2022 TOYOTA PRIUS tow

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1272. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
◆Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.
When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light is not displayed.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor
(traction motor)
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
Tire
Bright point of light showing
the flow of energy
As an example, all arrows are shown in the illustration, but the actual con-
tents of the display will differ.
(Display example)
●When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is being charged, th e
bright point of li ght moves towards .
● During driving, the bright point of light moves from or (or
both depending on the s ituation) towards .
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●During driving, the image of the tires rotates.
*: The display may differ depending on the driving status.
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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”
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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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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer s ystem use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping: P. 643)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used n earby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wirele ss commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly ( P. 256) and shift the shift position to P.
( P. 250)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 1 9 8 )
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lift up and push down the head restraints of the rear outboard
seats, and lower the head rest raint of the rear center seat.
(
P. 2 0 3 )
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. ( P. 480)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat on ly.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
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2053-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Rear outboard seats
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)
■ Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback until it reaches
the position where the head restraints
can be installed.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the low-
est lock position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
WARNING
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 222
Cargo and luggage ........... 233
Vehicle load limits ............. 236
Trailer towing..................... 237
Dinghy towing ................... 238
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 239
EV drive mode .................. 246
Hybrid transmission........... 249
Turn signal lever................ 255
Parking brake .................... 256
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 257
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 262
Fog light switch ................. 267
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 269
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 275 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 277
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0... 282
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 291
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ............................. 302
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 317
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 321
Cruise control .................... 337
Driving mode select switch .............................. 342
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 344
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 349
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 352
Intuitive parking assist....... 358
Parking Support Brake function ........................... 370
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 381
Driving assist systems ...... 415
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 422
Winter driving tips ............. 425

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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground. In this case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four
wheels lifted. ( P. 580)

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4-1. Before driving
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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determini ng Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 236)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
vehicle is not desig ned for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution