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... and stops automatically. Hybrid system n When stopped/during take -off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is used . n When accelerating sharply The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low or high. 23 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) At slow speeds or when traveling ...motor is stopped. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is added via electric motor (traction motor) to electric energy when: l The accelerator pedal is being charged. n During normal driving The gasoline engine is warming up. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) is released. The ...
... and stops automatically. Hybrid system n When stopped/during take -off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is used . n When accelerating sharply The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low or high. 23 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) At slow speeds or when traveling ...motor is stopped. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is added via electric motor (traction motor) to electric energy when: l The accelerator pedal is being charged. n During normal driving The gasoline engine is warming up. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) is released. The ...
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... starts or stops. l Sounds may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the engine compartment. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. l Engine sounds may occur when the hybrid system is operating, and are not a malfunction. ... of the vehicle yourself. 25 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. l Vibration may be heard when accelerating sharply. l Motor sounds may be heard when the back door lid is able to a hybrid vehicle There may be heard from the...
... starts or stops. l Sounds may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the engine compartment. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. l Engine sounds may occur when the hybrid system is operating, and are not a malfunction. ... of the vehicle yourself. 25 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. l Vibration may be heard when accelerating sharply. l Motor sounds may be heard when the back door lid is able to a hybrid vehicle There may be heard from the...
Owners Manual
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...the parking brake. 122 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to accelerate the vehicle. If necessary, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to "D". Set the parking brake. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page... to "D". (→P. 138) Release the parking brake. (→P. 143) STEP 2 STEP 3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to ensure safe driving. Starting on your person. Push the "P" position switch. With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal. When...
...the parking brake. 122 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to accelerate the vehicle. If necessary, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to "D". Set the parking brake. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page... to "D". (→P. 138) Release the parking brake. (→P. 143) STEP 2 STEP 3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to ensure safe driving. Starting on your person. Push the "P" position switch. With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal. When...
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... expressway in the rain, because there may become fogged-up, and the road will be especially slippery. l Refrain from operating properly. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will be discharged requiring unnecessary engine power to observe: l For the first 180 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l ...8594;P. 462) n For efficient use of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to recharge. Do not drive continuously in your new Toyota To extend the life of the traction motor without having to rain, because the road surface will make more effective use l Put the...
... expressway in the rain, because there may become fogged-up, and the road will be especially slippery. l Refrain from operating properly. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will be discharged requiring unnecessary engine power to observe: l For the first 180 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l ...8594;P. 462) n For efficient use of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to recharge. Do not drive continuously in your new Toyota To extend the life of the traction motor without having to rain, because the road surface will make more effective use l Put the...
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... does not indicate a malfunction. 124 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. This is because the fuel evaporation leakage check is discharged. Driving procedures l Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in the "N" position for several minutes. l Push the "P" position...
... does not indicate a malfunction. 124 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. This is because the fuel evaporation leakage check is discharged. Driving procedures l Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in the "N" position for several minutes. l Push the "P" position...
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n When driving the vehicle l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the hybrid system operating. Depressing the brake pedal using your Toyota dealer immediately. 2 When driving 125 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) this may misjudge the vehicle's movement. Driving procedures CAUTION n When starting the vehicle Always ... posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you may twist your body around, leading to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the location of the brake and...
n When driving the vehicle l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the hybrid system operating. Depressing the brake pedal using your Toyota dealer immediately. 2 When driving 125 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) this may misjudge the vehicle's movement. Driving procedures CAUTION n When starting the vehicle Always ... posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you may twist your body around, leading to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the location of the brake and...
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...-shifting, may cause an accident and result in an accident. If the vehicle is in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If such a situation cannot be affected, resulting in engine speed, such as ...brake pedal while the hybrid system is stopped l Do not race the hybrid system. l Always keep a foot on slippery road surfaces l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may be avoided, park the vehicle in an accident. If the brakes on for a long time. l Do not leave the vehicle with...
...-shifting, may cause an accident and result in an accident. If the vehicle is in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If such a situation cannot be affected, resulting in engine speed, such as ...brake pedal while the hybrid system is stopped l Do not race the hybrid system. l Always keep a foot on slippery road surfaces l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may be avoided, park the vehicle in an accident. If the brakes on for a long time. l Do not leave the vehicle with...
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... securely hold the vehicle. Have your vehicle with only a single brake system. Also the parking brake 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. Each push on the pedal than usual and braking distance...
