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... economy -Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner's Manual. -If possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts. -Avoid driving at speeds that are applied, braking force generates electricity which is stopped. Refer to the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are...
... economy -Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner's Manual. -If possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts. -Avoid driving at speeds that are applied, braking force generates electricity which is stopped. Refer to the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are...
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... gauge Odometer and two trip meters Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 Driver seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 Low fuel... door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Vehicle Stability Control warning1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Traction battery warning1 1 2 For details, refer to Section 5-2, 2009 Owner's Manual. If this light flashes, see "Cruise control" Section...
... gauge Odometer and two trip meters Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 Driver seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 Low fuel... door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Vehicle Stability Control warning1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Traction battery warning1 1 2 For details, refer to Section 5-2, 2009 Owner's Manual. If this light flashes, see "Cruise control" Section...
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Type 1 functions Type 2 functions With navigation system* Passenger compartment temperature Outside temperature Temperature selector Airflow vent Fan speed Automatic climate control ON Fresh or recirculated cabin air Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Windshield airflow Air Conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF Display the operation screen * For details, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual." 20
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Type 1 functions Type 2 functions With navigation system* Passenger compartment temperature Outside temperature Temperature selector Airflow vent Fan speed Automatic climate control ON Fresh or recirculated cabin air Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Windshield airflow Air Conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF Display the operation screen * For details, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual." 20
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Steering wheel switches Auto A/C ON/OFF Temperature selector Air intake selector Windshield vent Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF OVERVIEW System ON/OFF FEATURES/OPERATIONS Setting a speed Resume2/Increase speed Cancel1 Set/Decrease speed 1 2 The set speed will not be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed may also be resumed.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Steering wheel switches Auto A/C ON/OFF Temperature selector Air intake selector Windshield vent Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF OVERVIEW System ON/OFF FEATURES/OPERATIONS Setting a speed Resume2/Increase speed Cancel1 Set/Decrease speed 1 2 The set speed will not be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed may also be resumed.
Owners Manual
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... battery) temperature is depressed with the shift lever in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the motor is stopped. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction...
... battery) temperature is depressed with the shift lever in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the motor is stopped. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction...
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... and curtain shield airbags [if equipped]) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is involved in a low-speed side collision. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 94 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1-8. l Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger...
... and curtain shield airbags [if equipped]) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is involved in a low-speed side collision. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 94 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1-8. l Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger...
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l Toyota strongly urges the use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light ... the front passenger seat. l Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with considerable speed and force. According to the size of a proper child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be properly restrained, using a seat belt or...
l Toyota strongly urges the use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light ... the front passenger seat. l Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with considerable speed and force. According to the size of a proper child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be properly restrained, using a seat belt or...
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.... (→P. 462) n For efficient use gasoline engine power. 123 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be especially slippery. l Refrain from operating properly. l Drive your new Toyota To extend the life of the traction motor without having to observe: l For the first 180 miles...
.... (→P. 462) n For efficient use gasoline engine power. 123 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be especially slippery. l Refrain from operating properly. l Drive your new Toyota To extend the life of the traction motor without having to observe: l For the first 180 miles...
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...Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 138) l When stopped on your vehicle has high speed capability tires. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid system is moving . Driving over 85 mph (140... vehicle are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. l Do not adjust the position of their bodies are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. 126 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Doing so can cause accidents that may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead...
...Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 138) l When stopped on your vehicle has high speed capability tires. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid system is moving . Driving over 85 mph (140... vehicle are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. l Do not adjust the position of their bodies are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. 126 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Doing so can cause accidents that may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead...
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... in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. l Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by upshifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to prevent an accident caused by the vehicle moving. 2 When driving...
... in any gear other than "P" or "N" the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. l Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by upshifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to prevent an accident caused by the vehicle moving. 2 When driving...
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l During high speed driving, you may cause decreased fuel economy. Immediately stop the vehicle in the touch screen. However, this , use the engine braking, shift the shift lever ... 140 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. To prevent this does not indicate a malfunction unless a warning message appears in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
l During high speed driving, you may cause decreased fuel economy. Immediately stop the vehicle in the touch screen. However, this , use the engine braking, shift the shift lever ... 140 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. To prevent this does not indicate a malfunction unless a warning message appears in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in ON mode. Shift position indicator Displays the shift position Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. I nst rum e nt c lust e r Ga uge s a nd m e t e rs 2 When driving The following gauges and meters illuminate when the "POWER" switch is in the tank. Odometer ...
