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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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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
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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 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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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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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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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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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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