2018 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual (in English)

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To adjust the time, perform operations on the screen (→P. 139)
of the multi-info rmation display.
■Adjusting the time
Press or of the meter control switches on the
screen and select .
Press to display the cursor.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
adjust the cursor position,
and then press or to
change the setting.
When the 12-hour display is
selected, “12H” is displayed,
and when the 24-hour display is
selected, “24H” is displayed.
When adjusting minutes, operation automatically starts from 00 sec-
onds.
After changing the settings, press to return to the previous screen.
■
Resetting the minutes display
Press or of the
meter control switches on the
screen and select.
Press .
The minutes display switches to “00”.*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
Clock adjustment
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Adjusting the instrument cluster brightness (→P. 94)
● The brightness levels that can be selected differ depending on whether the
tail lights are on and surrounding brightness levels, as shown in the table
below.
*: 22 levels of the brightness are displayed on the setting screen. However,
the brightness setting will be the brightest when other than 1st level (the
darkest) is selected. If other than 1st or 22nd level is selected, when the
tail lights are turned on in a dark place, the instrument cluster brightness
setting will be the selected level.
● If the taillights are illuminated in a dark environment, the instrument cluster
light dims. However, when the brightness of the instrument cluster is set to
minimum or maximum (1st or 22nd level of the instrument cluster bright-
ness), even if the taillights are illuminated, the instrument cluster light will
not dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The settings of the clock will be reset.
■ Calendar settings
●Until the calendar settings are set, the check screen is displayed every time
the power switch is turned to ON mode.
● After the calendar information is set, it can be changed in the “Meter Cus-
tomize” settings. ( →P. 142)
The tail lights are offThe tail lights are on
In a bright place2 levels*2 levels*
In a dark place22 levels
If calendar recording is interrupted due to
replacement of the 12-volt battery or 12-
volt battery discharge, etc., when the
power switch is turned to ON mode after
maintenance, the calendar settings check
screen is automatically displayed on the
multi-information display.
● If date information is not set, the fuel
consumption record cannot be stored
correctly. When the calendar settings
check screen is displayed, make sure to
always set the settings. ( →P. 139)

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■When the menu screen on the naviga tion system is operated (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display)
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
■ Pop-up display
Some functions, such as the driving mode select switch and air conditioning
system, are operation-linked and display pop-up screens on the multi-infor-
mation display. If the pop-up screens of these functions are not desired, they
can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings. ( →P. 142)
A pop-up display of the menu screen icon
is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
*
*
: The pop-up display on the navigation
system can be turned off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. ( →P. 142)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
■ Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switch. Failure
to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unex-
pected accident.
NOTICE
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.

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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all indicators and wa rning lights illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 673
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 673
*1Brake system warning light
(Yellow)P. 673
*1Charging system warning light
P. 673
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 673
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 673
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada) P. 673
*1SRS warning lightP. 674
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 674
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 674
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow)P. 674
*1,2PCS warning light (if equipped)
P. 674
*1Slip indicator light P. 674
*1High coolant temperature warning lightP. 675

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1, 3ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 675
Open door warning lightP. 675
Low fuel level warning lightP. 675
Seat belt reminder lightP. 675
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
(U.S.A.) P. 675
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
(Canada)P. 675
*1Master warning light
P. 676
*1Tire pressure warning lightP. 676
Warning lightsPages

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 246
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) P. 248
Tail light indicator (Canada) P. 250
Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.) P. 247
Parking brake indicator (Canada)P. 247
Headlight high beam indicatorP. 250
Fog light indicator (if equipped) P. 258
Security indicator P. 89
“READY” indicatorP. 231
Shift position indicators P. 240
*1, 2Slip indicator light P. 409
*1, 3VSC OFF indicatorP. 410
Cruise control indicatorP. 314,
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (if
equipped) P. 304
Cruise control “SET” indicatorP. 304,
319
*1, 3PCS warning light (if equipped) P. 285
LDA indicator (if equipped)P. 297
Steering control indicator (if equipped)P. 298
Automatic High Beam indicator (if equipped) P. 253
“BSM” indicator (if equipped)P. 326
Intuitive parking assist indicator (if equipped) P. 339
*1, 3ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 352
*1S-APGS indicator (if equipped)P. 367
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (U.S.A.) P. 50
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (Canada)P. 50
IndicatorsPages