2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV lock

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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. 5 2 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 268)
● EV driving ratio indicator ( P. 271)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 6 1 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record ( P. 6 4 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 273)
● Clock ( P. 275)
● Calendar ( P. 275)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 312)
● Warning messages ( P. 546)

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When driving
Clock
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons. Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
Setting up the displays
Press the “DISP” button until the
“SETTINGS” screen appears.
Calendar will be displayed.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold the “DISP” button
until the screen changes.
The selected item will change each time the “DISP” button is
pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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When driving
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Selecting 12h/24h clock display
Select “CLOCK”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select “12h” or “24h”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to finish setting.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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When driving
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Driving in Eco drive mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to Hybrid
System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being shown.
(P. 268)
■ Touch tracer display (if equipped)
● The touch tracer display can be set to not display even if the steering
switches are touched.
● Only the circular, rubber-covered switches have a built-in touch sensor.
Touching any of the other switches will not display the touch tracer dis-
play.
■ Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times
when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle oper-
ation and driving conditions are the same.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Average vehicle speed
● EV driving ratio
● Clock
● Display settings
● Trip meter

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■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Air conditioning operation may also be
interrupted.
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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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When driving
CAUTION
■
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do no use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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When driving
■
The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
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Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation