2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

2009
Quick Reference GuidePOWEREDBY
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2009 Prius
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is 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 Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’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 Guide is not a full description of Prius
operations. Every Prius owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color 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 Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEH ICLE OPERAT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry16Key fob 3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting8Smart Key system 4-5Smart Key unlock functions15Tu r n i n g the Hybrid System ON 7
Engine maintenance 15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release 15Indicator symbols 12-13Instrument cluster 12Instrument panel10-11Light control-Instrument panel14
R ear hatch 14
Air Conditioning /Heating20-21Audio 22-23Clock 25Cruise control 21Cup and bottle holders 25Garage door opener (Home Link®)217Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat ad justments -Front18Seat ad justments -Rear18Seats -Head restraints 18Te l e p h o n e controls (B luetooth®)24Tilt steering wheel 19Windows 19
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Door locks 26Doors-Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting28R ear air vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts -Shoulder belt anchor 26Spare tire & tools 29Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning ) System 27
OVERVIEW
FEATUR ES/OPERAT IONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY F EATURES
INDEX
1 Programmable by customer. For dealer -programmable features, please visi t your
Toyota dealer.
2 HomeLink® is a re gis tered t rademark o f Johnson Controls , Inc .
BASIC HYBRID V EHICLE
OPERAT ION
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline
engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of
power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied,
braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction
battery. In addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The
benefits are better fuel economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved
performance.
Note: Fuel consumpt ion and energy information of the Hybrid System
are shown on the multi-inf ormation display. Refer to this screen
for impo rtant dri ving information and feed back to maxi mize
ener gy use/crea tion and conserve fuel.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner's
Manual .
-If possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
R efer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Master key Ignition key & wireless remote.
Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be removed to manually
lock/ unlock driver door only.
Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely in. When removing,
gently pull; key will be pushed out by a spring. DO NO T FORCE TH E KEY.
If it cannot be removed, push it all the way in again, then pull it out.\
To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the lock knob in the
direction of the arrow.
Key fob
Master key
Mechanical key* Ignition key
(key fob) slot
* Lock /Unlock the driver’s door only
Slide
Pull out
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Locking operation
Front doorRear hatch
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Carrying a Smart Key allows the vehicle to be locked, unlocked and the
Hybrid System engaged without handling the key.
Push
Push
Unlocking operation
Front door
NO TE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 60 seconds, all doors
will relock for safety. Refer to your Owner’s Manual and the following
section of this guide for Smart Key unlocking programmable options.
Rear hatch
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
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’s door handle will unlock all doors.
-To unlock driver’s door only, grasp driver’s door handle.
-To unlock all doors, grasp any door handle except rear doors.
-To unlock driver’s door or hatch independently, grasp the handle.
R efer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on this feature, and
how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NO TE: 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.
Enabled
Disabled
Push
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Panic button
Push and hold
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 60 seconds, all doors
will relock for safety.
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWI CE: All doors
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