2006 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Headlight indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
2
Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning2
Low fuel level indicator1
Antilock Brake System warning1
Malfunction / Check Engine indicator1
When the Antilock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Antilock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning2
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Instr ument cluster” Section 25, 2006 Owner ’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Multiinformation display” Section 25, 2006 Owner ’s Manual. 3
If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 26, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
4 For details, refer to “Hybrid transaxle” Section 26, 2006 Owner ’s Manual.
5 For details, refer to “Smart entry and start system” Section 21, 2006
Owner ’s Manual.
Driving ready light
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning2
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Hybrid vehicle battery warning2
Electric power steering system warning2
Smart Entry and Start warning5
T ail light indicator
Automatic head light leveling system
warning
2
R unning mode position indicator4
Automatic air conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield air flow indicator
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
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Hood release
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s W arranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement.”
Pull up
Pull
Rear hatch
Pull
NOTE:
If not tightened enough, check engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL
TIMES. SERIOUS DAMAGE T O THE HYBRID SYSTEM
CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GAS.
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Turn Driver seat
Pull up
Store
OVERVIEW
To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up.
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if equipped)
Indicator light
Buttons
Garage door openers manufactured under license
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the T oyota
Customer Experience Center at 18003314331, or
visit http://www .homelink.com
* HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Automatic light cutoff system* Automatically turns
off lights when the driver’
s door is opened with the
Hybrid System “OFF”.
Daytime Running Light system* Automatically
turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
*if equipped
T urn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come “ON” only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Window wiper & washer
Front
Rear
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Low beam AUTO
Head lights
High beam
High beam flasher
Parking light
Right turn
Left turn Turn Adjust interval
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe Wash and wipe Slow
Interval wipe Fast
Wipe
Pull to wash and wipe
Lane change
Lane change
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Windows
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window mid
way
, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the windows need
to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’
s Manual for
more details.
W indow lock
switch
SeatsHead restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustmentsFront
Seat adjustmentsRear
UpDownLock release buttons
Front
Rear
Position
(2) Fold down (1) Push down
Seatback angle
Driver side
Down
Up
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Angle
Lock release
lever
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Setting a speed
System
ON/OFF
Resume/Increase speed
Cancel
1
Set/Decrease speed2
Cruise control
P assenger compartment temper ature
Outside temperature
Temperature selector
Air flow vent selector
Fan speed
Automatic climate control
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger
Windshield air flow
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Climate control OFF
Display the operation screen
Air conditioning/Heating
With navigation system1
1For details, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual .” “A/C AUTO”
T
emper

ature
Air intake selector
Windshield vent
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Steering wheel switches
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2Push the lever up toward “+ RES.”
NOTE: If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set
speed will not be resumed.
Turning system ON/OFF
With navigation system1
Type 2 functions
Type 1 functions
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
RADIO
To preset a station Tune in the desired station and
touch a station selector icon (16) until you hear a
beep.
To scan for stations Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Touch “SCAN” icon on the
display. Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (T
ype 3 only)
T o load one disc

Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then reopen for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE•FILE”
to file up/down.
1For details, refer to theNavigation System Owner’s
Manual.
AudioAudio operation screen
T ype 2 additional functions
Type 3 additional functions
Push
Audio
operation
screen
“ +”
V olume control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio “ON” and select an audio
mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF .”
“

” switch
In r adio mode Push to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek a station.
In CD mode Push to skip up or down to
next/previous track.
>>
Steering wheel switches
Type 1 functions
Audio file search
With
navigation
system
Eject CDPush to turn
ON/OFF
Load CD(s) Station/CD track scan
Mode
Seek station/CD track select
Audio
Seek station/CD track or
audio file selectCD/AUX mode select
Push to turn
ON/OFF
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Clock
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
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Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
HHour set
MMinutes set
Light ControlInstrument panel
Brightness
control
+

Luggage storage box
Cup and Bottle holders
Right side:
Turn to unlock
Left side:
Turn to unlock
Cup holder front Cup holder rear
Bottle holder
Center
console
Front Door
Power outlets
Instrument panel (12V)Center console box (12V)
The Hybrid System must be in “ACC” or “IGON.”
P arking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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Emergency flashers
NOTE: The air vent on the right side of the rear
seatback is designed to assist in cooling the Hybrid
vehicle battery.DO NOT BLOCK OR COVER THIS
VENT , asit may cause overheating, resulting in
reduced vehicle performance.
Rear air vent
Push
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be reextended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find out more information about seat belts, and
how to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual .
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
DoorsChild safety locks
Door locks
Seat beltsShoulder belt anchor
Unlock
Rear door
Squeeze lock
release to lower
Lock
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be reinitialized by
pushing and holding the “ SET” button if
indicator light remains ON or blinks, and/or after
replacing or rotating tires or wheels.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
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