2006 TOYOTA PRIUS warning light

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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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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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