2008 TOYOTA PRIUS warning

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry 6Key fob 3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting8Smart Key system 4-5Smart Key unlock functions15Turning the Hybrid System ON 7
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance 15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release 15Indicator symbols 12-13Instrument cluster 12Instrument panel10-11Light control-Instrument panel14
Rear hatch 14
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating20-21Audio 22-23Clock 25Cruise control 21Cup and bottle holders 25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat adjustments-Front18Seat adjustments-Rear18Seats-Head restraints 18Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)24Tilt steering wheel 19Window wipers & washers 17
Windows 19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks 26Doors-Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting28Rear air vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26Spare tire & tools 29Tire Pressure Warning System 27
1 Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep
brake pedal depressed and push Park button
above the shift lever.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob if inserted.*
Information
In some instances when the engine starts, and/or on a
short trip after the engine is stopped, the engine
water pump may continue operating for a short time.
This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure
optimum performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than three seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid Syst e m

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Audio system
12V DC Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob) slot
Cruise control
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Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Smart Key system cancel1
Steering wheel climate control
Instrument panel light control
Steering wheel audio control
1 If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
With navigation system1, 2
Without navigation system

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OVERVIEW
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low fuel level indicator1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
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For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 5-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Traction battery warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Headlight indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
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3For details, refer to “Transmission” Section 2-1, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driving ready light Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning1
Electric power steering system
warning1
Smart Key system warning1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
Running mode position indicator3
Automatic Air Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield airflow indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defoggers indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer/Theft deterrent
system indicator
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONFEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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.