2023 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

Prius
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................30
For safe driving ....................32
Seat belts .............................34
SRS airbags.........................39
Exhaust gas precautions .....50
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................51
Riding with children..............53
Child restraint systems ........54
1-3. Emergency assistance
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ........74
1-4. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ........79
Hybrid system
precautions ........................84
1-5. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ..............91
Double locking system .........92
Alarm ...................................93
2. Instrument cluster
Combination meter ............ 100
Warning lights and
indicators......................... 110
Main display ...................... 117
Multi-information
display ............................. 127
Head-up display ................ 160
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 166
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 172
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 177
Back door .......................... 182
Smart entry & start
system............................. 187
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 194
Rear seats ......................... 196
Head restraints .................. 199
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 203
Inside rear view mirror....... 205
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 207
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 210
Moon roof .......................... 215
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............220
Cargo and luggage ............231
Trailer towing
(2WD models)..................233
Trailer towing
(AWD models) .................243
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch .......244
EV drive mode ...................250
Hybrid transmission ...........253
Turn signal lever ................259
Parking brake.....................260
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................261
AHB (Automatic High
Beam) ..............................266
Fog light switch ..................270
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................271
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 ......... 282
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 296
LTA
(Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 307
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 323
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................... 329
Cruise control .................... 346
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 351
Speed limiter ..................... 353
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 356
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 372
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function ...... 375
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 381
Parking Support Brake
function ........................... 394
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ........................... 405
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system .................. 440
Driving assist systems....... 441
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 449
Winter driving tips.............. 452
4Driving

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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................458
Seat heaters ......................468
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................470
• Front interior light...........471
• Front personal lights ......471
• Rear interior light ...........472
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......473
• Glove box ......................474
• Console box ..................474
• Cup holders ...................475
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ..................476
• Auxiliary boxes ..............477
• Seat back pockets .........478
Luggage compartment
features............................479
5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........485
• Sun visors ......................485
• Vanity mirrors ................485
• Power outlets .................486
• Wireless charger............487
• Armrest ..........................493
• Coat hooks ....................493
• Assist grips ....................4946-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 496
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 502
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 505
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 508
Hood.................................. 511
Positioning a floor jack ...... 513
Engine compartment ......... 514
Tires .................................. 528
Tire inflation pressure........ 537
Wheels .............................. 539
Air conditioning filter .......... 542
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .................. 545
Wiper insert
replacement .................... 550
Electronic key battery ........ 554
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 557
Light bulbs ......................... 561
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........568
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................569
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................570
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................572
If you think something is
wrong ...............................579
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................580
If a warning message is
displayed .........................589
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
spare tire) ........................598
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ........................618
If the hybrid system will
not start............................634
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........636
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................639
If your vehicle
overheats .........................645
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................650
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 654
Fuel information ................ 668
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 670
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................ 679
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications

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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .....................682
Alphabetical index ......................686
Index
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for
information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor• Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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