2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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*: Follow the warning message displayed.
CAUTION
■
To avoid an accident
Do not hang objects on or attach objects to the shift lever. 
Doing so may cause the shift lever to move and the shift position to change.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm beep sounds and warning message
*
If the driver’s door is
opened while the transmis-
sion is in “N”, “D” or “B”. Push the “P” position
switch.

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 261)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake. 
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
■ When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, push the “P” position
switch and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
Sets the parking brake*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
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■After adjusting the steering wheel
Mark sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. 
( P. 92)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
switch or “TRIP” switch of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched switch highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
switch that is being operated.
The switch can then be operated
by further presses.

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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h. Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.
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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybr id system and its components
The hybrid system may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the hybrid system after it has cooled completely. ( P. 548)