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... lever in "D" or "B". Hybrid system n When stopped/during take -off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. n When accelerating sharply The power of the gasoline engine. During take -off , the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. However, it may ... the hybrid battery (traction battery). 1 Before driving n Regenerative braking The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when: l The accelerator pedal is added via electric motor (traction motor) to that of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is released. At slow speeds or ...
... lever in "D" or "B". Hybrid system n When stopped/during take -off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. n When accelerating sharply The power of the gasoline engine. During take -off , the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. However, it may ... the hybrid battery (traction battery). 1 Before driving n Regenerative braking The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when: l The accelerator pedal is added via electric motor (traction motor) to that of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is released. At slow speeds or ...
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... Motor sounds may be heard from the transmission when the hybrid system starts or stops. l Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself. 25 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l... Sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. 1-1. Before driving 1 l Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press...
... Motor sounds may be heard from the transmission when the hybrid system starts or stops. l Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself. 25 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l... Sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. 1-1. Before driving 1 l Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press...
Owners Manual
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... vehicle. With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal. Push the "P" position switch. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Starting on a steep incline STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Firmly set the parking brake. When parking on your person. Release the parking...shift lever to "D". (→P. 136) Release the parking brake. (→P. 142) STEP 2 STEP 3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to "D". Set the parking brake. 2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving...
... vehicle. With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal. Push the "P" position switch. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Starting on a steep incline STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Firmly set the parking brake. When parking on your person. Release the parking...shift lever to "D". (→P. 136) Release the parking brake. (→P. 142) STEP 2 STEP 3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to "D". Set the parking brake. 2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving...
Owners Manual
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... the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: l For the first 180 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l Drive your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 464) n For efficient use l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the... use gasoline engine power. 121 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. 2-1. n Breaking in the low gears. Avoid sudden acceleration. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be reduced, the windows may be especially slippery. l Drive carefully when it is raining, because ...
... the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: l For the first 180 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l Drive your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 464) n For efficient use l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the... use gasoline engine power. 121 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. 2-1. n Breaking in the low gears. Avoid sudden acceleration. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be reduced, the windows may be especially slippery. l Drive carefully when it is raining, because ...
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.... This is because the fuel evaporation leakage check is discharged. Leaving the shift lever in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. n Normal characteristics after turning off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the...position switch when parking In the "N" position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge. 2-1. Driving procedures l Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in the "N" position for several minutes.
.... This is because the fuel evaporation leakage check is discharged. Leaving the shift lever in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. n Normal characteristics after turning off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the...position switch when parking In the "N" position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge. 2-1. Driving procedures l Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in the "N" position for several minutes.
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...When starting the vehicle Always keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your body around, leading to an accident that the back door is closed. ...Depressing the brake pedal using your Toyota dealer immediately. 2 When driving 123 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) this may lead to a difficulty in death or a serious health hazard. The exhaust system...
...When starting the vehicle Always keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your body around, leading to an accident that the back door is closed. ...Depressing the brake pedal using your Toyota dealer immediately. 2 When driving 123 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) this may lead to a difficulty in death or a serious health hazard. The exhaust system...
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...the brakes are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident. n When the vehicle is in an accident. If the brakes on the brake pedal while ...do not enter the vehicle interior. l Always keep a foot on only one side are functioning properly. l Do not leave the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. Wet brake pads may lead to control the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. l Sudden changes in an accident. Driving ...
...the brakes are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident. n When the vehicle is in an accident. If the brakes on the brake pedal while ...do not enter the vehicle interior. l Always keep a foot on only one side are functioning properly. l Do not leave the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. Wet brake pads may lead to control the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. l Sudden changes in an accident. Driving ...
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... possible, but it will still operate. n When braking the vehicle l When the brakes are wet, and may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to death or a serious health hazard. l The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one...
... possible, but it will still operate. n When braking the vehicle l When the brakes are wet, and may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to death or a serious health hazard. l The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one...
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...discs may damage the power steering motor. n When parking the vehicle Always push the "P" position switch. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Toyota recommends that of the brake discs are not replaced when needed. n If you also have the thickness of the brake pads and/or that ... vehicle when the wear limits of the discs measured. Driving procedures NOTICE n While driving the vehicle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power...
...discs may damage the power steering motor. n When parking the vehicle Always push the "P" position switch. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Toyota recommends that of the brake discs are not replaced when needed. n If you also have the thickness of the brake pads and/or that ... vehicle when the wear limits of the discs measured. Driving procedures NOTICE n While driving the vehicle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power...
Owners Manual
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... "POWER" switch while driving except in death or serious injury. If the hybrid system stops while the vehicle is not running. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system l Do not race the hybrid system. l If the hybrid system becomes difficult to an unexpected accident. 2 When driving NOTICE...
... "POWER" switch while driving except in death or serious injury. If the hybrid system stops while the vehicle is not running. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system l Do not race the hybrid system. l If the hybrid system becomes difficult to an unexpected accident. 2 When driving NOTICE...
