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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types .......... 418
Audio system .................... 419
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 422
AUX Port/USB Port........... 423
Basic audio operations ..... 424
5-2. Setup Setup menu ...................... 426
General settings ............... 427
Audio settings ................... 429
Display settings ................ 430
Voice settings ................... 431
5-3. Using the Multimedia  system
Selecting the audio  source ............................. 432
List screen operation ........ 433
Optimal use of the audio  system ............................ 435 5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation................. 436
5-5. Playing an audio CD and  MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 438
5-6. Using an external device iPod player operation ........ 444
USB memory device player operation .............. 449
Using the AUX .................. 454
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to  use wireless 
communication ................ 455
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time .......................... 458
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time .... 459
Registering a  Bluetooth
® device ........... 460
Connecting a  Bluetooth
® device ........... 462
Displaying a Bluetooth® 
device details .................. 464
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
settings ........................... 465
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth® 
Audio............................... 466
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth® 
Phone ............................. 468
Making a call..................... 471
Receiving a call ................ 474
Speaking on the phone..... 475
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ........... 478
Using the steering wheel  switches.......................... 482
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ........................... 483
Contact/Call History  Settings .......................... 484
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ........... 493
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 497
5-11. Using the voice  command system
Voice command  system ............................ 503 6-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system ............................. 510
Seat heaters ...................... 521
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 523• Front interior light .......... 524
• Front personal lights ...... 524
• Rear interior light ........... 525
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 526• Glove box ...................... 527
• Console box .................. 527
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 528
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 530
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 531
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 644
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 645
8-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed ......................... 646
If you think something is  wrong .............................. 652
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 653
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 663
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles with 
spare tire) ........................ 670
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles without 
spare tire) ........................ 684
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 703
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 705
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged ...................... 708
If your vehicle overheats ... 714
If the vehicle becomes  stuck................................ 719 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 722
Fuel information ................. 733
Tire information.................. 736
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 748
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 756
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners ........................ 758
Seat belt instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French)................................ 759
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French)................................ 761
Headlight aim instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French)................................ 770
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ..................... 774
Alphabetical index ...................... 778
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system  (for cellular phone)• Audio/visual system 

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
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General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
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 neut\
ral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children. 

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)TRIP switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 109
Audio remote control switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 422, 482
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 93
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 305
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 313
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
*1. . . . . . .  P. 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 291
Talk switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 503
Telephone switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 482
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*2: Vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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3-1. Key information
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( →P. 627)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself ( →P. 627). However, as there is a
danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between\
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:  →P. 705)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
Press   twice while pressing and
holding  . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
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5Audio system
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation.......... 438
5-6. Using an external device iPod player operation........ 444
USB memory device player operation.............. 449
Using the AUX .................. 454
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to  use wireless 
communication ............... 455
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time .......................... 458
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time.... 459
Registering a  Bluetooth
® device ........... 460
Connecting a  Bluetooth
® device ........... 462
Displaying a Bluetooth® 
device details.................. 464
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
settings ........................... 465 5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth® 
Audio .............................. 466
5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth® 
Phone ............................. 468
Making a call .................... 471
Receiving a call ................ 474
Speaking on the phone .... 475
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ........... 478
Using the steering wheel  switches.......................... 482
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ........................... 483
Contact/Call History  Settings .......................... 484
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ........... 493
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 497
5-11. Using the voice  command system
Voice command  system ............................ 503