2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■Brightness of the in strument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 549)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 211)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 204)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 250)Power mode indicator
(P. 204)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 250)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 266, 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 253)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 270)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 256)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 266, 270)
Security indicator
(P. 135)
(if equipped)
“LKA” indicator
(P. 286)
“READY” indicator
(P. 192)Slip indicator
(P. 297, 301)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 225)EV indicator ( P. 225)
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When driving*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 199)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 304)
Shift position indicators
(P. 202)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 154)
*1, 3

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 493)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
*2*1*1

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Energy monitor ( P. 4 2 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 225)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 5 0 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record/eco savings record ( P. 5 3 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 228)
● Clock ( P. 230)
● Calendar ( P. 230)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 270)
● Lane-keeping assist display (if equipped) ( P. 286)
● Warning messages ( P. 507)

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Switching the displayTo switch the display, press
“DISP” button.
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (P. 215)
To switch the odometer, trip
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.