2002 TOYOTA PRIUS fuel

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Spark ignition system ofyour Toyota
The spark ignition system in your
Toyota meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference −Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile
two −way radio system in your ve-
hicle could affect electronic sys-
tems such as multiport fuel injec-
tion system / sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise con-
trol system, anti −lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioner system and Toyota
hybrid system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for pre-
cautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as
fire. Be sure to have the systems
of the SRS airbag and seat belt
pretensioner removed and disposed
of by the qualified service shop or
by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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1. Service reminder indicators and indica-tor lights
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer and trip meter
5. Outside temperature display
Instrument cluster and multiinformation display overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and Multiinformation display
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orBrake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗1
High coolant temperature warning light (in red)∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights SRS warning light
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Toyota hybrid system combines the
gasoline engine and the electric motor
power to improve the fuel economy
largely and minimize the emissions as
well as to provide higher power perfor-
mance than the ordinary gasolinepow-
ered vehicles.
Depending on the driving condition, the
vehicle runs on the best combination of;
Gasoline engine power
Electric motor power generated by
the gasoline engine
Electric motor power of the hybrid
vehicle battery
Furthermore, the energy is effectively used
in the following ways:
When stopping the vehicle, the gaso-
line engine is automatically stopped.
When decreasing the speed by apply-
ing the brakes, electricity converted
from the turning force of the wheels is
stored in the hybrid vehicle battery.
(This is called regenerative brake.) Since the battery is charged by the
gasoline engine as needed, it does not
require charging from the outside like
an electric vehicle.
In this way, greatly improved fuel economy
and reduced emissions are attained.
If you do not use the vehicle for a long
time, the hybrid vehicle battery will dis-
charge and the battery condition is liable
to decline.
Basic operations are described below. Be-
sides, Toyota hybrid system performs vari-
ous controls depending on the operating
condition, such as at the time of hybrid
system starting, at the time of charging
should be required, at the time of the air
conditioning is in use, etc.
Toyota hybrid system
Toyota hybrid system
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Turn the ignition key from “ON” to
“START” with the running mode selector
lever in “P” position only. When the
“READY” light flashes and stays on and
a beep sounds after a few seconds, the
hybrid system starts. (If the ambient tem-
perature is low such as during winter con-
ditions, it may take time until the
“READY” light is on.) Being different from
ordinary vehicles, you cannot start your
vehicle with the running mode selector le-
ver in “N” position. (For details, see “How
to start the hybrid system—” on page 162
in Section 4.)Drive your vehicle with a smooth accel-
eration and deceleration.
When driving, energy is effectively re-
covered through the regenerative brake
as the vehicle decelerates. However,
for more efficient use, do not acceler-
ate or decelerate your vehicle more
than necessary.
By avoiding abrupt acceleration and de-
celeration, the remaining capacity of
the hybrid vehicle battery can be pre-
served and it makes it possible to run
the vehicle utilizing the gasoline engine
and the electric power from the hybrid
vehicle battery.
The remaining capacity of the hybrid
vehicle battery can be confirmed on
the energy monitor screen of the multi
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information display. See “Information”
on 113 page in Section 2 −6 for details.
As the way in which you drive may
decrease the remaining capacity of the
hybrid vehicle battery and reduce fuel
economy, drive your vehicle without
abrupt acceleration or deceleration. Use the “A/C” mode (with the “A/C”
button only on) when you use the air
conditioning.
As the gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically in this mode, eco-
nomical driving with less emissions is
possible.
In the “MAX” mode (with the “A/C” but-
ton and “MAX” button on), the gasoline
engine is frequently used. Use this
mode only when you need to operate
the air conditioning fully such as when
you should dehumidify or when you are
under a burning sun.
When parking, be sure to put the run-
ning mode selector lever in “P” posi-
tion. While driving, use “D” position.
With the selector lever in “N” position,
the gasoline engine operates but elec-
tricity cannot be generated. The
constant electrical power remaining in
the hybrid vehicle battery becomes in-
sufficient and the battery will be dis-
charged.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys18
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Hybrid vehicle immobiliser system 20
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Side doors 22
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Power windows 28
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Trunk lid 31
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Hood 32
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Theft deterrent system 34
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Fuel tank cap 35
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If any of the doors are unlocked without
the key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter and the key is not in the ignition
switch, all the doors will be automatically
locked again.
After 1 minute, the alarm will automatically
stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
”Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:
Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”
to ”ON” position.
Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control transmitter.
Open the trunk with the key.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the
above mentioned three ways. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality on your vehicle.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmit-
ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system s hould activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on
the trunk, also check that the system
is activated when the auxiliary battery
terminal is disconnected and then re-
connected. When testing on the hood,
release the lock with the hood lock
release lever and raise the hood.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.
When refueling, turn off the hybrid
system.
Fuel tank cap

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CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause spark or allow
open flames when refueling. The
fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
Insert the fuel nozzle fully, or fuel
may splash out.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp illage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.