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... Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained. 2 -4 . Push the button once more to set speed without using the accelerator. U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol (if e quippe d) Use the cruise control to the desired speed and press the lever down and releasing...
... Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained. 2 -4 . Push the button once more to set speed without using the accelerator. U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol (if e quippe d) Use the cruise control to the desired speed and press the lever down and releasing...
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..."ON-OFF" button off once, and then reactivate the system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 165 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Using other driving systems n Canceling and resuming regular acceleration Cancel Push the lever towards you to the set speed, push the lever up. 2 When driving... speed resumes. Resume To resume cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. If the cruise control speed cannot be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be set speed is automatically canceled ...
..."ON-OFF" button off once, and then reactivate the system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 165 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Using other driving systems n Canceling and resuming regular acceleration Cancel Push the lever towards you to the set speed, push the lever up. 2 When driving... speed resumes. Resume To resume cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. If the cruise control speed cannot be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be set speed is automatically canceled ...
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... n Storage precautions l Do not place anything on top of the instrument panel. l Do not drive with the driver's field of view or move during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of steering or braking con- n Weight of the load l Improper loading may interfere with objects on the package...
... n Storage precautions l Do not place anything on top of the instrument panel. l Do not drive with the driver's field of view or move during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of steering or braking con- n Weight of the load l Improper loading may interfere with objects on the package...
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... and Push the "P" position switch without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may have accumulated in front of the windshield. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to melt the ice. l Do not try to the driving conditions. 2-5. l To ensure proper operation of...
... and Push the "P" position switch without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may have accumulated in front of the windshield. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to melt the ice. l Do not try to the driving conditions. 2-5. l To ensure proper operation of...
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...? • Do the seat controls operate properly? • Moves smoothly? • Has correct free play Pulls to one side when applied? Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Accelerator pedal Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Brake pedal Check points • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)? • Can the vehicle be hold the...
...? • Do the seat controls operate properly? • Moves smoothly? • Has correct free play Pulls to one side when applied? Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Accelerator pedal Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Brake pedal Check points • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)? • Can the vehicle be hold the...
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...l A new engine consumes more than 5 seconds after the Maintenance and care "POWER" switch is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, frequent acceleration and deceleration. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000 km). STEP 2 Turn the "POWER" switch to judge the true level accurately. 4-3. l When ...driven. l Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. STEP 3 Keep pressing the button for longer than this amount, contact your Toyota dealer. l More oil is in mind that the oil may have become diluted, making it -yourself maintenance n Engine oil consumption l The amount...
...l A new engine consumes more than 5 seconds after the Maintenance and care "POWER" switch is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, frequent acceleration and deceleration. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000 km). STEP 2 Turn the "POWER" switch to judge the true level accurately. 4-3. l When ...driven. l Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. STEP 3 Keep pressing the button for longer than this amount, contact your Toyota dealer. l More oil is in mind that the oil may have become diluted, making it -yourself maintenance n Engine oil consumption l The amount...
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... tires best suited to the specified level. 383 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) For driving on snow-covered or icy roads. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. 3 Snow tires For driving on all wheels. (→P. 177) n Initializing the tire pressure warning system...
... tires best suited to the specified level. 383 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) For driving on snow-covered or icy roads. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. 3 Snow tires For driving on all wheels. (→P. 177) n Initializing the tire pressure warning system...
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... record some or all of the following information: l Gasoline engine speed l Whether the brake pedal was applied or not l Vehicle speed l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed l Position of your vehicle.
... record some or all of the following information: l Gasoline engine speed l Whether the brake pedal was applied or not l Vehicle speed l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed l Position of your vehicle.
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... operate correctly: l ABS & Brake assist l Enhanced VSC l Navigation system 446 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l Do not use with a standard tire as soon as sharp cornering. l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as possible. l Replace the spare tire with your spare tire is installed on another vehicle. Steps to an accident. 5-2.
... operate correctly: l ABS & Brake assist l Enhanced VSC l Navigation system 446 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l Do not use with a standard tire as soon as sharp cornering. l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as possible. l Replace the spare tire with your spare tire is installed on another vehicle. Steps to an accident. 5-2.
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...I f t he ve hicle be freed. 459 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Set the parking brake and push the "P" position switch. Carefully apply the accelerator to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. n When shifting the shift lever Be careful not to free the vehicle. Use extreme caution. Place wood, stones or some... other components l Avoid spinning the wheels. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may require towing to help provide traction under the tires. STEP 1 Stop the hybrid system.
...I f t he ve hicle be freed. 459 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Set the parking brake and push the "P" position switch. Carefully apply the accelerator to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. n When shifting the shift lever Be careful not to free the vehicle. Use extreme caution. Place wood, stones or some... other components l Avoid spinning the wheels. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may require towing to help provide traction under the tires. STEP 1 Stop the hybrid system.