OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
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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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
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.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic \
Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
ECO Driving Indicator1
Airbag SRS warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
OVERVIEW
Digital Instrumentation
Air bag ON/OFF indicator
Blind Spot Monitor Cruise control indicator
2/
Full-Speed Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control
2
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door
position
Automatic headlight leveling system
warning1
Automatic High Beams
(AHB) indicator1
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start
control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Brake system warning (yellow indicator)1
Driver seat belt reminder and/
or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm
will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Clock
Main Display Multi-Information Display (MID)
Transmission shift position indicator
Service indicators and reminders
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
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.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic \
Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.
High coolant temperature warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Hybrid System warning1Power Mode indicator
Hybrid System overheat warning1
READY indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Low fuel level warning
Maintenance required reminder1
Parking lock system warning1
P position request indicator1
Master warning1
Go to service warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator
VSC OFF indicator
1
Fog light indicator
LED headlight warning
1
Turn signal
indicator
Intelligent Parking Assist
S-APGS indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) OFF
indicator1
Parking brake indicator
Shift position indicators
Steering Assist indicator Smart Key system warning
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering
Assist
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Sway Control
Driver seat belt reminder and/
or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm
will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) warning
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Parking lock system warning
message
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning light1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1
Rear passenger seat belt
reminder indicator
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Service indicators and reminders
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Light & turn signals
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.
Type A
Type A Type B
Type B
HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
TURN SIGNALS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
DRL ON
OFF
Parking lights
HeadlightsAUTO*
OFF
Parking lights
Headlights
*if equipped
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
OFF ON
OFFON
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turnENERGY SAVING CLIMATE CONTROL
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.
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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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Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
Sensors
TSS-P combines an in-vehicle camera mounted in front of the inside rear \
view mirror
and a millimeter-wave radar mounted in the front grill. These sensors su\
pport the
driver assist systems.
Camera sensor
Radar sensor
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect
vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
attempt
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
a vehicle
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations \
in which the
system may not operate properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/\
PD operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
high, the
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic situations, in
certain conditions. TSS-P is designed to help support the driver’s aw\
areness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small
corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short
period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles
and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between
high beams and low beams as appropriate.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or
avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system
detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to
occur.
Advanced millimeter-wave radar sensor system is designed
to work with the camera sensor to help recognize a preceding
pedestrian, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set distance to a
preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a
lower speed.
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Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
Sensors
TSS-P combines an in-vehicle camera mounted in front of the inside rear \
view mirror
and a millimeter-wave radar mounted in the front grill. These sensors su\
pport the
driver assist systems.
Camera sensor
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect
vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
attempt
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
a vehicle
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations \
in which the
system may not operate properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/\
PD operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
high, the
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD)
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic situations, in
certain conditions. TSS-P is designed to help support the driver’s aw\
areness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small
corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short
period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles
and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between
high beams and low beams as appropriate. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or
avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system
detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to
occur.
Advanced millimeter-wave radar sensor system is designed
to work with the camera sensor to help recognize a preceding
pedestrian, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set distance to a
preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a
lower speed.
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the “
” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding v\
ehicle
up to approximately 328 ft (100m) ahead, determines the current vehicl\
e-to-vehicle
following distance and operates to maintain a suitable following distanc\
e from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
Preceding vehicle mark
LONG
(default setting) MIDDLE SHORT
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-\
to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis\
tance
control.
(2) Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automaticall\
y
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on \
at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle a\
head
in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. \
A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long d\
ownhill
slopes.
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED CONTROL MODE
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and suf cien\
t
automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the displ\
ay will
ash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of thi\
s would be
if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle\
. Depress
the brake pedal to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
If you are already using DRCC “
”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DR\
CC.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC o\
peration,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
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