2006 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
“POWER” switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Push button start system138
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Hybrid transaxlee 144
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Vehicle stability control system 148
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Tire pressure warning system 150
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Parking brake 156
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Cruise control 157
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SECTION 2– 6

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The push button start system is used to
start or stop the hybrid system and select
“ACC”, “IG−ON” or “OFF” mode. (See
“—Selecting the push button start system
mode” on page 140 and “How to start the
hybrid system” on page 348.) The system
contains the following components.
1. “POWER” switch
2. Key slot
3. Brake pedal
4. Electronic shift lever
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Your vehicle keys and the key slot are
different shapes from conventional ones.
Keep the following in mind when operating
the key:
When inserting the key, be sure to
push it in all the way.
When pulling out the key, be careful
because it will be pushed out by the
spring and it might fly out.
If the key cannot be pulled out, push
it in all the way again, then pull it out.
CAUTION
Do not put your finger into the key
slot. Your finger might be injured.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions, or
the key mechanism might be damaged
and will not work properly.
 The key should be operated with a
clean hand and fingers.
 Do not insert the key forcibly.
 Do not insert any key other than
genuine formal keys into the key
slot.
 Do not pull out the key forcibly
when it cannot be removed.
 Do not put water, oil, foreign ob-
jects, etc. into the key slot.
 Do not insert a wet, oily or dam-
aged key into the key slot.
 Do not affix a sticker on the key.
 Do not insert the key in the wrong
way.
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Do not pull out the key ring when
removing the key out of the key
slot.
Should you find anything unusual,
contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Press the “POWER” switch slowly and
surely. Quick operation may not activate
the desired mode.
CAUTION
Do not press the switch while driv-
ing, except in an emergency.
In hot weather, the switch surface
may get hot. Take care not to get
burned.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions or
the push switch start system may not
work properly.
 The switch should be operated with
a clean finger. Do not use an oily
or dirty finger.
 Be careful not to spill water or oth-
er liquid on the switch.
In the following conditions, contact
your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
 If the indicator on the switch
flashes in amber, the system may
be malfunctioning. Once you turn
the power off, it may not turn on
again.
 If you find anything unusual in the
switch function, refrain from using
the vehicle.
In the following condition, have your
vehicle inspected by your Toyota deal-
er.
 The indicator light on the “POWER”
switch does not come on when the
clearance lights are turned on.
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Without depressing the brake pedal
Carrying a smart key allows you to op-
erate the “POWER” switch without the
key being inserted into the key slot.
Each time you press the “POWER”
switch briefly without the brake pedal
depressed, the hybrid system mode
changes in the order of “OFF”, “ACC”,
“IGON” and then back to “OFF”.
The smart function can be set to become
inoperative using the smart cancel switch.
For details, see “Deactivating the smart
function” on page 34.1) “ACC” (Green indicator is turned on)
Accessories such as the radio operate.
Pressing the “POWER” switch briefly with-
out depressing the brake pedal in the
“OFF” mode turns on this mode.
In the “ACC” mode, pressing the “POW-
ER” switch briefly while depressing the
brake pedal will start the hybrid system.
If you leave your vehicle in the “ACC”
mode for about an hour, the hybrid system
is automatically turned off.
2) “IGON” (Amber indicator is turned
on)
All accessories are operable.
Pressing the “POWER” switch briefly with-
out depressing the brake pedal in the
“ACC” mode turns on this mode.
In the “IG
−ON” mode, pressing the “POW-
ER” switch briefly while depressing the
brake pedal will start the hybrid system.
However, if “N” position is selected, the
hybrid system will be turned in the “OFF”
mode. 3) “OFF” (Indicator is turned off)
The hybrid system is off.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment for a few seconds after
the system is turned off and about 90
seconds have passed.
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is
automatically set. See “Hybrid vehicle im-
mobilizer system” on page 21.
—Selecting the push button
start system mode
(with smart function—on some
models)

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With the brake pedal depressed
The hybrid system will start and stop
by pressing the “POWER” switch briefly
with the brake pedal depressed.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed with the hybrid system off.
1) “START” (Amber indicator comes on
for a few seconds.)
The hybrid system is ready to operate
and all accessories are operable. (“IG
ON”)
Press the “POWER” switch with the brake
pedal depressed.For starting tips, see “How to start the
hybrid system—” on page 348.
If in an emergency, you must turn the
hybrid system off while the vehicle is
moving, press the “POWER” switch for
more than 3 seconds. At this time, the
“ACC” mode and shift position “N” are
automatically enabled.
2) “OFF” (Indicator is turned off)
The hybrid system is off.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment for a few seconds after
the system is turned off and about 90
seconds have passed.
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is
automatically set. See “Hybrid vehicle im-
mobilizer system” on page 21.
Approximately 5 hours after the engine is
turned off, you may hear a sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment
for several minutes. This is normal opera-
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.
(See “Leak detection pump” on page 448.)
NOTICE

