PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 28
For safety drive ................... 30
Seat belts ............................ 32
SRS airbags ........................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 73
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 74
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 78
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 91
Multi-information display .... 100
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 108
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 116
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 120
Back door .......................... 125
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 138
Rear seats ......................... 142
Head restraints .................. 145
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 181
Hybrid transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever................ 189
Parking brake .................... 190 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ........ 196
Fog light switch .................. 202
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 204
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 207
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 212
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 229
Rear view monitor system ............................. 237
Driving mode select switch .............................. 247
Driving assist systems ....... 248
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 255
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 262
Winter driving tips .............. 265
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 323
Making a call..................... 326
Receiving a call ................ 329
Speaking on the phone..... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 333
Using the steering wheel switches.......................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 338
Contact/Call History Settings .......................... 339
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........... 348
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 352
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system ............................ 358 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 366
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches........................... 373
Seat heaters ...................... 374
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 375
• Front interior light .......... 376
• Front personal lights...... 376
• Rear interior light ........... 377
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 378
• Glove boxes .................. 379
• Console box .................. 379
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 380
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 382
• Card holder ................... 382
Luggage compartment features ........................... 383
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
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Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Clock ............................. 388
• Power outlet .................. 388
• Armrest ......................... 389
• Coat hooks.................... 389
• Assist grips ................... 390
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 391
Garage door opener .......... 393
Safety Connect.................. 400 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 412
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 415
General maintenance ........ 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 422
Hood .................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack....... 426
Engine compartment ......... 428
12-volt battery .................... 442
Tires................................... 446
Tire inflation pressure ........ 455
Wheels............................... 458
Air conditioning filter .......... 460
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 462
Electronic key battery ........ 464
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 466
Light bulbs ......................... 469
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 484
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 485
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 486
If you think something is wrong .............................. 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 492
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 506
If you have a flat tire .......... 524
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 537
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 539
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 541
If your vehicle overheats ... 546
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 551 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 554
Fuel information ................. 563
Tire information.................. 566
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 577
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 585
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 588
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 589
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 591
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 602
Alphabetical index ...................... 606
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premiu m Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system• Audio/visual system
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Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. ( P. 469)
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 539
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 561
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
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side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
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(Replacing method: P. 469, Watts: P. 562)
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