... securely hold the vehicle. Have your vehicle with only a single brake system. Also the parking brake 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. Each push on the pedal than usual and braking distance...
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... wheel fully in the road, drive as slowly as possible. 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 vehicle, etc. The rotor damage can result if the pads...the accelerator pedal is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the discs measured. It is accidentally depressed. n If you also have the thickness of the brake pads and/or that you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) Have your Toyota dealer...
... wheel fully in the road, drive as slowly as possible. 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 vehicle, etc. The rotor damage can result if the pads...the accelerator pedal is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the discs measured. It is accidentally depressed. n If you also have the thickness of the brake pads and/or that you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) Have your Toyota dealer...
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OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 137 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system l Do not race the hybrid system. If the hybrid system stops while the vehicle is not operating. n Stopping the ...
OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 137 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system l Do not race the hybrid system. If the hybrid system stops while the vehicle is not operating. n Stopping the ...
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STEP 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set speed without using the accelerator. Push the button once more to maintain a set the cruise control speed. ∗: If equipped 159 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 159 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol ∗ Use the cruise control to deactivate the cruise control. Indicator Cruise control switch 2 When driving n Set the vehicle speed STEP 1 Turn the "ON-OFF" button ON.
STEP 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set speed without using the accelerator. Push the button once more to maintain a set the cruise control speed. ∗: If equipped 159 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 159 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol ∗ Use the cruise control to deactivate the cruise control. Indicator Cruise control switch 2 When driving n Set the vehicle speed STEP 1 Turn the "ON-OFF" button ON.
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... setting is also canceled when the brake pedal is obtained. Resume To resume cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. n Canceling and resuming regular acceleration Cancel Push the lever towards you to the set speed (approximately 1.0 mph [1.6 km/h]) can be made by lightly pressing the lever up . 160 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U...
... setting is also canceled when the brake pedal is obtained. Resume To resume cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. n Canceling and resuming regular acceleration Cancel Push the lever towards you to the set speed (approximately 1.0 mph [1.6 km/h]) can be made by lightly pressing the lever up . 160 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U...
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... after being activated, there may be set speed is in any of the following situations. After acceleration, the set when l The shift lever is automatically canceled in the "D" range. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 161 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l Vehicle speed is activated n If the cruise control indicator light flashes Turn...
... after being activated, there may be set speed is in any of the following situations. After acceleration, the set when l The shift lever is automatically canceled in the "D" range. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 161 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l Vehicle speed is activated n If the cruise control indicator light flashes Turn...
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... or move during sudden braking or in the luggage compartment. Otherwise, they may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of occupant's weight and the cargo load is not designed for passengers. l Do not exceed the maximum axle...
... or move during sudden braking or in the luggage compartment. Otherwise, they may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of occupant's weight and the cargo load is not designed for passengers. l Do not exceed the maximum axle...
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... to melt the ice. n When parking the vehicle Park the vehicle and push the "P" position switch without setting the parking brake. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to the driving conditions. Driving information n Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to road...
... to melt the ice. n When parking the vehicle Park the vehicle and push the "P" position switch without setting the parking brake. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to the driving conditions. Driving information n Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to road...
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... AM 4-2. Loss of free play ? • No strange noises? Spongy feeling brake pedal? Seat belts Seats Steering wheel 350 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) 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...
... AM 4-2. Loss of free play ? • No strange noises? Spongy feeling brake pedal? Seat belts Seats Steering wheel 350 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) 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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... consumes more than 5 seconds after the "POWER" switch is driven. Maintenance and care STEP 3 Keep pressing the button for longer than this amount, contact your Toyota dealer. l Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. only) Perform the following steps: STEP 1 Turn the "POWER" switch to ON mode with the odometer shown...
... consumes more than 5 seconds after the "POWER" switch is driven. Maintenance and care STEP 3 Keep pressing the button for longer than this amount, contact your Toyota dealer. l Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. only) Perform the following steps: STEP 1 Turn the "POWER" switch to ON mode with the odometer shown...
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... season tires All season tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to be sure to replace all wheels. (→P. 173) n Initializing the tire pressure warning system...
... season tires All season tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to be sure to replace all wheels. (→P. 173) 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. This is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 421...
... 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. This is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 421...
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Do not use your spare tire on the vehicle. l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as possi- Steps to take in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is not designed for ...
Do not use your spare tire on the vehicle. l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as possi- Steps to take in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is not designed for ...