2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Quick Reference Guide

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A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius
Plug-in Hybrid.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of Prius Plug-in
Hybrid operations. Every Prius Plug-in Hybrid owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
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Prius Plug-in HybridIND
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock111
Clock22
Cruise control20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control20-21
EV/HV Mode 13
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System11
Lights1& turn signals 16
Multi-Information Display 222
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat heaters17
Seats-Folding down rear seats14
Seats-Head restraints 14
Steering wheel switches19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel13
Transmission 12
Windows-Power15
Wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit25
Star Safety SystemTM26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
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E
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“
S
“
T
P
H
F
M
In
1
2
3
Steering wheel audio controls2
Voice command button1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
1/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control switch1
Distance switch1
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Charging timer switch
Head-Up Display switches
1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
Audio
2/Navigation system2,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV/HV” mode selection switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Fuel filler door opener
Mph or km/h button
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3For details, refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference
Guide.”
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
2If th
Low tire pressure warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid s\
ystem, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
2 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
a
Charging timer indicator
Pre-Collision System warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
POWER Mode indicator
ECO driving indicator
EV indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Sm
Star
AC
ON
OF
With
oper
Pow
Remote Air Conditioning system operation
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will r\
elock
for safety.
* Dri all
NOT
Loc
Carr
Bac
Carr
lock
Will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes, or if a door
is opened.
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