!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as
a substitute for theOwner’s Manual located
in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Prius.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full
description of Prius operations. Every
Prius owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guideis current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
2008
Prius
5
OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key unlock functions(if equipped)
The Smart Key unlocking function can be
programmed to operate in three different modes
when Smart Key is activated. In all modes, grasping
the front passenger door handle will unlock all
doors.
-To unlock driver side door only, grasp driver side
handle.
-To unlock all doors, grasp any door handle except
rear doors.
-To unlock driver side door or hatch independently,
grasp the handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more information
on this feature, and how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NOTE:To conserve battery power, turn the Smart Key
system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged
periods of time. For more battery saving information,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
ON
OFF Push
