OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Digital Instrumentation 4
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Digital Instrumentation 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instruction\
s and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning/heating 17
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 25
Clock 22
Color Dual Multi-Information
Display (MID)
2 18
Door locks 14
Color Head-up Display (HUD) 19
Cruise control 22
Driving mode select switch 11
EV drive mode switch 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 25
Heated seats 17
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) 24
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) 23
Lights
1 & turn signals 16
Moon roof 14
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 21
Qi-compatible wireless charging 21
Rear view monitor system 24
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seats-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 13Doors-Child safety locks
38
Floor mat installation 41
Seat belts 37
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 37
Spare tire /Tire repair kit & tools 38-39
Star Safety System
™ 40
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 37 Automatic High Beams (AHB) 36
Full-Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) 33-35
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 29-32
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 27-29
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 26
Sensors 26
Steering wheel switches &
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 19
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12
USB/AUX Port 20
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC)/TRAC OFF switch 12
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 15
PRIUS 2017
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Prius.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations\
. Every
Prius owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this ve\
hicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 42-51
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1
If equipped
2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guid\
e.”
“ENGINE START STOP”
button (Smart key)
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)/Cruise
control switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Digital instrumentation
“P” position switch Multi-Information Display (MID)
Emergency flasher switch
Shift leverAudio
3/navigation system1,2,3
Air conditioning controls
EV drive mode switch
Driving mode select switch
Seat heater switches
1
Meter control switches
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TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Entune™ Audio system screen or the navigation system.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the vehicle.
To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force genera\
tes
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, reduc\
ed vehicle
emissions and improved performance.
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B”\
when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.). \
While vehicle is
stopped, push “P” button to park.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
EV Drive Mode ON/OFF switch 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.
Normal - Suitable for
normal driving.
Power mode - Use when
a higher level of response
is desired, such as when
driving in mountainous
regions.
ECO drive mode -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips
that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
(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.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Entune™ Audio system screen or the navigation system.
11
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the vehicle.
To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force genera\
tes
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, reduc\
ed vehicle
emissions and improved performance.
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B”\
when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.). \
While vehicle is
stopped, push “P” button to park.
Reverse
Park button
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Hybrid transmission
Driving mode select switch
EV Drive Mode ON/OFF switch 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.
Normal - Suitable for
normal driving.
Power mode - Use when
a higher level of response
is desired, such as when
driving in mountainous
regions.
ECO drive mode -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips
that involve frequent
accelerating and braking. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
EV drive mode switch(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.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Heated seats (if equipped)
Air conditioning/heating
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are loc\
ked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
*if equipped
Driver seatFront
passenger seat
Push Push
ENERGY SAVING CLIMATE CONTROL
Air conditioning
ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Airflow vent
Windshield
defogger
Outside rearview mirror/
Rear defogger Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will
cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically. Smart-flow (S-Flow) mode gives airflow
priority to the front seats, reducing the
airflow and air conditioning effect on
rear seats when there are no passengers.
Climate
control OFF Temperature
settingFan speed Climate control that minimizes
fuel consumption. This option
may reduce fan speed.
Adjusters
Up/Down: Change temperature,
change fan speed, change vent mode.
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MAIN DISPLAY
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)
MICROPHONE
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO AND TELEPHONE CONTROLS
Color Dual Multi-Information Display (MID)
Push “vv” to change between the following information screens, “” to select,
“vv” to switch contents and “” to go back:
The default split screen mode can also be viewed in simple screen mode s\
hown
above. The main display shows basic drive information. Push “
” to view more
info for mileage and average fuel consumption display.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
Warning message display
Settings display
Driving assist system information
(if equipped)
Drive information
Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Audio system-linked
display (if equipped)
Air conditioning system
settings screen
Simple screen Main display
MIDSplit screen
Without moon roof
Bluetooth
® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from\
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone \
and
the system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please\
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The color head-up display can display the current vehicle speed and hybr\
id system
indicator in front of the driver. Also, it can display various types of \
information to
assist the driver.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority whi\
le
driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it will distract you\
.
Hybrid system current driving and
energy regeneration status
Insert display driving support
system information
Route guidance display
(if equipped with navigation
system)
Fuel gauge
Mileage display
(odometer/trip meters/
driving range) Average fuel
consumption display
Speedometer
Outside temperature
Hybrid system indicator and
current fuel
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MICROPHONE
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO AND TELEPHONE CONTROLS
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Color Dual Multi-Information Display (MID)
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
Push “vv” to change between the following information screens, “” to select,
“vv” to switch contents and “” to go back:
The default split screen mode can also be viewed in simple screen mode s\
hown
above. The main display shows basic drive information. Push “
” to view more
info for mileage and average fuel consumption display.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
Warning message display
Settings display
Driving assist system information
(if equipped) Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Audio system-linked
display (if equipped)
Air conditioning system
settings screen
Without moon roofWith moon roof
Bluetooth
® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from\
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone \
and
the system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please\
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Color Head-up display (HUD) (if equipped)
The color head-up display can display the current vehicle speed and hybr\
id system
indicator in front of the driver. Also, it can display various types of \
information to
assist the driver.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority whi\
le
driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it will distract you\
.
Meter control switches adjust
position and brightness of HUD
Head-up display (HUD) switch
activates or switches between items Vehicle speed display
Hybrid system current driving and
energy regeneration status
Insert display driving support
system information
Route guidance display
(if equipped with navigation
system)Hybrid system indicator and
current fuel
Volume control
Start callEnd callVoice command switch
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to
mute/unmute or pause/resume the current operation.
“
vv” Use to search within the
selected audio medium (radio,
CD, etc.).
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AHB is a safety system designed to help drivers see more of what’s ah\
ead at
nighttime without dazzling other drivers. When enabled, AHB uses an in-v\
ehicle
camera to help detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and tail light\
s of
preceding vehicles, then automatically switches between high and low bea\
ms
as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enhance forward vi\
sibility.
By using high beams more frequently, the system may allow earlier detect\
ion of
pedestrians and obstacles.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on AHB op\
eration,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
(1) With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode and headlight switch tu\
rned to
“AUTO” or “
” position, push lever away from you.
(2) Depress the Automatic High Beam “
” switch.
The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automat\
ically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you to turn the AHB system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off and the high beam indicator “
” turns on.
When all of these conditions are met, high beams will be automatically t\
urned on
(after approximately 1 second): • Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h.)
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the road ahead.
If any of these conditions occur, the system is designed to automaticall\
y turn off
high beams: • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h.)
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lightsturned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
If the Tire Pressure Warning indicator “” illuminates without blinking, adjust tire
pressures to factory-specified levels.* The light will turn off after a \
few minutes. The
warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire \
pressure
from natural air leakage.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
* Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inf\
lation
specifications.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted ev\
en slightly,
the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-ex\
tended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to\
help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child re\
straint system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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