2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV instrument cluster

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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 182
SRS airbags ........................ 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 198
Child restraint systems........ 204
Installing child restraints...... 209
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............... 224
Power (ignition) switch ........ 238
Hybrid transmission ............ 245
Turn signal lever ................. 254
Parking brake ...................... 255
Horn .................................... 256
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 257
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 262
Multi-information display ..... 266
Head-up display .................. 285 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 292
Fog light switch................... 298
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 300
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 304
Headlight cleaner switch .... 307
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 308
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 312
Driving assist systems ........ 328
Hill-start assist control ........ 333
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 335
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 343
Vehicle load limits............... 348
Winter driving tips ............... 349
Trailer towing ...................... 354
Dinghy towing ..................... 355
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Adjust the set time using the time
adjustment button. (P. 275)
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round to the nearest hour.
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
Once set, the time display will
change from flashing to solid, and
the charging timer indicator on
the instrument cluster will come
on.
Turn the “POWER” switch off. ( P. 240)
The charging timer indicator will start flashing.
Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. ( P. 8 0 )
Check that the charging indicator ( P. 73) has come on. It will turn
off after several seconds.
If the indicator does not come on, re-insert the charging connector. If
it still does not come on, check the power supply status using the
power indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
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STEP 6
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 224
Power (ignition) switch ..... 238
Hybrid transmission ......... 245
Turn signal lever .............. 254
Parking brake ................... 255
Horn ................................. 256
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 257
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 262
Multi-information display............................ 266
Head-up display ............... 285 2-3.Operating the lights and
windshi

eld wipers
Headlight switch ............... 292
Fog light switch ................ 298
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 300
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 304
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 307
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 308
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 312
Driving assist systems ..... 328
Hill-start assist control ...... 333
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......................... 335
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 343
Vehicle load limits ............ 348
Winter driving tips ............ 349
Trailer towing ................... 354
Dinghy towing .................. 355

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Shift position indicator
The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward
B and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indica-
tor provided on the instrument cluster.
■ Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usu-
ally be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving down hills or on steep slopes

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P position switch■ When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the
parking brake, and then press
the P position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the indicator comes
on.
Check that the P position is illumi-
nated on the shift position indica-
tor.
■Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever.
If the shift lever is operated wi thout depressing the brake pedal,
the buzzer will sound and the shif ting operation will be disabled.
● When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi-
tion has been changed to the desired position by checking the
shift position indicator provi ded on the instrument cluster.
● The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.

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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges and meters and display 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.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 266)

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
button or “TRIP” button of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched button highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
button that is being operated.
The button can then be operated
by further presses.
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.

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When driving
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.