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...programmable features, please visit your Toyota dealer. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 2 1 INDEX BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System Keyless entry1 Key fob Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System Shifting Smart Key system Smart Key unlock functions1 Turning the Hybrid System ON Engine maintenance Fuel tank door opener and...15 12-13 12 10-11 14 14 20-21 22-23 25 21 25 17 16 24 25 25 18 18 18 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION OVERVIEW OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS FEATURES/OPERATIONS 24 19 19 17 26 26 27 28 27 26 26 29 27 SAFETY AND ...
...programmable features, please visit your Toyota dealer. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 2 1 INDEX BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System Keyless entry1 Key fob Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System Shifting Smart Key system Smart Key unlock functions1 Turning the Hybrid System ON Engine maintenance Fuel tank door opener and...15 12-13 12 10-11 14 14 20-21 22-23 25 21 25 17 16 24 25 25 18 18 18 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION OVERVIEW OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS FEATURES/OPERATIONS 24 19 19 17 26 26 27 28 27 26 26 29 27 SAFETY AND ...
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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. Note: Fuel consumption and energy ...use /creation and conserve fuel. In addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is then sent to the traction battery. BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination ...
... 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. Note: Fuel consumption and energy ...use /creation and conserve fuel. In addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is then sent to the traction battery. BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination ...
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... SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. downhill driving, coasting to its original position after shifting. BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Shifting Park button Shift position Shift lever Park button Reverse (...buzzer sounds) Neutral Drive Engine brake * Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to "B" when engine braking is not applied, a beep will ...
... SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. downhill driving, coasting to its original position after shifting. BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Shifting Park button Shift position Shift lever Park button Reverse (...buzzer sounds) Neutral Drive Engine brake * Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to "B" when engine braking is not applied, a beep will ...
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... OPERATION Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System (1) (2) (3) OVERVIEW (4) (1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed and push Park button above the shift lever. (2) Push the "POWER" button ... is installed and activated. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Information In some instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water pump may continue operating for longer than three seconds while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid System will shut off. * It is not necessary to insert the...
... OPERATION Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System (1) (2) (3) OVERVIEW (4) (1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed and push Park button above the shift lever. (2) Push the "POWER" button ... is installed and activated. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Information In some instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water pump may continue operating for longer than three seconds while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid System will shut off. * It is not necessary to insert the...
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OVERVIEW Fuel tank door opener and cap Pull up . NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL TIMES. Rear hatch Pull To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up Driver seat Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate. If the cap is heard. Light control-Instrument panel + Brightness control 14 SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GASOLINE.
OVERVIEW Fuel tank door opener and cap Pull up . NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL TIMES. Rear hatch Pull To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up Driver seat Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate. If the cap is heard. Light control-Instrument panel + Brightness control 14 SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GASOLINE.
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood OVERVIEW Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood OVERVIEW Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
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H ybrid syst e m H ybrid syst e m Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care. Gasoline engine Electric motor (Traction motor) 22 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 22 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1 -1 .
H ybrid syst e m H ybrid syst e m Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care. Gasoline engine Electric motor (Traction motor) 22 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 22 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1 -1 .
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... accelerator pedal is low or high. 23 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) n During normal driving The gasoline engine is depressed with the shift lever in the following conditions: l The gasoline engine is warming up. l The brake pedal is predominantly used . l The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is released. n When braking (Regenerative brake) The electric motor (traction...
... accelerator pedal is low or high. 23 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) n During normal driving The gasoline engine is depressed with the shift lever in the following conditions: l The gasoline engine is warming up. l The brake pedal is predominantly used . l The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is released. n When braking (Regenerative brake) The electric motor (traction...
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... battery). If this reason, be sure to be charged. Hybrid system n Charging the battery l As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not need to drive the vehicle at least once every several months for a few days, contact your Toyota dealer. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 24 Monday, January 11, 2010...
... battery). If this reason, be sure to be charged. Hybrid system n Charging the battery l As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not need to drive the vehicle at least once every several months for a few days, contact your Toyota dealer. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 24 Monday, January 11, 2010...
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l You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the engine compartment. l Motor sounds may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is open. Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. l Sounds from the transmission when the...
l You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the engine compartment. l Motor sounds may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is open. Hybrid system n Sounds and vibrations specific to move. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. l Sounds from the transmission when the...
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If the "Consumption" screen is displayed, press Touch screen Type A When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor) Type B When the vehicle is displayed, touch . How to display on the "Information" screen. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 28 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1-1. or on the touch screen: STEP 1 Press Touch . or STEP 2 If the "Consumption" screen is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor) 28 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Hybrid system n Energy monitor How to display with steering switch: STEP 1 Press . .
If the "Consumption" screen is displayed, press Touch screen Type A When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor) Type B When the vehicle is displayed, touch . How to display on the "Information" screen. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 28 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1-1. or on the touch screen: STEP 1 Press Touch . or STEP 2 If the "Consumption" screen is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor) 28 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Hybrid system n Energy monitor How to display with steering switch: STEP 1 Press . .
