
17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 275
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 430
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing 
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 498
Replacing the wiper insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  P. 556
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 283
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 283
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 667
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 532
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . P. 672
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 532
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . P. 611, 631
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 515
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 515
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 668
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 656
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
Parking lights/front side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 273
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 255
Rear side maker lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 568, Watts: P. 674)
*: If equipped
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431-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions,  burns,  bruising  etc.,  may  be  sustained  from  S RS  airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot g ases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover an d inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be h ot.
● The windshield may crack.
● The  hybrid  system  will  be  stopped  and  fuel  supply  to  the  engine   will  be
stopped. ( P. 89)
● The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P. 580)
● For Safety Connect subscribers, if any of the following situations occur, the
system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, noti-
fying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push t he “SOS” but-
ton)  and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to  a scertain  the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to
communicate,  the  agent  automatically  treats  the  call  as  an  emer gency  and
helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( P. 76)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
■ SRS airbag deployment condi tions (SRS front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact tha t  exceeds the
set  threshold level (the  level of force  corresponding  to  an app roximately 12 -
18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that  does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in  the following
situations:
• If  the  vehicle  strikes  an  object,  such  as  a  parked  vehicle  or  sign  pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If  the  vehicle  is  involved  in  an  underride  collision,  such  as  a  collision  in
which  the  front  of  the  vehicle  “underrides”,  or  goes  under,  the   bed  of  a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only th e seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no
passenger  sitting  in  the  front  passenger  seat.  However,  the  SRS  front air-
bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied.
● The SRS seat cushion airbag on the front passenger seat will not operate if
the occupant is not wearing a seat belt. 

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1332. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
◆“Fuel Consumption Record”
The  transitions  of  the  average  fuel  consumption  after  the  hybrid
system starts can be checked in such a unit as every 5 minutes  or
every  1  mile  (1.6  km)
*1  or  1  km  (0.6  mile)*2  of  driving. Also,  it  is
possible  to  check  the  average  fu el consumption history for each
month by switching to  the “Monthly” display.
*1: When the unit is set to “MPH”
*2: When the unit is set to “km/h”
■
How to read the screen
The  “5  min”  display  is  shown  as  an  example.  However,  the  basic
method  for  how  to  read  the  screen  is  the  same  for  each  fuel  con -
sumption history screen.
Current  average  fuel  con-
sumption  record  (yellow  dis-
play)
*1
When  the  recorded  unit  is
exceeded  (every  5  min.,  every
1mile  [1.6km]
*2 or 1km
[0.6 mile]
*3,  etc.)  the  currently
displayed  history  moves
towards the left side and the old-
est record is deleted.
Past average fuel consumption record (green display)
Tab display
Displays types of “Fuel Consumption Record”.
*1: When displayed by “Monthly”, the average fuel consumption for  the cur-
rent month is displayed.
*2: When the unit is set to “MPH”
*3: When the unit is set to “km/h”
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2. Instrument cluster
■Types of “Fuel Consumption Record”
When the unit is set to “MPH”
*1: This record is reset each time the hybrid system stops.
*2: The  maximum  value  of  the  graph  can  be  switched  in  3  levels  (150  MPG,
100  MPG  and  50  MPG)  by  operating  the    or    of  the  meter  control
switches while the “Monthly” tab display is selected.
*3: The  “Monthly”  record  can  be  reset  on  the  “Meter  Customize”  set tings
screen. ( P. 153)
Tab displayRecorded contentsRecorded range
“5 min”Average  fuel  consumption
of every 5 minutes
*1The past 30 minutes
“1 miles”
Average  fuel  consumption
of  every  1  mile  (1.6  km)
driven
*1
The  last  15  miles  (24.1  km)
driven
“5 miles”
Average  fuel  consumption
of every 5 miles (8 km)
driven
*1
The  last  30  miles  (48.3  km)
driven
“Monthly”Average  fuel  consumption
of this month
*2, 3
Record of last 4 months and
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2. Instrument cluster
◆“Eco Savings”
“Gasoline  Price”
*1  and  “COMP.  Consumption”  information  is  regis-
tered in the “Meter Customize” settings ( P. 153), making it possi-
ble  to  display  2  types  of  inform ation  related  to  gasoline  fuel
consumption.
“SAVINGS”
If  information  about  the  vehicle  used  to  compare  fuel  consumpti on
(“COMP.  Consumption”)  is  entered,   when  the  fuel  consumption  of
this  vehicle  according  to  the  mileage  of  the  trip  meter
*2 is greater
than that of the comparison vehicle, an estimation
*3 of the amount
of the fuel cost savings is displayed.
“FUEL COST”
If  information  about  the  vehicle  used  to  compare  fuel  consumpti on
(“COMP.  Consumption”)  is  not  entered,  an  estimation
*3  of  the
amount of fuel cost savings is displayed according to the milea ge of
the trip meter
*2.
*1: “Gasoline  Price”  is  information  necessary  to  display  the  “SAVI NGS”
and “FUEL COST” records.
*2: The display can be switched from the mileage history to the hi story by
month. ( P. 140)
*3: The  displayed  amount  is  only  an  estimate,  and  may  differ  from  the
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4-4. Refueling
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Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn  the  power  switch  off  and  ensure  that  all  the  doors  and  win -
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 675
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank   opening  that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ Gasoline price setting screen
After  refueling more than  approximately 1.3  gal.  (5  L,  1.1 Imp. gal.) and  turn-
ing  the  power  switch  to  ON  mode,  the  gasoline  price  setting  screen  will  be
automatically displayed on the multi-information display. ( P. 101)
The  fuel  tank  of  your  vehicle  has  a  special  structure,  which
requires a reduction in fuel tank  pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several second s
until the vehicle is r eady for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle 

4445-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing  .
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the  outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning   system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he blower may
be  delayed  for  a  short  period  of  time  immediately  after  the  air  conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 548
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant 

4545-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It  is  possible  to  switch  to  outside  air  mode  at  any  time  by  pressing
.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the  outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents. 
● In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning   system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of t he blower may
be  delayed  for  a  short  period  of  time  immediately  after  the  air  conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 548
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant