
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 54
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 55
Child restraint systems ........ 56
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 76
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 84
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 88
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 95 2. Instrument cluster
Combination meter .............. 98
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 107
Main display....................... 115
Multi-information  display ............................. 124
Head-up display................. 158
Energy monitor/ consumption screen 
(vehicles with 7-inch 
display) ............................ 165
Energy monitor/ consumption screen 
(vehicles with 
11.6-inch display) ............ 172
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 180
3-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 185
Back door .......................... 191
Smart key system .............. 196
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 204
Rear seats ......................... 206
Head restraints .................. 209
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each 
component 

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 512
Hood.................................. 515
Positioning a floor jack ...... 517
Engine compartment ......... 518
Tires .................................. 532
Tire inflation pressure........ 542
Wheels .............................. 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 548
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter .................. 551
Wiper insert  replacement .................... 556
Electronic key battery ........ 560
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 563
Headlight aim .................... 566
Light bulbs ......................... 568
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .......... 580
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 581
If the vehicle is trapped in  rising water...................... 582 7-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 584
If you think something is  wrong............................... 591
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 592
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 603
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles without 
spare tire) ........................ 611
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles with 
spare tire) ........................ 631
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 645
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 647
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged ....................... 650
If your vehicle overheats.... 656
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 661
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PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)The  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  pretensioner  devices  in  your  Toyot
a  contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s 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  preten sioner
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
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the  influence:  Never drive  your vehicle when  unde r  the  influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle.  Alcohol  and  certain  drugs  delay  reaction  time,  impair  judg ment  and
reduce  coordination,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  that  could   result  in
death or serious injury.
Defensive  driving: Always  drive  defensively. Anticipate  mistake s  that  other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
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 serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding 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 p laying with
the  windows,  the  moon  roof,  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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Exterior
The  shape  of  the  headlights  may  differ  depending  on  the  grade,  etc.
( P. 568)
Side doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 185
Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 185
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  P. 218
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 647
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  P. 594, 603
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 191
Opening from outside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 191
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  P. 594, 603
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216
Adjusting the mirror angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 440, 450
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551-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Riding with children
●It  is  recommended  that  children  sit  in  the  rear  seats  to  avoid  acci-
dental contact wit h the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use  the  rear  door  child-protector  lock  or  the  window  lock  switc h  to
avoid  children  opening  the  door  while  driving  or  operating  the
power window accidentally. ( P. 188, 218)
● Do  not  let  small  children  operate  equipment  which  may  catch  or
pinch  body  parts,  such  as  the  power  window,  hood,  back  door,
seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi -
cle.
Use  a  child  restraint  system  app ropriate  for  the  child,  until  the
child becomes  large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
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 p laying with
the side windows, the moon roof (if equipped) or other features  of the vehi-
cle.  In  addition,  heat  build-up  or  extremely  cold  temperatures  inside  the
vehicle can be fatal to children. 

951-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Immobilizer system
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the power switch has been turned
off  to  indicate  that  the  system  is
operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  power  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  ON
mode  to  indicate  that  the  system
has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security
system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previousl y
registered in the vehic le’s on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle. This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does not
guarantee absolute security  against all vehicle thefts. 

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Instrument cluster
■Main display and multi-information display
*: The displayed indicator changes according to the current driving mode.
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Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the sy mbol dis-
plays  listed  here  are  only  an  example,  and  different  symbols  ma y  be  dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information displ ay.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the display
IndicatorsPages
EV drive mode indicator P. 252
*“ECO MODE” indicator P. 347
*“PWR MODE” indicatorP. 347
EV Indicator P. 130
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 245
Brake  Override  System/Drive-Start
Control/
Parking  Support  Brake  function  (if
equipped) P. 596
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)P. 320
P. 320
Low engine oil pressure warning 
(Canada only) P. 596 

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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 180
3-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 185
Back door .......................... 191
Smart key system ............. 196
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 204
Rear seats......................... 206
Head restraints.................. 209
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 212
Inside rear view mirror ...... 214
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 216
3-5. Opening and closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 218
Moon roof .......................... 223