2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Light system

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 71
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 72
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 74
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 76 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 82
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 111
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 122
Power (ignition) switch........ 132
Transmission ...................... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 142
Parking brake ..................... 143
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 155
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 156
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 159
Rear view monitor system... 163
Driving assist systems ........ 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 169
Vehicle load limits ............... 172
Winter driving tips ............... 173
Trailer towing ...................... 177
Dinghy towing ..................... 178
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ...................... 182
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 187
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 192 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with
AUX adapter) ................... 197
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 204
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 213
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 259
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Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 263
Using the AUX adapter ...... 265
Using the steering switches ........................... 266
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 269
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................... 274
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) .............................. 288
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 326
Vanity mirror ....................... 327
Clock .................................. 328
Power outlet ....................... 329
Armrest............................... 331
Floor mats .......................... 332
Luggage compartment features ............................ 333
Garage door opener ........... 336 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 344
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 347
General maintenance ......... 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 352
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 353
Hood ................................... 357
Positioning a floor jack........ 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires.................................... 375
Tire inflation pressure ......... 384
Wheels................................ 388
Air conditioning filter ........... 390
Electronic key battery ......... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 394
Light bulbs .......................... 403
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Event data recorder ............ 421
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 423
If you have a flat tire............ 436
If the hybrid system will not start ................................... 446
If you lose your keys ........... 447
If the electronic key does not operate properly................ 448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................ 449
If your vehicle overheats ..... 454
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 457 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 460
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 486
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 489
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
Abbreviation list ............... 496
Alphabetical index............ 498
What to do if... .................. 504
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 152
P. 142
P. 155
Gauges and meters P. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 156
“P” position switch P. 139
Auxiliary box P. 324
Hood lever P. 357
Parking brake pedal P. 143
Power outlet P. 329
Smart key system cancelswitch
 P. 41
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 376
Tilt steering control lever P. 71
Shift lever P. 138

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Climate remote control switches P. 211
Audio remote control switches P. 266
Instrument panel light control P. 146
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Horn P. 144

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Hybrid battery air vent
Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the rear right seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the touch screen
(  P. 182). The following images are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the touch screen, read the
message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching or
will reset the “Average fuel consumption”.
■If a warning light comes on or a wa rning message is displayed, or the
12 volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.