The hybrid system cannot be
started when the shift position is in
“N”. Be sure to put it in “P” and
then start the system.
 Do not leave the hybrid system in
“ACC” or “IGON” for a long time.
The 12 volt battery will discharge.
 The hybrid mode in which the bat-
tery is discharged or disconnected
is retained in memory, and that
mode is turned on when power is
applied.
When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
turn the “POWER” switch off and carry the
smart key.
If you get out of your vehicle while carry-
ing a key without turning off the “POWER”
switch and then close the door, a warning
tone sounds inside and beeps sound out-
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INFORMATION
You can insert a genuine key while in
the “IGON” mode or with the hybrid
system starting. Do not insert any key
other than genuine keys.
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Without depressing the brake pedal
Each time you press the “POWER”
switch briefly without the brake pedal
depressed, the hybrid system mode
changes in the order of “OFF”, “ACC”,
“IGON” and then back to “OFF”.
1) “ACC” (Green indicator is turned on)
Accessories such as the radio operate.
Pressing the “POWER” switch briefly with-
out depressing the brake pedal in the
“OFF” mode turns on this mode.
The key can be removed at this position.
The hybrid system is automatically turned
off.In the “ACC” mode, pressing the “POW-
ER” switch briefly while depressing the
brake pedal will start the hybrid system.
If you leave your vehicle in the “ACC”
mode for about an hour, the hybrid system
is automatically turned off.
2) “IGON” (Amber indicator is turned
on)
All accessories are operable.
Pressing the “POWER” switch briefly with-
out depressing the brake pedal in the
“ACC” mode turns on this mode.
In the “IG
−ON” mode, pressing the
“POWER” switch briefly while depressing
the brake pedal will start the hybrid sys-
tem. However, if “N” position is selected,
the hybrid system will be turned in the
“OFF” mode.
3) “OFF” (Indicator is turned off)
The hybrid system is off. The key can
be removed at this position.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment for a few seconds after
the system is turned off and about 90
seconds have passed.
Once you remove the key, the hybrid ve-
hicle immobilizer system is automatically
set. See “Hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys-
tem” on page 21.
—Selecting the push button
start system mode
(without smart function)

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With the brake pedal depressed
The hybrid system will start and stop
by pressing the “POWER” switch briefly
with the brake pedal depressed.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed with the hybrid system off.
1) “START” (Amber indicator comes on
for a few seconds.)
The hybrid system is ready to operate
and all accessories are operable. (“IG
ON”)
Insert the key and press the “POWER”
switch briefly with the brake pedal de-
pressed.For starting tips, see “How to start the
hybrid system—” on page 348.
If, in an emergency, you must turn the
hybrid system off while the vehicle is
moving, press the “POWER” switch more
than 3 seconds. At this time, the “ACC”
mode and shift position “N” are automati-
cally enabled.
2) “OFF” (Indicator is turned off)
The hybrid system is off. The key can
be removed at this position.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment for a few seconds after
the system is turned off and about 90
seconds have passed.
Once you remove the key, the hybrid ve-
hicle immobilizer system is automatically
set. See “Hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys-
tem” on page 21.
Approximately 5 hours after the engine is
turned off, you may hear a sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment
for several minutes. This is normal opera-
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.
(See “Leak detection pump” on page 448.)
NOTICE

The hybrid system cannot be
started when the shift position is in
“N”. Be sure to put it in “P” and
then start the system.
 Do not leave the hybrid system in
“ACC” or “IGON” for a long time.
The 12 volt battery will discharge.
 The hybrid mode in which the bat-
tery is discharged or disconnected
is retained in memory, and that
mode is turned on when power is
applied.

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Hybrid transaxle
Your hybrid transaxle has an electronic
shift lever system to minimize incorrect
operation. This means you can only shift
to other position from “P” when the brake
pedal is depressed.
With the following improper shifting, the
rejection function operates and a beep
sounds so the hybrid transaxle cannot be
shifted.(i) When you attempt to shift the transaxle from the “P” position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
(ii) When you push the “P” switch while driving.
(iii) When you operate the shift lever from “D” to “R” or vice versa while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(iv) When you operate the shift lever to “B” from any position other than “D”.
In case of (i), the transaxle remains in
“P”. In case of (ii) through (iv), the trans-
axle is automatically shifted to “N”.
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Shift lever
The shift lever always re-
turns to this original position
after shifting operation. “P” position switch
You can operate the shift
lever only in “D”.
Keep the shift lever in “N”
for a while after you shift it
to that position.