2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Airbag switch

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
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Power window
switch
P. 75
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 64
Front passengerairbag
P. 89
Driver airbag P. 89
Floor mat P. 335
Bottle holder P. 326
Head restraint P. 62
Front seat P. 57
SRS side airbag P. 89
Glove box P. 323
Armrest P. 334
Auxiliary box P. 327

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Garage door opener switches P. 339
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 71
Personal light P. 320
Interior light P. 320
Vanity mirror P. 330
Interior light P. 320
Sun visor P. 329
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 89
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: If equipped
Overhead console box
P. 324

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Airbag system componentsFront passenger airbag
Side airbag (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag
(if equipped)
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Curtain shield airbag sensor
(if equipped) Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor (if equipped)
Front airbag sensor
Airbag sensor assembly
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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CAUTION
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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)
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(if equipped)
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Power steering warning light
When the voltage is low or drops, the power steering warning light may
come on.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● The pressure sensor
● The belt tension sensor
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
● The inflators
● The warning light
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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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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