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...AM 2-1. n Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 462) n For efficient use l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the "N" position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be a... stops. l Drive your vehicle in the rain, because there may become fogged-up, and the road will make more effective use gasoline engine power. 123 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. When driving 2 n Operating your vehicle smoothly Avoid abrupt acceleration and...
...AM 2-1. n Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 462) n For efficient use l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the "N" position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be a... stops. l Drive your vehicle in the rain, because there may become fogged-up, and the road will make more effective use gasoline engine power. 123 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Do not drive at extremely high speeds. When driving 2 n Operating your vehicle smoothly Avoid abrupt acceleration and...
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...in death or serious injury. l Do not shift the shift lever to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. l Use engine braking ("B") to an accident. l Do not drive in tire failure, loss of the speed limit. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate... properly if the hybrid system is not operating. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. Be sure to ...
...in death or serious injury. l Do not shift the shift lever to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. l Use engine braking ("B") to an accident. l Do not drive in tire failure, loss of the speed limit. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate... properly if the hybrid system is not operating. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. Be sure to ...
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... l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause an accident. Driving procedures CAUTION n When driving on the brake pedal while the hybrid system is operating to prevent an accident caused by upshifting or down-shifting, may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the ...skid, resulting in an accident. l After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to control the vehicle, resulting in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by the vehicle moving. 2 When driving 127 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l Sudden changes in an accident. l Do not leave ...
... l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause an accident. Driving procedures CAUTION n When driving on the brake pedal while the hybrid system is operating to prevent an accident caused by upshifting or down-shifting, may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the ...skid, resulting in an accident. l After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to control the vehicle, resulting in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by the vehicle moving. 2 When driving 127 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) l Sudden changes in an accident. l Do not leave ...
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l It may be sure to control your Toyota dealer check the following situations. l Engine stalling l Short in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 2 When driving... rain etc. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 131 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. Doing so may cause the following . l Lubricant condition for the hybrid system, etc. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on a road that you get a flat tire while driving ...
l It may be sure to control your Toyota dealer check the following situations. l Engine stalling l Short in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 2 When driving... rain etc. OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 131 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. Doing so may cause the following . l Lubricant condition for the hybrid system, etc. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on a road that you get a flat tire while driving ...
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... switch will automatically turn OFF when left in "P" and the brake pedal pressed, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Driving procedures n If the hybrid system does not start The hybrid system immobilizer system may be malfunctioning. This is turned off, you press the power switch with ... key battery is discharged →P. 392 n Conditions affecting operation →P. 42 n Leak detection pump Several hours after the engine is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction. 136 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 136 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1.
... switch will automatically turn OFF when left in "P" and the brake pedal pressed, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Driving procedures n If the hybrid system does not start The hybrid system immobilizer system may be malfunctioning. This is turned off, you press the power switch with ... key battery is discharged →P. 392 n Conditions affecting operation →P. 42 n Leak detection pump Several hours after the engine is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction. 136 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 136 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1.
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Driving procedures n Shift position uses Shift position P R N D B Function Parking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral Normal driving Engine braking position* 2 *: Shown only while in "P" position With the brake pedal pressed down, push the "P" position switch. PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) The "P" position is "P" on . When driving ...
Driving procedures n Shift position uses Shift position P R N D B Function Parking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral Normal driving Engine braking position* 2 *: Shown only while in "P" position With the brake pedal pressed down, push the "P" position switch. PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) The "P" position is "P" on . When driving ...
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... Inflation pressure is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks. 4 Maintenance and care 351 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) CAUTION n If the hybrid system is operating Turn off the hybrid system and ensure that there is correct? • Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? • Tires rotated according... to the maintenance schedule? • Wheel nuts are not loose? Maintenance Vehicle exterior Items Doors Engine hood Fluid leaks Check ...
... Inflation pressure is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks. 4 Maintenance and care 351 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) CAUTION n If the hybrid system is operating Turn off the hybrid system and ensure that there is correct? • Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? • Tires rotated according... to the maintenance schedule? • Wheel nuts are not loose? Maintenance Vehicle exterior Items Doors Engine hood Fluid leaks Check ...
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...sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. For the U.S.A.: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50% deionized...Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 4 -3 . For Canada: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and 45% deionized ...8226; Funnel (used only for adding coolant) 4 Maintenance and care Engine/inverter coolant level (→P. 367) 353 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Items Parts ... Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid) • "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate,...
...sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. For the U.S.A.: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50% deionized...Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 4 -3 . For Canada: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and 45% deionized ...8226; Funnel (used only for adding coolant) 4 Maintenance and care Engine/inverter coolant level (→P. 367) 353 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U) Items Parts ... Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid) • "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate,...
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...may also be hot. l When the hybrid system is high. (→P. 369) n Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. When you inspect the engine compartment, be hot. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may...l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. It can cause severe burns or electric shock that may suddenly start to turn off the hybrid system. With the "POWER" switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan ...
...may also be hot. l When the hybrid system is high. (→P. 369) n Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. When you inspect the engine compartment, be hot. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may...l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. It can cause severe burns or electric shock that may suddenly start to turn off the hybrid system. With the "POWER" switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan ...