
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 28
For safety drive ................... 30
Seat belts ............................ 32
SRS airbags ........................ 41
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......... 52
Safety information for 
children ............................. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
Installing child restraints ...... 62
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 72
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 73
Hybrid system 
precautions ....................... 77
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 822. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and 
indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 91
Multi-information display .... 100
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 108
3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 116
3-2. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 120
Back door .......................... 125
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats......................... 138
Rear seats ......................... 142
Head restraints .................. 145
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each 
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior 
features
Other interior features ....... 385
• Sun visors ..................... 385
• Vanity mirrors................ 385
• Clock ............................. 386
• Power outlet .................. 386
• Armrest ......................... 387
• Assist grips ................... 388
• Panoramic roof 
shades .......................... 389
Garage door opener .......... 391
Safety Connect.................. 3987-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior .......... 406
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ........... 410
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance 
requirements ................... 413
General maintenance ........ 415
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 418
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ...................... 419
Hood .................................. 421
Positioning a floor jack....... 423
Engine compartment ......... 425
12-volt battery .................... 439
Tires................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ........ 452
Wheels............................... 455
Air conditioning filter .......... 457
Wiper rubber 
replacement..................... 459
Electronic key battery ........ 461
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................ 463
Light bulbs ......................... 466
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Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (P. 466)
Side doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120
Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120
Opening/closing the door glasses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 153
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 536
Warning lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 493
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 125
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 125
Warning lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 493
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 151
Adjusting the mirror angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 151
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 151
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 366
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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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■Switches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 151
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 153
Door lock switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 122
Power window switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 153
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 248
Instrument panel light control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 94
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 228
Automatic High Beam switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 254
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■Interior
SRS airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 41
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 28
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 138
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 142
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Seat belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 32
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 377
Inside lock buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 122
Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378
Auxiliary boxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 3801
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391-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (P. 35)
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Using a seat belt comfort guide
Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness
of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
●To reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or
accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket
when it is not in use.
●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall
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Safety information for children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. (P. 123, 153)
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.