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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 and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types .......... 268
Audio system .................... 269
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 272
AUX Port/USB Port........... 273
Basic audio operations ..... 274
5-2. Setup
Setup menu ...................... 276
General settings ............... 277
Audio settings ................... 279
Display settings ................ 281
Voice settings ................... 284
5-3. Using the Multimedia
system
Selecting the audio
source ............................. 285
List screen operation ........ 286
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 288
Audio screen
adjustment ...................... 2895-4. Using the radio
Radio operation................. 290
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 292
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .......... 298
Listening to a USB
memory device ............... 303
Using the AUX .................. 308
VTR ................................... 309
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to
use wireless
communication ................ 310
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 313
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 314
Registering a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Connecting a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 317
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details .................. 319
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 320
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 321
5Audio system
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 482
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 483
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 484
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 489
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 490
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 503
If you have a flat tire .......... 521
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 534
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 536
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ... 543
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 5489-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 552
Fuel information ................. 561
Tire information.................. 564
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 575
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................ 583
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 586
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 587
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 589
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 600
Alphabetical index ...................... 603
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equip-
ment listed below.
• Navigation system• Audio/visual system
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)Multi-information display
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102, 108
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 490
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202, 205
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Entune Premium Audio with Navigation
*1, 2
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)Audio remote control switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Meter control switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Climate remote control switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371
DISP button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
TRIP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 93
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Dynamic radar cruise control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi-
cle data.
Multi-information display
Meter control switches
Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Return to the previous screen
●Menu icons
Displays the following information when an icon is selected.
Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending
on the situation.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (P. 102)
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display
using the meter control switches.
: If equipped
Display contents
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2. Instrument cluster
Energy monitor/consumption screen
Audio system
Audio system with “CAR” button
Press the “CAR”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed, select
“Energy”.
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the audio sys-
tem screen.
Energy monitor
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Instrument cluster
Audio system with “APPS” button
Press the “APPS”.
Select “Eco” on the “APPS” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select
“Energy”.
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