2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Light

PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 56
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 78
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 82
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 89 2. Instrument cluster
Combination meter .............. 92
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 100
Main display....................... 107
Multi-information display ............................. 114
Head-up display................. 146
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 153
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 160
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 165
Back door .......................... 171
Smart key system .............. 176
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 184
Rear seats ......................... 186
Head restraints .................. 189
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 192
Inside rear view mirror....... 194
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 196
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 198
Moon roof .......................... 202
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 208
Cargo and luggage............ 219
Vehicle load limits ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 223
Dinghy towing.................... 224
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 225
EV drive mode................... 231
Hybrid transmission........... 234
Turn signal lever................ 240
Parking brake .................... 241
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 242
Automatic High Beam ....... 247
Fog light switch ................. 252
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 254
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 260 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 262
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 267
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 275
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 289
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 300
Cruise control .................... 315
Driving mode select switch .............................. 320
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 322
Intuitive parking assist ....... 335
Intelligent Clearance Sonar ............................... 346
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) ........... 359
Rear view monitor system ............................. 394
Driving assist systems ....... 404
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 411
Winter driving tips .............. 414
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 470
Making a call..................... 473
Receiving a call ................ 476
Speaking on the phone..... 477
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 480
Using the steering wheel switches.......................... 484
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 485
Contact/Call History Settings .......................... 486
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........... 495
5-10. Bluetooth
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Bluetooth®........................ 499
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system ... 505 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 512
Seat heaters ...................... 523
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 525• Front interior light .......... 526
• Front personal lights...... 526
• Rear interior light ........... 527
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 528• Glove box ...................... 529
• Console box .................. 529
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 532
Luggage compartment features ........................... 533
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PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 542 • Sun visors ..................... 542
• Vanity mirrors................ 542
• Power outlets ................ 543
• Wireless charger ........... 544
• Armrest ......................... 552
• Coat hooks.................... 552
• Assist grips ................... 553
Garage door opener .......... 554
Safety Connect.................. 561 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 568
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 574
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 578
General maintenance ........ 581
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 584
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 585
Hood .................................. 588
Positioning a floor jack....... 590
Engine compartment ......... 591
Tires................................... 605
Tire inflation pressure ........ 615
Wheels............................... 618
Air conditioning filter .......... 621
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 624
Electronic key battery ........ 628
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 631
Headlight aim..................... 634
Light bulbs ......................... 636
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 646
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 647
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 648
If you think something is wrong .............................. 654
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 655
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 665
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
spare tire) ........................ 673
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without
spare tire) ........................ 687
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 706
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 708
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 711
If your vehicle overheats ... 717
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 722 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 726
Fuel information ................. 737
Tire information.................. 740
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 752
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 760
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 762
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 763
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 765
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 774
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 778
Alphabetical index ...................... 782
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premiu m Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)• Audio/visual system

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Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 708
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657, 665
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657, 665
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5171
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PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 729
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 605
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 734
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 605
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 673, 687
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 588
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 588
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 730
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 717
Headlights/parking lights
*1/daytime running lights/
side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240, 242
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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(Replacing method: P. 636, Watts: P. 736)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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