2006 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge122
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Odometer and two trip meterss 123
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Km/h or MPH button 124
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 125
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SECTION 2– 5

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The gauge indicates the approximate
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
when the “IGON” mode is enabled.
Nearly full–Indicator at “F”
Nearly empty–Indicator at “E”
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
When you refuel on a slope, the indicator
may not show the correct level.
When you refuel less than about 11.4 L
(3.0 gal., 2.5 lmp.gal.), the fuel indicator
may not change.
After the 12 volt battery is reconnected,
one segment will flash for a while.Depending on the ambient temperature,
the fuel quantity is less than 45 L (11.9
gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.) even at “F”. However,
this does not affect the fuel consumption
and the remaining fuel ratio indicated on
the gauge. (For details, see “Fuel” on
page 318.)
If the fuel gauge display flashes, there
may be a problem in the system. In this
case, contact your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
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Low fuel level indicator light
Blink
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low
fuel level indicator light blinks, fill the fuel
tank as soon as possible.
Fuel gauge

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Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
At the first blinking of the light, the master
warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on and the message appears on
the multi−information display to remind the
driver to fill fuel.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
indicator light may come on earlier than
usual.
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This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.
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3. Trip meter reset button—Resets thetwo trip meters to zero, and also
change the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the button. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the button until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
Km/h or MPH button
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You can switch the display between
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)
or
(red indicator and buzzer)If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(yellow indicator)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If red brake system warning light is also on, stop imme-
diately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver ’s seat belt.
(c)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten front passenger ’s seat belt.
(d)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(e)See multi −information display.
(f)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer. If red brake system warning light is also on, stop imme-
diately and contact Toyota dealer.
If any warning comes on, the hybrid system may not start by pu shing the “POWER” switch. In that case, push it once again.
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(g)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(h)Close all doors.
(i)Fill up tank.
(j)Replace engine oil
(k)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If red brake system warning light is also on, stop imme-
diately and contact Toyota dealer.
(l)Adjust tire inflation pressure. If light remains on, contact Toyota dealer.
(m)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(n)P position reminder
buzzerPush the “P” position switch.
If any warning comes on, the hybrid system may not start by pushing the “POWER” switch. In that case, push it once again.

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(a) Brake System Warning Lights andBuzzer
These lights come on in the following
cases when the “IG −ON” mode is enabled.
RED WARNING LIGHT
When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on when the “IG −ON”
mode is enabled, even after the parking
brake is released.
When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the regenerative brake system
is fails...
RED OR YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the hydraulic brake system
fails...
When the yellow warning light comes on,
it is no problem to continue driving. How-
ever, if the red warning light comes on,
it indicates a serious problem and you can
continue driving no longer. Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:
The lights do not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the
“READY” light is on.
The lights do not come on even if the
“POWER” switch is pressed with the
parking brake released.
A red warning light turning on briefly dur-
ing operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If any of the following conditions oc-
curs, immediately stop your vehicle at
a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
The red warning light does not turn
off even after the parking brake is
released while the hybrid system is
running.
The red warning light comes on or
buzzer sounds continuously.
In either case, this can indicate that
the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will become
longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly
and bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
The brake system warning light re-
mains on together with the “ABS”
and “VSC” warning light.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system and vehicle stability
control system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
In the following case, drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer.
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Any of the following conditions may oc-
cur, but do not indicate the malfunc-
tion:
The yellow warning light may stay on
for about 60 seconds after the hybrid
system is started. It is normal if it
turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the red warning light and
buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off
and the buzzer stops sounding after a
few seconds.
You may hear a small sound in the
engine compartment after the hybrid
system is started or the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly. This is a pump
pulsating sound of the brake system,
and it is not a malfunction.
You may hear a motor sound in the
engine compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed with the hybrid sys-
tem off.
The brake pedal stroke may be short
when you press the “POWER” switch
with the brake pedal depressed. (b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
Once the “IG −ON” mode is enabled, the
reminder light flashes and the buzzer
sounds if the driver ’s seat belt is not fas-
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
the light continues flashing and the buzzer
sounds 4 to 8 seconds.
If the vehicle speed rises above 20 km/h
(12 mph) without the belt fastened, a
buzzer sounds.
(c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
This light acts as a reminder to have the
front passenger buckle up the seat belt.
Once the “IG −ON” mode is enabled, the
reminder light flashes if a passenger sits
in the front passenger seat and does not
fasten the seat belt. Unless the front pas-
senger fastens the belt, the light continues
flashing.
If the vehicle speed rises above 20 km/h
(12 mph) without the belt fastened, a
buzzer sounds. If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight, causing the reminder light to flash
and buzzer to sound.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the “IGON”
mode is enabled and goes off after the
hybrid system starts. This means that
the warning light system is operating
properly.
If the lamp remains on or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
following:
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
This case is a temporary malfunction. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after
taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota deal-
er as soon as possible.
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, hybrid system, throttle control
system or warning light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.