these steps: Switch to the odometer/trip value to display "ODO"... -
Page 5: Hybrid Driving
H brid Drivin From a Stop The gasoline engine is most efficient when running around 70% maximum. So if you can't pre lightly enough on the pedal to accelerat e using only electricity, go ahead and press a little harder an usual. -
Page 6: Stealth Driving
S alth Driv Engine Off While the gasoline engine is off and you’re driving using just battery power, the mode you’re in is 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 Heate too heavily). -
Page 7: Charge-Level
C arge- Level Green When the charge-level of the battery-pack (displayed on the E nergy Screen) exceeds 6 bars, the color will change to Green. This is simply a convenience feature to make the SOC (State-Of-Charge) easier to notice. Once the level reaches 8 bars, no further detail is shown even though charging continues. -
Page 8: Multi-Display
M lti-Displa Screen Off ! Many new owners accidentally discover the off button. Innocently pressi ng it causes them to panic, ecause the Multi-Display unexpectedly goes black. Don’t worry though . It’s easy to turn back on. 1. Press the "INFO" button on the left, next to the Multi-Display. 2. -
Page 9: Outside Air
Ou u tside Ai i r Vent Changing th he "Air Conditi ioner" mode to o draw in air dir r ectly from the e outside for co ooling rather than allowin ng it to be influ uenced by the h heater-core isn ’t an obvious p process, but it i... - Page 10 Prius User-Guide 10 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 11: Understanding
UNDERSTANDING MPG Measurement LIFETIME is the most useful measurement. Total miles driven, divided by total gallons consumed, Lifetime forms you how efficiently the car has performed overall. Tank TANK is the measurement between each fill up. Yo u press the RESET button when the tank is ll. - Page 12 On the Highway Just like with traditional vehicles, efficiency drops the faster you drive on a highway. 60 MPH (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.
- Page 13 "B" Mode Avoid using this mode unless absolutely necessary, since it will reduce MPG. Any type of accessory rack for carrying external loads (Receiver, Roof, or Strap -On) will cause External Loads erodynamic drag. So, expect a MPG drop when you use one. Engine Warm-Up Short Trips are horribly inefficient for all vehicles.
- Page 14 Even at 30,000 Miles (48,300 km): you may continue observe minor MPG increases as the car ages • Prius User-Guide 14 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 15: Epa Estimates
A Estima 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 16 Gentle Acceleration he testing procedures utilize gentle acceleration, which does not represent the way people actually 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.
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Page 18: 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 19: Emissions
chaotic graph. Traffic It is common for people to forget how much traffic patterns change during the winter. Slippery 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. Heater Heat to keep you warm in the winter comes from the engine. -
Page 20: Gas Prices
efficiency-estimates, for vehicles dating all the back to 1985. California LEV II Emission Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Duty vehicles less than Measurements 8,500 lbs. (grams/mile for 120,000 miles/11 years) as measu red by tailpipe emissions: Rating NMOG HCHO 0.090 0.07 0.01... - Page 21 continued high demand is very realistic. So expecting pri ces to return back to the way they were not too long ago is not wise. And along with the MPG benefit from a hybrid like Prius, you al get significantly reduced emissions. Prius User-Guide 21 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 22: Nurturing
NURTURING Filling the Tank It is best to use the slowest setting (the farthest latch on the pump-handle); otherwise, the pump Fill Speed could shut off prematurely giving you an inaccurate indication of "full". Topping Off Don't! Onc e the pump automatically stops, don't trying squeezing any more fuel into the tank. More causes the bladder to stretch. -
Page 23: Multi-Display Care
Emission Bladder side the gas tank is a flexible bladder. It contracts and expands to fill the empty void that would otherwise be fill ed with vapor as gasoline is consumed. The reduction of vapor emissions helps to keep Prius extraordinarily cl ean. - Page 24 off the Prius, an electric-relay autom atically deactivates to cut the connection to the hybrid system. So it isn’t even connected to the res t of the system until you turn the key again. Prius User-Guide 24 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 25: Polishing
Polishing Owner Tests "Nu Finish" has worked well. The great polished look lasts for about 6 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 d ter you. It disappears, leaving a protective layer after a few days. - Page 26 PSI convenience Tire pressure needs to be routinely checked (for all vehicles, not just Prius). Temperature drops cause PSI to decrease. Heat caused by driving increases PSI, making measurem ents 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 27: 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 28 Original Tire Goodyear Integrity HSD Prius comes with these tires standard. They a re sometimes referred to as OEM (Ori ginal Equipment Manufacturer) tires. 185 / 65 R15 44 PSI (3.0 bar) maximum 1168 lbs. (530 kg) load maximum Standard Rolling Resistance 855 Revs per mile 10/32 inch Tread-Depth 86S Speed &...
