2015 TOYOTA PRIUS Quick Reference Guide

2015 Prius
Quick Reference Guide

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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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius
operations. Every Prius 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 Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015 Prius
INDEX
Digital Instrumentation 4
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel
tank door release and cap
8
Hood release 8
Indicator

symbols
4-5
Instrument

panel
2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light
control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key System1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19
Auto loc
k/unlock
1,2 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing 22
Clock
22
Cruise
control
20
Dynamic

Radar Cruise Control
20-21
EV Mode 12
Garage

door opener (HomeLink
®)3 23Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Heated Seats 16
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
LKA (Lan e Keep Assist) 21
Moonroof

17
Multi-Information Display2 22
Parking
brake
12
Power outlets

19
Seat

adjustments-Front

13
Seat-Folding

down rear seat
13
Seats-Head

restraints

13
Solar Pow

ered Ventilation System
17
Steering

wheel switches

19
Tilt and

telescopic steering wheel
12
Transmission

11
Windows-Power
14
Windshield wipers & washers 14 Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor
mat installation
27
Seat

belts
24
Seat

belts-Shoulder belt anchor
24
Spare

tire & tools
25
Star

Safety System
TM 26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV MODE” switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Solar ventilation switch1
Instrument panel light control
1
If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
Steering wheel audio controls
2,3
Voice command button2,3
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
1 switch
“LKA” switch1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control distance selection switch1
Telephone controls2,3
Mph or km/h button
Head-up display switches1
Power button
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light
controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls

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Indicator symbols
Digital Instrumentation
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 indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4,
2015 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
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
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
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual .
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator

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Keyless entry
Push
Push

ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Smart Key System (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Remote Air Conditioning system operation (if equipped)
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear hatch
will unlock all doors. (If equipped)
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking Unlocking
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Will automatically shut off
after three minutes, or if a
door is opened.

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Engage support rod
Pull

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Transmission
*
The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
ECO Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are
shown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake *
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.

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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
EV Mode
EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving
conditions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Seats-Head restraints (if equipped)
Front Rear center
Lock release buttonLock release button
Rear outboard
Lock release button
(2) Fold down(1) Press down
Seat-Folding down rear seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)

Seatback

angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Manual seatPower seat (if equipped)