2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) Insert key.*
(2) Depress the brake pedal and push the “P OWER” button briefly and
firmly.
(3) The “ READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light
remains ON and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Note: The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the Hybrid System on.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key fob) if Smart Key
system is installed and activated.
Turning the Hybrid System ON
Changing operation modes
Pressing “P OWER” without depressing the brake pedal while the Hybrid
System is OFF will change the operation mode in succession from:
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Ignition is on; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or from the Park
position. If brake is not applied, a beep will sound and the vehicle can\
not
be shifted.
NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its original position after
shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM SHIFT POSI TION BY CHECKING INDIC ATOR
SYMBOLS ON T HE INSTRUM ENT CLUS TER.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “ B” when
engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc. ).
Park button
Reverse(buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
Shift position
*
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed
and push Park button above the shift lever.
(2) Push the “P OWER” button to turn off the system.
(3) Fully depress the parking brake.
(4) R emove 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.
WA RNING: If the “P OWER” 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 H ybrid Syst e m
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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OVERVIEW
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“P OWER ” button
Clock
“AUDIO” switch (multi-information display control )
“CLIMAT E” switch (multi-information display control )
Multi -information display
“DISP LAY ” s w i t c h (multi-information display control )
“I NFO” switch (multi-information display control )
Mph or km /h button
Trip meter reset
Emergency flasher button
Instrument panel
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEH ICLE OPERAT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Audio system
12V DC Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob ) slot
Cruise control
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning ) System
Smart K ey 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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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
1
F o r det ails, refer to Sect io n 5- 2, 2 009 Owner’s Manual .2If this light flas hes, see “ Cruise c on tro l” Sect io n 2-4, 2 009 Owner’s Manual .
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Traction battery warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Headlight indicator
Anti -lock Brake System warning
1
3Fo r det ails, refer to “Trans missi on” Sect io n 2-1, 2 009 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
R unning mode position indicator3
Automatic Air Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield airflow indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer /Theft deterrent system indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Yellow: Brake System warning1
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OVERVIEW
Rear hatch
Pull
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: MAIN TAIN GA SOLINE IN THE TANK A T ALL TIMES. SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE
RUN S OU T OF GA SOLINE .
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n
Driver seat
Pull up
Store
To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+
-
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