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Page 29: Washing
Valet Use Valet Card Providing the valet with a "Valet Card" Toyota includes with the purchase of a new Prius is highly recommended. It illustrates how to start the hybrid system in very simple steps. Engine On Stealth can confuse valet drivers, since they expect noise &... -
Page 30: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Oil Changes Refer to the "Increasing MPG "section. 5,000 Miles or 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. 6 Months aving the engine sh ut off frequently and not using it as the sole propulsion source will allow oil to last longer than in traditional vehicles. -
Page 31: Engine Air-Filter
Oil Filter Illustrated Detail Toyota Part: 90915 - YZZF2 or: 90915 - YZZA2 Plug Gasket Toyota Part: 90430 - 12028 http://john1701a.com/prius/prius_oil-change.htm That link above is for a document with many photos, which provides details about the oil-change process for a Prius. Download a copy to see the underneath... - Page 32 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 32 of 66...
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Page 33: Window Wipers
& reap wiper blade Front Driv er Wiper (Toyota Part : 85124 - 46010) Front Passenger Wiper (Toyota Part: 85124 - 47 010) Prius User-Guide 33 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007... -
Page 34: Fuel Door
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 35 Prius User-Guide 35 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 36: Air-Conditioning
Air-Condit ioning Filter Access There is a Hepa filter for the Air-Conditioning system (Toyota Part: 87139 - 47010) directly behind 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 37 Prius User-Guide 37 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 38: 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. Reaching into the handle area on the outside of the Driver's door, you'll trigger the sensor to Touchless Unlock unlock just that door. -
Page 39: Homelink
H melink 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 If the mirror is off, turn it on. -
Page 40: Navigation
Bluetooth list. Check with your local provider for compatibility information. Y ou may also find helpful facts on this webpage... http://toyota.letstalk.com/bluetooth/bt_userguid es.htm Adding a Phone Here's abbreviated instructions for setting up the RAZR: 1) On the Prius Multi-Display, select "Telephone", "Setti ngs", "Add Phone"... - Page 41 Prius User-Guide 41 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 42: Voice-Recognition
Go to Start Point Entire Route Go to Starting Point Lexus Dealer Entire Route Map Lexus Dealership Fifth Destination Map Quick Toyota Deale Final Destination Map Quick 1 First Destination Map Quick 2 Toyota Dealership Fourth Destination Map Quick Access 1... - Page 43 Prius User-Guide 43 of 66 Last Updated: 6/01/2007...
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Page 44: Navigation - Locations
Navigation - Locations Airport Fast Food Other Retail American Food Ferry Terminal Other Retail Stores American Restaurant Fitness Club Park Amusement Park French Food Park and Recreation French Restaurant Parking Auto Club Parking Garage Gas Station Auto Service Parking Lot Auto Service and Maintena Go Home Performing Arts... -
Page 45: Audio
A dio Audio Audio On CD Changer SAT1 Audio Off Disc Down SAT2 Disc Up SAT3 Radio Next Disc Satellite Radio Next Track Satellite Radio 1 AM Radio Previous Disc Satellite Radio 2 Previous Track Satellite Radio 3 FM Radio Skip Backward Type Down Track Down... -
Page 46: 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 47 There' a smooth tiny metal latch there. (Toyota definitely w anted to make that inaccessible from outside. Pulling it up pops the hatch open.
