2010 TOYOTA PRIUS automatic transmission

176 2-1. Driving procedures
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
■Alarms
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms sound.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm sounds once The driver attempts to shift
out of the “P” position with-
out pressing the brake
pedal.
The transmission will
not move out of the “P”
position. Press the
brake pedal before
attempting to shift
again.
The “P” position switch is
pressed while the vehicle
is moving.
The transmission will
automatically be set to
the “N” position. Select
the appropriate posi-
tion.
The driver attempts to shift
to the “R” position while the
vehicle is in forward
motion.
The driver attempts to shift
to the “D” position while the
vehicle is in rearward
motion.
The driver attempts to
select the “B” position
while in a shift position
other than “D” and “P”.
The driver attempts to
select the “B” position
while in the “P” position.
The transmission will
not move out of the “P”
position.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift position in “P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

606 Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Parking brake ...........................179
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 472
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage .................................567
PCS............................................ 249
Personal lights .........................363
Power outlet ............................. 379
Power windows ..........................98
Pre-Collision System ............... 249
Radiator .................................... 432
Radio ......................................... 294
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Wattage .................................567
Rear view monitor system ......231
Rear window defogger ............289
Rear window wiper 
and washer ............................. 212
Remote Air C onditioning 
System .................................... 285
Replacing Electronic key battery ............460
Fuses .................................... 462
Light bulbs ............................. 472
Tires ......................................524
Reporting safety defects for  U.S. owners ............................ 596 Safety Connect......................... 395
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 85
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) .................................... 87
Child restraint system 
installation........................... 137
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................... 408
Emergency Locking Retractor 
(ELR) .................................... 87
How to wear your seat belt ..... 85
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................... 88
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .............. 87
Reminder light ....................... 499
Seat belt extenders ................. 88
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 86
Seat heaters ............................. 381
Seating capacity ...................... 260
Seats Adjustment .............................. 78
Adjustment precautions .......... 79
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 137
Cleaning ................................ 407
Head restraint ......................... 82
Properly sitting in the seat..... 111
Seat heaters.......................... 381
Service reminder 
indicators .............................. 185
Shift lever Transmission......................... 171
Side airbags ............................. 113
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 567
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 96P
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