2022 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressi ng the
accelerator pedal.
Use the cruise control on freeways and highways.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Set speed
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed
(above approximately 20 mph
[30 km/h]) and push the lever
down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Setting the vehicle speed
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired se t speed
is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
each time the lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased c ontinu-
ally until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the c onstant speed
control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
However, resuming is available
when the vehicle speed is more
than approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming t he constant speed control
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accel-
erating, the set speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cancelatio n of cruise control
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 k m/h) below
the set speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
■ If “Cruise Control Malfunction Vi sit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and th en press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise cont rol cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in th e cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On sharp inclines or declines
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

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Driving mode select switch
Repeatedly press the switch unt il the system changes to the intended
driving mode.
Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode changes in th e following
order and the “ECO MODE” and “PWR MODE” indicators turn on or o ff
accordingly.
In response to driving conditions, one of 3 driving modes can b e
selected.
Driving modes

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Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
When normal mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” and “PWR MODE”
indicators turn off.
Power mode
Suitable for when crisp handling and enhanced accelerator
response are desired, such as when driving on mountainous roads .
When power mode is selected, the “PWR MODE” indicator will illuminate
on the main display.
Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving that impro ves fuel economy by generating
torque in response to accelerator pedal operations more smoothl y
than in normal mode.
When Eco drive mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi-
nate on the main display.
While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically
switches to air conditioning eco mode (P. 433, 443), allowing for driv-
ing that leads to even better fuel economy.
■ The driving mode after turning the power switch off
The driving mode will not be changed automatically until the switch is
pressed, even if the power switch is turned off.
■ Switching the driving mode when in EV drive mode
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The Blind Spot M onitor function
Assists the driver in making t he decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traff ic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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