2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Pull up latch and
raise hood Pull

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns
off lights when the driver’s door is opened with the
Hybrid System “OFF.”
* If equipped
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
T U A
O
A
UTOLow beamAUTO
*
Head lights
High beam
High beam flasher Parking light
Tu r n
T
U AO
Right turn
Left turnLane change
Lane change

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if equipped)
Indicator
Buttons
Garage door openers manufactured under license
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com
* HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Window wipers & washers
Front
Rear
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Wash and wipe
Wash and wipe Interval wipe Wipe Adjust intervalSingle wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
Lock release button FrontRear Position
(2) Fold down(1) Push down Seatback angle

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONFEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windows
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
NOTE:If 12V battery is disconnected, the window
will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Window lock
switch
Up
Down
Driver side
Down
Up
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Angle
Lock release
lever

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Passenger compartment temperature
Outside temperature
Temperature
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Automatic climate control ON
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger
Windshield airflow
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Climate control OFF
Display the operation screen
1
Air Conditioning/Heating
1For details, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
With navigation system1
Type 2 functions
Type 1 functions

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Setting a speed
System
ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Cancel1
Set/Decrease speed
Cruise control (if equipped)
Auto A/C ON/OFF
Temperature selector
Air intake selector
Windshield vent
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2 If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed
will not be resumed.
Turning system ON/OFF
Steering wheel switches

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
RADIO
To preset a station Tune in the desired station and
touch a station selector icon (1-6) until you hear a
beep.
To scan for stationsPush “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
Audio
Audio operation screen
Push
Audio
operation
screen
Ty p e 1
Eject CDPush to turn
ON/OFF
Audio
Type 2 additional functions
Audio file
search
With
navigation
system*
Load CD(s)
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Mode
Station/CD track scanSeek station/CD track select
Seek station/CD track
or audio file selectCD/AUX mode select
* For details, refer to the“Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”