2008 TOYOTA PRIUS instrument cluster

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Touch screen (Type B)
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 140)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator ( P. 101)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 150)Recirculate mode indi-
cator (P. 205, 212)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 150)Automatic air condi-
tioner indicator
(P. 202, 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 150)Windshield air flow indi-
cator ( P. 205, 212)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 136)Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers indicator
(P. 217)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 164)Driving ready indicator
(P. 130)
Slip indicator ( P. 170)
Immobilizer / Theft
deterrent system indica-
tor (P. 8 1 84)
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When driving
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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 426)
*: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada) redyellow(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and
(introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
● When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically. However, recirculated air mode will be
activated if it is selected manually.
● If the hybrid system us turned off in the outside air mode, the auto-
matic control of the air intake is activated when the hybrid system is
turned on again.
indicator will come on in the instrument cluster wh ile the recircu-
lated air mode is selected.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
indicator will come on in
the instrument cluster while the
windshield air flow mode is on.
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212 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and
(introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
● When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically. However, recirculated air mode will be
activated if it is selected manually.
● If the hybrid system us turned off in the outside air mode, the auto-
matic control of the air intake is activated when the hybrid system is
turned on again.
indicator will come on in the instrument cluster while the recircu-
lated air mode is selected.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically. indicator will come on in
the instrument cluster while the
windshield air flow mode is on.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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What to do if...
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Instrument cluster
Touch screen
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