TOYOTA PRIUS 2004 2.G Owners Manual

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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster and multi −information display overview 4
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and multi −information
display 5
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents187
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2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster 4
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4. Center vents 187
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5. Glove boxes 191
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6. Power door lock switches 38
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7. Power window switches 40
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8. Auxiliary boxes 195
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9. Cup holders 196
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10. Tilt steering lock release lever 96 . . . . .
11. Hood lock release lever 43
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12. Parking brake pedal 141
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13. Power rear view mirror control switch 97
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14. Window lock switch 41
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1. Headlight and turn signal switches 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Wiper and washer switches 109 . . . . . . .
3. “POWER” switch 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Clock 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Multi −information display 146 . . . . . . . . . .
6. Emergency flasher switch 106 . . . . . . . . .
7. Trip meter reset button 115 . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Km/h or MPH button 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Car audio 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Power outlet 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. “P” position switch 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Electronic shift lever (R, N, D, B) 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Key slot 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Cruise control switch 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Smart entry and start system cancel switch 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Climate remote control switches 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. Instrument panel light control dial 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18. Audio remote control switches 174 . . . .
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1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 117, 124 . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fuel gauge 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Speedometer
4. Odometer and trip meter 115 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multiinformation display overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and Multiinformation display
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Brake system warning lights∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗2
High coolant temperature warning light∗2
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗2
Hybrid vehicle battery warning light∗2
Electric power steering system warning light∗2
or
(U.S.A)
(Canada)

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Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent sys-
tem indicator light
Tail light indicator light Shift position indicator light
∗ 4
Driving ready light
Automatic air conditioner indicator light
Recirculate mode indicator light
Smart entry and start system warning light
∗ 5
Windshield air flow indicator light
Slip indicator light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers indicator light
Low temperature indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
∗ 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers— —Instrument cluster” on page 117.
∗2: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers— —Multi −information display” on page 124.
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3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 141.
∗4: For details, see “Hybrid transaxle” on page 135.
∗5: For details, see “Smart entry and start system” on page 23.
Cruise control indicator light∗3
Hybrid system warning light∗2
Automatic head light leveling system
warning light∗2

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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Toyota hybrid system
Toyota hybrid systemm8
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Toyota hybrid system operating condition 8
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Starting your vehicle 11
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For efficient use of your vehicle 11
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Precautions for use 12
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SECTION 1– 2

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Toyota hybrid system combines a gaso-
line engine and electric motor power to
improve the fuel economy and minimize
the emissions as well as to provide
better power performance than the ordi-
nary gasolinepowered vehicles.
Depending on the driving condition, the
vehicle runs on the best combination of;
Gasoline engine power
Electric motor power generated by
the gasoline engine
Electric motor power of the hybrid
vehicle battery
Furthermore, the energy is efficiently used
in the following ways:
When stopping the vehicle, the gaso-
line engine is automatically stopped.
When applying the brakes or decelerat-
ing, electricity is converted from the
turning force of the wheels and stored
in the hybrid vehicle battery. (This is
called regenerative brake.)
Since the battery is charged by the
gasoline engine as needed, it does not
require charging from an outside
source like an electric vehicle.
If you do not use the vehicle for a
long time (2 weeks or more), the hy-
brid vehicle battery and auxiliary battery
will discharge and their condition is li-
able to decline. Therefore, in order to
make up for discharging, charge them
once in every 2 weeks for about 30
minutes by starting the hybrid system
with all electrical components turned off.Basic operations are described below. Be-
sides, Toyota hybrid system performs vari-
ous controls depending on the operating
condition: The “Energy Monitor” screen
tells you which power is used currently.
Toyota hybrid system Toyota hybrid system
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Electric power
in use
When starting or backing up, etc., the
vehicle runs on electric power from hybrid
vehicle battery, because the gasoline en-
gine efficiency is low.
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Gasoline power
in use
During normal driving, the vehicle runs
mainly on gasoline power. However, the
electric motor, using electric power gener-
ated by the gasoline engine, can supple-
ment the gasoline engine power.
The vehicle controls the optimum ratio of
the gasoline and electric power to help
use energy more efficiently.
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Electric and gasoline
power in use
When driving at full throttle, additional
electric power is applied from the hybrid
vehicle battery. Vehicle performance impro-
ves.

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Storing electric power
When decreasing speed or applying the
brakes, the turning force of the wheels
makes the electric motor operate as a
generator and additional electricity is
stored in the hybrid vehicle battery (regen-
erative brake).
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Not in use
When stopping, the gasoline engine auto-
matically shuts off.
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Charging hybrid vehicle battery
When the hybrid vehicle battery power is
insufficient, the gasoline engine charges
the hybrid vehicle battery. The system al-
ways supplies electricity at a constant lev-
el.