- Page 48 Height Reduction For those of you that don’t want to reach so high to close the hatch, try this alteration: Connect a piece of string on each end the pressure-arm with hooks. device like Just a simple restrictive this is all it takes. Preventing that pressure-arm from extending all the way reduces the height of the hatch when open.
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Page 50: External Cargo
ternal C argo Roof-R Removable & Lockable ro o of-racks can b be used for kayaks, canoes, bi i kes, and cargo o carriers. Yakima is th he brand shown n in the photo b below. Thule & Saris brand s are also avail l able. - Page 51 Inside is the e ideal method of transporting g bikes. But if f you require th h at room for car r rying people o o r Strap-On R R ack cargo instea ad, a strap-on ra ack can be used The p photo on the le eft shows the 3...
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Page 52: Side Mirrors
Side Mirror Blind-Spot As with m ost all vehicles, Prius has a blind-spot immediately to the left-rear of the driver. The solution to that is carefully aiming the mirror on the side. You can also add a blind-sp ot mirror to it, the very same way as with other vehicles. -
Page 53: Internal Storage
Inte e rnal St orage Hidden Dr awer This drawer r often takes a v very long time for owners to discover, since e it is located u u nderneath the cupholders b betwe en the fro ont se ats near t the floor. -
Page 54: Information Sources
I nformation Sources 6 4 B Recent News h ttp://news.google.com/news?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Prius&sa=N&tab=wn Toyota’s Website Information directly from Toyota itself is available here... h ttp://www.toyota.com/prius Toyota Online Repair Manual access & downloading for $10 per day at... h ttp://techinfo.toyota.com Toyota Manuals Available via credit-card from 1-800-622-2033 •... - Page 55 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 57: Informational Materials
I nformational Materials 6 5 B Info-Sheet For an illustrated summary, refer to this document. It serves as a convenient means of introduction to all aspects of Prius. h ttp://john1701a.com/prius/prius-infosheet.htm Energy Flow For a basic understanding of the energy flow within the Prius hybrid system, download a copy of this document. - Page 58 PSD (details) This document provides a more in-depth look at the PSD. Without being overly technical, the illustrations describe how the wide variety of movements within the device relate to the operation of the hybrid vehicle. h ttp://john1701a.com/prius/prius-psd_details.htm Understanding Hybrids The understanding of hybrids requires much more than just awareness of the efficiency values listed on the window-sticker and the...
- Page 59 Type: FULL The most dynamic of the hybrid types is known as "Full", since it includes a second electric motor to provide some abilities not available from lesser designs. Prius is this type of hybrid. h ttp://john1701a.com/prius/hybrid-type_full.htm FULL (details) For a more detailed illustration of the "Full" hybrid type, refer to this document.
- Page 60 For an in-depth breakdown of how "Full" hybrids operate, download a copy of this document. h ttp://john1701a.com/prius/hybrid-type_full_operation.htm Type: TWO-MODE This alternate variety of the "Full" hybrid is a configuration known as "Two-Mode". It adds another power-split-device for electric motor and engine interaction, plus multiple clutches. This document highlights the differences you should be aware of.
- Page 61 G LOSSARY 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.
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- Page 63 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 64 Torque Measurement value indicating wheel turning force, a strength value different from horsepower 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 65 Turtle Driving a Prius with the battery-pack extremely drained of electricity, in conditions too hot (typically above 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. ULEV Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (as of the 2003 model-year there were 90 vehicle models in the United States that met the rating criteria)
- Page 66 Prius Generations: Original Classic Engine HP Engine kW Engine RPM Redline 4000 4500 5000 Motor HP Motor kW Motor Torque 0-60 MPH (seconds) 14.1 12.5 10.1 Tire Width Tire Diameter Battery-Pack Energy (W/kg) 1250 Battery-Pack Voltage 273.6 201.6 Battery-Pack Weight (lbs) Battery-Pack Section Type D-Cell Module...
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