2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Touch “SCAN” icon on the
display. Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE•FILE.”
“
- +”
Volume control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.
“ ” switch
In radio modePush to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
In CD modePush to skip up or down to
next/previous track.
>>
Steering wheel switches
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you
can listen to music from a portable audio device
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
Center
console

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Luggage storage box
Unlock
Unlock
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive
calls without taking your hands from the steering
wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and
the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular
phone),” Section 3-4 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
MicrophoneDisplay
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start call
End call
Vo i c e
command
button

OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock
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H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Cup and bottle holders
Cup holder-Front Cup holder-Rear
Bottle holder
Front door
Power outlets
Instrument panel (12V)Center console box (12V)
The Hybrid System must be in “ACC” or “IG-ON.”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find 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
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to
be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Door locks
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Unlock
Rear door
Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower Lock

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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, as it may cause
overheating, resulting in reduced vehicle
performance.
Rear air vent
Push
Tire Pressure Warning System
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator illuminates. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor details on system
reset initialization.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jump starting
Jump start terminal
Connecting jumper cables
The jump start terminal is in the fuse box. To access
the terminal, open the fuse block cover and the
jump start terminal cover.
Recommended
connecting point
Exclusive jump
start terminal
cover
(1) Connect positive (red) jumper cable to the jump
start terminal.
(2) Connect positive (red) jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
(3) Connect negative (black) jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the booster battery.
(4) Connect negative (black) jumper cable to the
recommended connecting point of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
(5) Depress brake pedal, and press “POWER” button
to start the vehicle.
Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” for more details.
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the luggage storage box.
(2) Loosen the bolt and remove it.
(3) Remove the jack box.
Refer to the “Owner’s Manual”for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Wheel nut wrench Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
(1)
(3) (2)

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