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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.
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OVERVIEW
BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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