2013 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ... 38
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 81
Wireless remote control ....... 87
Side doors ............................ 89
Back door ............................. 95 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 101
Rear seats .......................... 104
Head restraints ................... 107
Seat belts............................ 111
Steering wheel .................... 119
Inside rear view mirror ........ 120
Outside rear view mirrors ... 124
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 126
Moon roof with Solar Panel ................................ 129
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 134
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 138
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 140
SRS airbags ....................... 142
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 182
Power (ignition) switch ........ 194
EV drive mode .................... 201
Hybrid transmission ............ 204
Turn signal lever ................. 213
Parking brake ...................... 214
Horn .................................... 215
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 216
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 221
Multi-information display ..... 225
Head-up display .................. 245
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 252
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers and washer ....................... 260
Rear window wiper and washer ....................... 264
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 267 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 272
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............................. 289
Driving assist systems ........ 300
Hill-start assist control ........ 305
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 315
Vehicle load limits............... 320
Winter driving tips ............... 321
Trailer towing ...................... 326
Dinghy towing ..................... 327
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 341
Solar Ventilation System .... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 350
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 356 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 357
• Front interior lights ............ 358
• Personal lights .................. 359
• Rear interior light .............. 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 361
• Glove boxes ..................... 362
• Console box ..................... 363
• Cup holders ...................... 364
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 368
Vanity mirrors ..................... 369
Outside temperature display .............................. 370
Power outlets ...................... 371
Seat heaters ....................... 373
Armrest ............................... 375
Assist grips ......................... 376
Floor mats........................... 377
Luggage compartment features ............................ 379
Garage door opener ........... 385
Safety Connect ................... 393
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 408
General maintenance.......... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ........ 422
Engine compartment ........... 425
12-volt battery ..................... 437
Tires .................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ......... 453
Wheels ................................ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 473 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 491
If you think something is wrong ............................ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 499
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 513
If you have a flat tire ........... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 545
If you lose your keys........... 547
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 548
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 550
If your vehicle overheats .... 556
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 563
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 566
Fuel information ................. 577
Tire information .................. 581
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 596
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 603 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 606
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 607
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 609
Abbreviation list ............... 622
Alphabetical index ............ 624
What to do if... .................. 635
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 258
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 252, 255
P. 252
P. 252
Hood P. 419
Windshield wipers P. 260Outside rear view mirrors
P. 124
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 129
Front turn signal lights P. 213
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 255