OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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.
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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LOCKING OPERATION
* 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: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are
shown on the Dual Multi-Information Displays.
BACK DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
START FUNCTION
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened\
,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
OVERVIEWKeyless entry
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Carry remote
Smart key feature
All-door lock
Touch Carry remote
Smart key feature
Grasp
Driver door unlock*
Push
Push and hold
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will chan\
ge the
operation mode in succession from:
When starting the hybrid system, make sure you are carrying the Smart key, t\
he
parking brake is set and shift position is in P.
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
LockUnlock
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
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* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on re\
ar hatch
will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are
shown on the Dual Multi-Information Displays.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors \
will
relock for safety.
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START FUNCTION
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tigh\
tened,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Smart Key system (and remote entry)
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Driver door unlock*
Turn to open
Store
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
When starting the hybrid system, make sure you are carrying the Smart ke\
y, the
parking brake is set and shift position is in P.
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF Switch
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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 & telescopic steering wheel
MANUAL SEAT
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings\
like
mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC sy\
stem.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 seco\
nds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Front
Lock release button
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Lock release lever Angle
Length
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Clock
Cruise control
If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID display informs the \
driver of
the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating conti\
nuously
(far) or blinking (near).
Note: Use
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The
system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine\
is
started again.
Refer to section S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) in the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
To adjust the time, use meter control switches to go to the screen on the MID.
Then, select the
option to access the clock setting.
TURN SYSTEM ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Clock display
Meter control switches
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
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Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped)
Cruise control
If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID display informs th\
e driver of
the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating co\
ntinuously
(far) or blinking (near).
Note: Use
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The
system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the \
engine is
started again.
Refer to section S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) in t\
he
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Front
center sensor
Rear
center sensor
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
To adjust the time, use meter control switches to go to the
screen on the MID.
Then, select the
option to access the clock setting.
Corner sensors
(front and rear)
Corner sensors
(front and rear)
Side sensors
(front and rear)
Side sensors
(front and rear)
Corner sensors
(front and rear)
Corner sensors
(front and rear)
Increase speed
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Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) (if equipped)
When parking, this available system scans for stationary objects, like w\
alls or
lampposts. Should the system anticipate a collision, it will emit an aud\
ible and
visible alert, reduce engine or motor output, and automatically apply th\
e brakes if
needed. And with advanced side-colllision detection, Prius can help you \
get in and
out of parking spots more easily.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
System ON/OFF on the
Multi-Information Display.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the
Prius’ blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles’ presence\
via the outside
rear view mirror indicators.
Note: Use
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The
system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the \
engine is
started again.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink
®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
CHANGE SETTINGS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “SETUP” button
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen. Select “Camera” to adjust the screen
contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system.
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