2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V warning

PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(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 ownersSeat belt and SRS airbag instructions
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(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 safe driving ................... 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 ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 103
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 114
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system .............. 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Rear seats ......................... 135
Head restraints .................. 138
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 470
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 472
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 478
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 487
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 519
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 521
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 523
If your vehicle overheats ... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 533 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 536
Fuel information ................. 545
Tire information.................. 548
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 559
9-3. Initialization Item to initialize .................. 567
Seat belt instructions (in French)................................ 570
SRS airbag instructions (in French)................................ 572
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 582
Alphabetical index ...................... 586
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium 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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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
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General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impai red your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
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Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (P. 454) Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 119
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 119
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 538
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . P. 409
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 539
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 454, Watts: P. 544)
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 168, 169
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . P. 90, 92
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4781
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