2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

Index
497
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Abbreviation list ..................... 498
Alphabetical index .................. 500
What to do if... ......................... 506
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and touch screen, such as the air conditioning and
audio systems, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electronic Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................201
ABS ...........................................170
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............394
Automatic air conditioning system ................................201
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......215
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....92
Airbag precautions for your child ...................................... 96
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................96
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........101
General airbag precautions .....96
Locations of airbags ................89
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................100
Side airbag precautions .......... 96
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions..............92
SRS airbags ............................ 89
Alarm ........................................... 84
Antenna.....................................231
Armrest .....................................334
Audio input ............................... 268
Audio system Antenna .................................231
CD player/changer ................239
MP3/WMA disc......................254
Optimal use ...........................262
Portable music player............268
Radio .....................................225
Steering switches .................. 269
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 150
Automatic light control system .................................... 150
AUX adapter ............................. 268
Auxiliary boxes ........................327 Back-up lights
Wattage................................. 471
Back door ................................... 54 Back door ................................ 54
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Smart key system .. ................. 36
Battery Checking ............................... 375
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................... 26
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged .......................... 451
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Bluetooth
®................................ 272
Brake Fluid ...................................... 373
Parking brake ........................ 142
Brake assist.............................. 170
Break-in tips ............................. 121
Care Exterior.................................. 346
Interior ................................... 348
Seat belts .............................. 349
Cargo capacity ......................... 173
Cargo hooks ............................. 336
CD player/changer ................... 239
Chains ....................................... 179
Child-protectors ......................... 52
Child restraint system Definition ............................... 107
Installation ............................. 110
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............................. 111
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 115
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Engine compartment cover..... 365
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................467
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil Capacity ................................466
Checking ............................... 365
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 369
Event data recorder .................424
Floor mats.................................335
Fluid
Brake .....................................373
Washer .................................. 378
Fog lights
Switch.................................... 156
Wattage .................................471
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................429
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................471
Fuel Capacity ................................464
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Gas station information .........512
Information ............................ 472
Refueling ................................. 78
Type ......................................472
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................ 78
Fuses......................................... 398 Garage door opener ................ 339
Gas station information .......... 512
Gauges...................................... 143
Glove box ................................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 272
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 414
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 471
Heaters Side mirror ............................ 217
Hood.......................................... 361
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 336
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 130
Illuminated entry system......... 318
Immobilizer system ................... 81
I/M test ...................................... 356
Identification Engine ................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Indicator lights ......................... 146
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 491
Inside rear view mirror .............. 71
Instrument panel light control .................................... 144
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Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 320
Switch ................................... 320
Wattage ................................ 471
Jack Positioning the jack .............. 362
Replacing the wheel ............. 438
Jack handle.............................. 438
Keys Electronic key ......................... 49
If you lose your keys............. 449
If your electronic key ............ 450
Key number plate ................... 35
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 34
“POWER” switch .................. 130
Mechanical key....................... 34
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 407
Wattage ................................ 471
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 156
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior lights list ................... 318
Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Turn signal lever ................... 140
Vanity lights .......................... 330
Wattage ................................ 471
Load capacity .......................... 176
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 357
General maintenance ........... 353
Maintenance data ................. 462
Maintenance requirements ...................... 351 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................144
Meters ...................................143
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............71
Side mirror heater .................217
Side mirrors .............................73
Vanity mirrors ........................330
MP3 disc ...................................254
Odometer ..................................143
Oil Engine oil ..............................365
Opener Fuel filler door .........................78
Hood......................................361
Back door ................................54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............73
Outside temperature
display ....................................189
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................456
Parking brake ...........................142
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............407
Switch....................................150
Wattage .................................471
Personal lights .........................320
Power meter .............................143
Power outlet .............................332
Power windows ..........................75
Radiator ....................................373
Radio .........................................225
RDS (Radio Data System) .......227
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............407
Wattage .................................471
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Rear view monitor system ......167
Rear window defogger ............217
Replacing Electronic key battery ............396
Fuses .................................... 398
Light bulbs ............................. 407
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 494
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............64
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................... 66
Child restraint system
installation ...........................110
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................349
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 66
How to wear your seat belt......64
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............66
Reminder light ....................... 429
Seat belt extenders ................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ...........65
Seating capacity....................... 176
Seats Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............110
Cleaning ................................348
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 87
Seat adjustment ...................... 57
Seat adjustment precautions...58
Service reminder indicators ..............................146
Shift lever
Transmission .........................136
Side airbags................................89
Side marker lights Switch.................................... 150 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 73
Smart key system
Antenna location ..................... 39
Entry function .......................... 36
Starting the hybrid system .... 130
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 470
Spare tire .............................. 439
Spark plug ................................ 467
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 70
Audio switches ...................... 269
Storage compartment.............. 322
Storage feature ........................ 322
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
Sun visors ................................ 329
Switch Fog light switch ..................... 156
Light switches ....................... 150
Power door lock switch ........... 51
“POWER” switch ................... 130
Power window switch .............. 75
Window lock switch ................. 75
Wipers and washer switch .... 158
Tail lights Switch ................................... 150
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................. 81
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 470
Tire information Glossary ................................ 481
Size ....................................... 478
Tire identification number...... 477
Uniform tire quality grading ... 479
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