2015 TOYOTA PRIUS ECO mode

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Starting the hybrid systemDepress the brake pedal. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec-
tronic key.
Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer
sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the “POWER”
switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 464)
■ Changing “POWER” switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 197)
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your ve hicle by turning the “POWER”
switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and rein-
stall the fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear
tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts , have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom- ized
setting
Meter and
instrument
panel
( P. 217) Sensor sensitiv-
ity for darkening
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel depend-
ing on the out-
side brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for returning
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel to the orig-
inal level
depending on
the outside
brightness 0 -2 to +2 – – O
Automatic
air
conditioning
system
( P. 332) Enable/disable
automatic
operation of the
air conditioning
compressor
when the
“AUTO” switch
ON
ON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling
operation mini-
mized in Eco
drive mode ON OFF – – O

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Eco drive mode switch ........... 207
Electric power steering........... 301
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
Replacing battery ................. 464
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 503
If a warning light turns on ..... 503
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 550
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire ............ 537
If you lose your keys............. 552
If you think something is wrong ................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ...... 561
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 494 Engine
Accessory mode....................197
Compartment ........................428
Hood......................................422
How to start the hybrid system ................................195
Identification number .............574
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................550
Ignition switch........................195
Overheating...........................561
“POWER” switch ...................195
Engine coolant Capacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine oil Capacity ................................575
Checking ...............................429
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Enhanced VSC .........................301
EPS ............................................301
EV drive mode switch ..............202
Event data recorder ...................25E

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Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 118
Audio switches
*
Storage feature......................... 363
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 567
Sun visors................................. 370
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 269
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 207
Eco drive mode switch .......... 207
Emergency flasher switch ..... 494
EV drive mode switch............ 202
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch ................494
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 268
Ignition switch........................ 195
Light switches........................ 253
Power door lock switch ...........88
“POWER” switch ................... 195
Power window switch ............ 125
Pre-collision braking off switch .................................. 309
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 448
Ventilation switch .................. 345
Window lock switch ............... 125
Wipers and washer switch .... 261 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 253
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 137
Tire inflation pressure ............. 457
Tire information Glossary ................................ 594
Size ....................................... 590
Tire identification number...... 589
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 592
Tire pressure warning system ............................ 446, 509
Tires Chains ................................... 325
Checking ............................... 446
If you have a flat tire.............. 537
Inflation pressure .................. 457
Inflation pressure sensor....... 447
Information ............................ 587
Replacing .............................. 537
Rotating tires ......................... 446
Size ....................................... 581
Snow tires ............................. 323
Spare tire .............................. 537
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 446, 509
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