2006 TOYOTA PRIUS service

!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
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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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OVERVIEW
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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