2005 TOYOTA PRIUS instrument cluster

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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overvieww2
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Instrument cluster and multi −information display overview 5
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and multi −information
display 6
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents187
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2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster 5
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4. Center vents 187
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5. Glove boxes 193
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6. Power door lock switches 39
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7. Power window switches 42
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8. Auxiliary boxes 197
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9. Cup holders 198
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10. Tilt steering lock release lever 96 . . . . .
11. Hood lock release lever 44
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12. Parking brake pedal 142
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13. Power rear view mirror control switch 97
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14. Window lock switch 43
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1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 117, 124 . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fuel gauge 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Speedometer
4. Odometer and trip meter 115 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multiinformation display overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and Multiinformation display
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Brake system warning lights∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗2
High coolant temperature warning light∗2
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗2
Hybrid vehicle battery warning light∗2
Electric power steering system warning light∗2
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(Canada)

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Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent sys-
tem indicator light
Tail light indicator light Shift position indicator light
∗ 4
Driving ready light
Automatic air conditioner indicator light
Recirculate mode indicator light
Smart entry and start system warning light
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Windshield air flow indicator light
Slip indicator light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers indicator light
Low temperature indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
∗ 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers— —Instrument cluster” on page 117.
∗2: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers— —Multi −information display” on page 124.
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3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 142.
∗4: For details, see “Hybrid transaxle” on page 136.
∗5: For details, see “Smart entry and start system” on page 24.
Cruise control indicator light∗3
Hybrid system warning light∗2
Automatic head light leveling system
warning light∗2

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If you do not drive your vehicle,
store the smart key, keeping it at
least 5 m (16 ft.) away from the ve-
hicle.
ALARMS AND WARNING LIGHT
Your vehicle is equipped with alarms
inside and outside, as well as warning
light in the instrument cluster, that re-
mind you if there is a problem involv-
ing the smart entry and start system.
This warning light will come on when the
“IG
−ON” mode is enabled and will go off
after a few seconds.
If an alarm sounds or the warning light
comes on, be sure to check your ve-
hicle and smart key. (a) The hybrid system was not turned
off and the transaxle was in a posi-
tion other than “P”.
When the driver ’s door is opened with the
hybrid system in “ACC” or “IG −ON” and
with the transaxle in a position other than
“P”.
Inside alarm: Beeps continuously
Multiinformation display: Warning mes-
sage
Alarms will be turned off by any of the
following operations:Closing the driver ’s door
Pressing the “P” position switch
Turning on the hybrid system
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When the headlight switch is turned to the
first or second clickstop, the brightness of
the instrument cluster will be reduced
slightly unless the instrument panel light
control dial is turned fully on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the hy-
brid system is not running.
Daytime running light system*
The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty when the parking brake is released with
the hybrid system started, even with the
light switch in the “OFF” position.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
To turn off the daytime running light sys-
tem, twist the knob to the position 2 or
position 3 with the headlights on or turn
the ignition switch off.
*: Equipped on vehicles sold in Canada
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HighLow beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
even with the knob turned to “OFF”.
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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The hybrid system must be in the “IG −
ON” mode.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
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If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs—” on page 304.
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HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
aboveAutomatic light cut off system
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the hybrid
system off. To turn them on again, press
the “POWER” switch twice from the off
setting to select the “IG
−ON” mode with-
out depressing the brake pedal or actuate
the headlight switch. If you are going to
park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is turned to the
first or second clickstop, the brightness of
the instrument cluster will be reduced
slightly unless the instrument panel light
control dial is turned fully on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
longer than necessary when the hy-
brid system is not running.
Headlights and turn signals
(without automatic light control system)