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2016
Prius v
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap
8
Hood release
8
Indicator symbols
4-5
Instrument cluster
4
Instrument panel
2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel
9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating
17
Audio
18
Auto lock/unlock1,2 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 28-37
Clock
23
Cruise control
20
Dynamic radar
cruise control
21
EV drive mode
12
Garage door
opener (HomeLink
®)3 23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lane Dep arture Alert (LDA)
16
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Panoramic roof shades1 19
Parking brake
12
Power outlets
20
Seat adju
stments-Front
13
Seat hea
ters
16
Seat-Folding down
rear seat
14
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks
13
Seats-Head restraints
13
Steering wheel
switches
19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 22
Tilt and telescop
ic steering wheel
12
Transmission
11
Trip information
display
22
Windows-Power
16
Windshield
wipers & washers
14
Doors-Child safety locks
25
Door locks
25
Floor mat
installation
27
Seat belt
s
24
Seat belt
s-Shoulder belt anchor
24
Spare tire
& tools
25
Star Safety
System
TM 28-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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3 Shift lever
Air conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
AUX port/USB port
Power outlet
Seat heater switches
2
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Hood lock release lever
Fuel tank door release lever
Pre-Collision System (PCS) switch
2
Automatic high beam switch2
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch2
Instrument panel light control
VSC off switch
1
For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL.”2
If equipped
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Hybrid System Indicator
Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
Trip information display
Odometer and trip meter display
Clock
Multi-Information display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning (yellow indicator)1
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2016 Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles without Multi-Information display
Vehicles with Multi-Information display
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Front passenger occupant
classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5,
2016 Owner’s Manual.
3 If equipped
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam
indicators Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine
indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system
warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling
system warning
1,3
Cruise control
indicators2,3
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning light1,3
High coolant temperature warning 1
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator3
ECO Driving Indicator 1,3
Low engine oil pressure warning1,3
Hybrid System warning1,3
Parking lock system warning1,3
Immobilizer system indicator
Maintenance required reminder1,3
Smart Key system warning3
Hybrid System overheat warning1
P position request indicator1
Low hybrid battery (traction
battery) warning
Parking lock system
warning message3
Fuel tank door position
Traction Control OFF indicator1,3
Master warning1,3
LED headlight warning1,3
Go to service warning1,3
VSC OFF indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
indicator
3
Automatic High Beam
indicator3
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push Depress
brake pedalCarryingGreen indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only,
or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear
hatch will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Lock Unlock
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Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid S ystem are
shown on the Entune™ Audio system screen or the navigation system
screen.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink.
After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving
conditions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again