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in ON mode. Shift position indicator Displays the shift position Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. I nst rum e nt c lust e r Ga uge s a nd m e t e rs 2 When driving The following gauges and meters illuminate when the "POWER" switch is in the tank. Odometer ...
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Instrument cluster Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button Odometer Trip meter A* Trip meter B* *: Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter. Brighter Darker 146 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) MPH or km/h button The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h. km/h MA VO MPH 1 km/h MPH 2 5 6 ITY22P003 Instrument panel light control The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 146 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-2.
Instrument cluster Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button Odometer Trip meter A* Trip meter B* *: Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter. Brighter Darker 146 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) MPH or km/h button The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h. km/h MA VO MPH 1 km/h MPH 2 5 6 ITY22P003 Instrument panel light control The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 146 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-2.
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Ope ra t ing t he light s a nd w indshie ld w ipe rs Windshie ld w ipe rs a nd w a she r Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected). Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed windshield wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 156 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 156 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -3 .
Ope ra t ing t he light s a nd w indshie ld w ipe rs Windshie ld w ipe rs a nd w a she r Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected). Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed windshield wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 156 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 156 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -3 .
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STEP 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to maintain a set the cruise control speed. ∗: If equipped 159 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol ∗ Use the cruise control to set speed without using the accelerator. Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 159 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -4 . 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 maintain a set the cruise control speed. ∗: If equipped 159 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol ∗ Use the cruise control to set speed without using the accelerator. Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 159 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -4 . Indicator Cruise control switch 2 When driving n Set the vehicle speed STEP 1 Turn the "ON-OFF" button ON.
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... cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. Fine adjustment of the set speed, push the lever up or down and releasing it. Using other driving systems n Adjusting the speed setting Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is depressed. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 160 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02...
... cruise control and return to cancel cruise control. Fine adjustment of the set speed, push the lever up or down and releasing it. Using other driving systems n Adjusting the speed setting Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is depressed. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 160 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02...
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....book Page 161 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-4. Using other driving systems n Cruise control can be set speed is in the "D" range. l Vehicle speed is activated n If the cruise control indicator light flashes Turn the "ON-OFF" button off once, and then reactivate the... (200 km/h). n Accelerating The vehicle can be accelerated normally. If the cruise control speed cannot be a malfunction in any of the following situations. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 161 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) After acceleration, the set or if the cruise control cancels immediately...
....book Page 161 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-4. Using other driving systems n Cruise control can be set speed is in the "D" range. l Vehicle speed is activated n If the cruise control indicator light flashes Turn the "ON-OFF" button off once, and then reactivate the... (200 km/h). n Accelerating The vehicle can be accelerated normally. If the cruise control speed cannot be a malfunction in any of the following situations. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 161 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) After acceleration, the set or if the cruise control cancels immediately...
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... traffic l On roads with sharp bends l On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow l On winding roads l On steep hills Vehicle speed may result in any of the vehicle being lost and could cause serious or fatal accident. n Situations unsuitable for cruise control Do not use . OM47614U_PRIUS_U...
... traffic l On roads with sharp bends l On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow l On winding roads l On steep hills Vehicle speed may result in any of the vehicle being lost and could cause serious or fatal accident. n Situations unsuitable for cruise control Do not use . OM47614U_PRIUS_U...
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... is not designed to the specified tire pressure level. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. 168 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l When driving on the wet or slick roads The ABS ...the vehicle's stopping distance. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 168 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-4. l The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the vehicle. Using other driving systems CAUTION n The ABS does not operate effectively when l The limits of the same size, brand, ...
... is not designed to the specified tire pressure level. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. 168 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l When driving on the wet or slick roads The ABS ...the vehicle's stopping distance. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 168 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-4. l The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the vehicle. Using other driving systems CAUTION n The ABS does not operate effectively when l The limits of the same size, brand, ...
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... n Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to prevent it from freezing. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to melt the ice. The parking brake may have accumulated in front of the climate control system fan, remove any ice that has accumulated...
... n Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to prevent it from freezing. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to melt the ice. The parking brake may have accumulated in front of the climate control system fan, remove any ice that has accumulated...