2009 TOYOTA PRIUS ignition

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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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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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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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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
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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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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Emergency flashers
Note: The air vent on the ri ght side of the rear sea tback is desi gned
to assist in coolin g the Hybrid vehicle battery. DO NOT BLOC K
OR COVER THIS VEN T, as it may cause overhea ting, resultin g in
reduced vehicle performance .
Rear air vent
Push
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ S ET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
After ad justing tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ ON” and press and hold the
“S ET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a
few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
R efer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Note : The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not\
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.
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