
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(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 and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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
component

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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 179
Hybrid transmission........... 181
Turn signal lever................ 187
Parking brake .................... 1884-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Automatic High Beam ........ 194
Fog light switch .................. 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 202
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 205
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 207
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control.............................. 214
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 227
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 235
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 245
Driving assist systems ....... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 253
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 260
Winter driving tips .............. 263
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 323
Making a call..................... 326
Receiving a call ................ 329
Speaking on the phone..... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 333
Using the steering wheel
switches.......................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 338
Contact/Call History
Settings .......................... 339
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ........... 348
5-10. Bluetooth
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Bluetooth®........................ 352
5-11. Using the voice
command system
Voice command system ... 3586-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 364
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches........................... 371
Seat heaters ...................... 372
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................. 373
• Front interior light .......... 374
• Front personal lights ...... 374
• Rear interior light ........... 375
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 376
• Glove boxes .................. 377
• Console box .................. 377
• Cup holders/
bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 378
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 380
• Card holder ................... 380
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 381
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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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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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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)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights
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side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
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(Replacing method: P. 466, Watts: P. 560)
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