2012 TOYOTA PRIUS ignition

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 180
Power (ignition) switch ........ 192
EV drive mode .................... 199
Hybrid transmission ............ 202
Turn signal lever ................. 211
Parking brake ...................... 212
Horn .................................... 213
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 214
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 219
Multi-information display ..... 223
Head-up display .................. 243
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 250
Fog light switch ................... 256
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 258
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 262
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 265 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............................. 286
Driving assist systems ........ 296
Hill-start assist control ........ 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 303
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 311
Vehicle load limits............... 316
Winter driving tips ............... 317
Trailer towing ...................... 322
Dinghy towing ..................... 323
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 230
MPH or km/h button P. 216
Power (ignition) switch P. 192
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Head-up display switches P. 243

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1-6. Refueling
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Before driving
CAUTION
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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any st atic electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off
● Do not top off the fuel tank
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 180
Power (ignition) switch ..... 192
EV drive mode ................. 199
Hybrid transmission ......... 202
Turn signal lever .............. 211
Parking brake ................... 212
Horn ................................. 213
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 214
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 219
Multi-information display............................ 223
Head-up display ............... 243 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 250
Fog light switch ................ 256
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 258
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 262
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 265
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............................ 286
Driving assist systems ..... 296
Hill-start assist control ...... 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 303
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 311
Vehicle load limits ............ 316
Winter driving tips ............ 317
Trailer towing ................... 322
Dinghy towing .................. 323

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2-1. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybr id system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■ Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. ( P. 205)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine
Without an exhaust heat recovery system
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
With an exhaust heat recovery system
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit2.2 qt. (2.1 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non- silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode switch ........... 204
Electric power steering........... 296
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
Replacing battery ................. 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 493
If a warning light turns on ..... 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 538
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 543
If you have a flat tire ............ 523
If you lose your keys............. 540
If you think something is wrong ................................. 492
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 554
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 556
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 485
If your vehicle overheats ...... 549
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 484 Engine
Accessory mode....................194
Compartment ........................419
Hood......................................413
How to start the hybrid
system ................................192
Identification number .............561
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................538
Ignition switch........................192
Overheating...........................549
“POWER” switch ...................192
Engine coolant Capacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine oil Capacity ................................563
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Enhanced VSC .........................296
EPS ............................................296
EV drive mode switch ..............199
Event data recorder ...................25E

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Floor mats................................. 372
FluidBrake ..................................... 568
Washer .................................. 429
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Foot lights................................. 353
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 154
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 498
Front seats Adjustment ..............................99
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage ................................. 570
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage ................................. 570
Fuel Capacity ................................ 562
Fuel gauge ............................ 214
Information ............................ 571
Refueling ............................... 131
Type ...................................... 571
Fuel door................................... 131
Fuel filler door .......................... 131
Fuses......................................... 456 Garage door opener ................ 380
Gauges...................................... 214
Glove boxes ............................. 358
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights Switch ................................... 484
Head restraints Adjustment ........................... 105
Headlight cleaner ..................... 265
Headlights Cleaner ................................. 265
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage................................. 570
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 369
Side mirrors........................... 346
Hill-start assist control ............ 301
Hood.......................................... 413
Hooks Cargo .................................... 374
Horn .......................................... 213
Hybrid system Eco savings record ................. 53
Emergency shut off system..... 37
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 42
High voltage components ....... 36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 225
Ignition switch ....................... 192
Monthly fuel consumption record .............. 53
“POWER” switch ................... 192
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