2016 TOYOTA PRIUS instrument cluster

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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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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 647
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 706
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 665
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 648
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92, 94
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6551
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■Switches
Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)
switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
Automatic High Beam switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Seat heater switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
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2. Instrument clusterCombination meter.............. 92
Warning lights and indicators ........................ 100
Main display ...................... 107
Multi-information display............................. 114
Head-up display ................ 146
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 153

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Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (P. 107)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display ( P. 114)
The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition and fuel
consumption history. Also, the operat ion contents of the driving support
systems and the combination meter display settings can be changed by
switching to the settings screen.
Warning lights and indicators ( P. 100)
The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.
Clock ( P. 97)
The large meter uses 2 liquid cryst al displays to display informa-
tion such as the vehicle condition, driving status and fuel con-
sumption.
Combination meter layout
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Instrument cluster
The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen display and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.
Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
( P. 109)
Pressing , , or
performs such operations as
scrolling the screen
*, switching
the contents of the display
* and
moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be
switched, marks are displayed to indicate the method of operation (such as
and ).
Operations related to the combination meter
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2. Instrument cluster
When the switches are pressed, the instrument cluster light changes
as follows.
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. ( P. 98)
Darker
Brighter
When the switches are pressed,
the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display
*) is displayed on
the main display.
When the instrument cluster light is
adjusted, the brightness of the
instrument panel light also
changes.
*: A short time after the operation is completed, the pop-up display turns off.
Furthermore, the pop-up display can be turned on and off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. ( P. 142)
Instrument cluster light control
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