2006 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

MN 00452PRG06PRI
Printed in USA 10/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center 18003314331
www.toyotaownersonline.com
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!Aword about safe vehicle oper ations
This
Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’ s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Y our dealership and the entire staff of T oyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new P rius.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of Prius operations. Every Prius owner should rev
iew the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
P ay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual .Each box
contains safe oper ating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
T oyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
2006 Prius
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Remove the jack box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
24Hour Roadside Assistance
Complimentary Roadside Assistance for
3 years/36,000 miles. Ask your dealer for details.
Prius 24Hour Roadside Assistance includes: Towing for mechanical breakdown and jump start
12V battery only
Tollfree number, 24hours, 7 days a week
Lockout protection
Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
Road hazard
Concierge service
Mechanical first aid
Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
18773046495
Wheel nut wrench Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry4Key fob3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting 8Smart Key system (Smart entry and start) 56Smart Key unlock functions16Turning the Hybrid System ON7
OVERVIEWRear hatch14Engine maintenance15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release15Indicator symbols1213Instrument cluster 12
Instrument panel 1011
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating2021Audio2223AUX audio jack 24Clock24Cruise control21Cup and bottle holders25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Light ControlInstrument panel24Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box24Parking brake25Power outlets25Seat adjustmentsFront18Seat adjustmentsRear18SeatsHead restraints18Tilt steering wheel19Window wiper & washer17
Windows 19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES24Hour Roadside Assistance29Door locks26DoorsChild safety locks 26Emergency flashers27Jump starting28Rear air vent27Seat belts26Seat beltsShoulder belt anchor26Spare tire & tools29Tire Pressure Warning System 27
1Programmable by customer. For dealerprogrammable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Master key Ignition key & wireless remote.
Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be
removed to manually lock/unlock driver’ s door only

.
Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely
in. When removing, gently pull, it will be pushed
out by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY ;if it
cannot be removed, push it all the way in again,
then pull it out.
To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the
lock knob in the direction of the arrow .
Key fob
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE
OPERATION
Master key
Mechanical key
*
Ignition key
(key fob) slot
*Lock/Unlock the driver’s door only
Slide Pull out
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
•The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systemsas well as a 12volt system. DC and AC high voltage
are both very dangerous and can cause death, severe
burns, electric shock or other serious injuries.
•In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch, remove or replace high voltage cables which are
colored orange, and/or their connectors, high voltage
parts such as the inverter unit, Hybrid vehicle
battery, etc.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer
controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to
provide the most efficient combination of power for
the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes
are applied, braking force generates electricity
which is then sent to the battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The
benefits are better fuel economy, reduced vehicle
emissions and improved performance.
Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of
the Hybrid System are shown on the multi
information display .
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tips for improved fuel economy
Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels
specified in the Owner's Manual.
Link trips, if possible, to reduce engine cold starts.
Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than
necessary

, especially on the highway.
When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize
regenerative braking energy.
Minimize use of the air conditioning.
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Alarm operation
Push
Locking operation
Front doorRear hatch
Smart Key system (if equipped)
By carrying a Smart Key, the vehicle can be locked,
unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged without
handling the key.
Push
Push
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Insert key*.
Depress the brake pedal, and push the “POWER”
button briefly and firmly.
The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains ON and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
Turning the Hybrid System ON
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Pressing down on the brake pedal
ACC
IGON
OFF
Accessories such as radio will operate.
Ignition is on, Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Smart Key unlock functions(if equipped)
The Smart Key unlocking function can be
programmed to operate in 3 different modes when
Smart Key is activated. In all modes, grasping the
front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
To open driver side door only, grasp driver side
handle.
To open all doors, grasp any door handle.
To open driver side door or either back door
independently, grasp the handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
on this feature, and how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NOTE: Toconserve battery power, turn the Smart K ey
system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged
periods of time. For more battery saving information,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.ON
OFF
Push
Unlocking operation
Front door
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for
safety. R
efer to your Owner’s Manual, and the
following section of this guide for Smart Key
unlocking programmable options.
Rear hatch
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
While depressing brake pedal, push Park
button above the shift lever, when the vehicle is
at a complete stop.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob if inserted.
Information
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water
pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
not a concern, but a standard operation of the vehicle
to ensure optimum performance.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICA T

OR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
*The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting.
Shift to “B” when engine braking is desired (i.e.,
downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park button
Reverse(Buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine br ake
Shift position
*
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid Syst e m
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Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“POWER”
Clock
“AUDIO” switch (Multiinformation display control)
“CLIMATE” switch (Multiinformation display control)
Multiinformation display
“DISPLA Y” switch (Multiinformation display control)
“INFO” switch (Multiinformation display control)
Km/h or MPH button
Trip meter reset
Emergency flasher switch Audio
12V Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob) slot
Cruise control
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Smart Key system cancel
1
Climate steering wheel switches
Instrument panel light control
Audio steering wheel switches
1If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner ’s Manual .
Instrument panel
With navigation system1, 2
Without navigation system
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