warning TOYOTA PRIUS 2004 2.G Owners Manual

5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and Multiinformation display
orand
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)

6
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.
∗
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

24
If you do not drive your vehicle,
store the smart key, keeping it at
least 5 m (16 ft.) away from the ve-
hicle.
ALARMS AND WARNING LIGHT
Your vehicle is equipped with alarms
inside and outside, as well as warning
light in the instrument cluster, that re-
mind you if there is a problem involv-
ing the smart entry and start system.
This warning light will come on when the
“IG
−ON” mode is enabled and will go off
after a few seconds.
If an alarm sounds or the warning light
comes on, be sure to check your ve-
hicle and smart key. (a) The hybrid system was not turned
off and the transaxle was in a posi-
tion other than “P”.
When the driver ’s door is opened with the
hybrid system in “ACC” or “IG −ON” and
with the transaxle in a position other than
“P”.
Inside alarm: Beeps continuously
Multiinformation display: Warning mes-
sage
Alarms will be turned off by any of the
following operations:Closing the driver ’s door
Pressing the “P” position switch
Turning on the hybrid system
Turning off the hybrid system

25
(b) The smart key was brought outsidethe vehicle with the transaxle in a
position other than “P”.
When the driver ’s door is opened or
closed with the hybrid system not to be
turned off and with the transaxle in a
position other than “P”, it is determined
that the smart key is not in the vehicle.
Inside alarm: Beeps continuously
Outside alarm: Beeps continuously
Warning light: On
Alarms will be turned off by any of the
following operations:
Pressing the “P” position switch
Bringing the smart key inside the ve-
hicle
Turning off the hybrid system
(c) The hybrid system was not turned off with the transaxle in “P”.
When the driver ’s door is opened with the
hybrid system in “ACC” and with the
transaxle in “P”.
Inside alarm: 3 Beeps
In the “IG −ON” mode, an alarm will not
sound. (d) The smart key was brought outside
the vehicle.
When the driver ’s door is opened or
closed with the hybrid system not to be
turned off (and with the transaxle in “P”),
it is determined that the smart key is not
in the vehicle.
Inside alarm: One beep
Outside alarm: 3 beeps
Warning light: On
(e) Locking with smart function was at- tempted with the hybrid system not
to be turned off.
When you attempt to lock all the doors
using smart locking function with the hy-
brid system not to be turned off and with
the transaxle in a position other than “P”.
Outside alarm: One beep (sounds for 2
seconds.)
Warning light: On
At this time, the doors cannot be
locked. (f) The smart key was brought outside
the vehicle.
When a door other than the driver ’s door
is opened or closed with the hybrid sys-
tem not to be turned off, it is determined
that the smart key is not in the vehicle.
Inside alarm: One beep
Outside alarm: 3 beeps
Warning light: On

26
(g) Preventing the key from beinglocked inside the vehicle
When you close the door with the hybrid
system off but with the smart key left in
the vehicle, and attempt to lock all the
doors using smart locking function, it is
determined that the smart key is in the
vehicle.
Outside alarm: One beep (sounds for 2
seconds)
INFORMATION
 This function may not operate when
the smart key is left on the instru-
ment panel, luggage cover, floor or
in the glove box.
 The function may operate if the
smart key is brought outside but it
is very close to the door window or
door handle.
(h) Low smart key battery
When the hybrid system is turned to
“ACC” or “OFF” about 20 minutes after
the hybrid system is turned on or to “IG −
ON”, it is determined that the smart key
battery voltage is low.
Inside alarm: One beep (i) Outside of effective range
When the “POWER” switch is pressed, it
is determined that the smart key is not in
the vehicle.
Inside alarm: One beep
Warning light: On (for 5 seconds)
(j) Open door warning
When you attempt to lock all the doors
using smart locking function with the hy-
brid system turned off but with any door
open.
Outside alarm: One beep (sounds for 10
seconds)
Alarms will be turned off by either of
the following operations:
Closing all the doors
Pressing the “” (unlock) button on
the smart key

27
Warning and its meaningInside warning alarm
Outside warning alarmWarning lightCauses
One beep
(sounds continuously)——The driver ’s door was opened when the hybrid system was in “ACC”
or “IG −ON” and when the transaxle was in a position other than “P”.
One beep
(sounds continuously)One beep
(sounds continuously)OnThe driver brought out the smart key from the vehicle with the hybrid
system not to be turned off and with the transaxle in a position other
than “P”.
Beeps
(sound intermittently)——The driver ’s door was opened when the hybrid system was in “ACC”
and when the transaxle was in “P”.
One beep3 beepsOnThe driver brought out the smart key from the vehicle with the hybrid
system not to be turned off and with the transaxle in “P”.
—One beep
(sounds for 2 seconds)OnThe lock switch was pressed with the hybrid system not to be turned
off and with the transaxle in “P”.
One beep3 beepsOnThe passenger brought out the smart key from the vehicle with the
hybrid system not to be turned off.
—One beep
(sounds for 2 seconds)—The lock switch was pressed when the hybrid system was off but with
the smart key left in the vehicle.
One beep——The key battery voltage become about 2 V. (3 V for normal operation)
One beep—On
(for 5 seconds)The “POWER” swi t c h was pr es s ed when the smar t key was not in the
effective range of the system.
—One beep
(sounds for 10 seconds)—The lock switch was pressed when the hybrid system was off but any
door was opened.

61
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt and the seat belt extend-
er are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed, because
it cannot protect an adult occupant
or your child from injury.
22p009a
There are seat belt pretensioners for
both front seats. They are designed to
be activated in response to a severe
frontal impact.
When the sensor detects a severe frontal
impact, the front seat belts are quickly
drawn back by the retractor so that the
belts snugly restrain the occupants.
The seat belt pretensioners are activated
even with no passenger in the front seat.
The seat belt pretensioner and SRS air-
bags may not operate together in all colli-
sions.
22p011a
The seat belt pretensioner system con-
sists mainly of the following components
and their locations are shown in the il-
lustration.1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioners are controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor.
—Seat belt pretensioners

62
When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non−toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas is normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may prevent the seat belt pre-
tensioners from activating correctly,
cause sudden operation of the system
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury. Con-
sult your Toyota dealer about any re-
pair and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can in-
terfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
 Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
22p010a
This indicator comes on when the “IG
ON” mode is enabled. It goes off after
about 6 seconds. This means the seat
belt pretensioners are operating proper-
ly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors,
driver ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger ’s seat
belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 117.)

66
22p206
The SRS front airbag system consists
mainly of the following components and
their locations are shown in the illustra-
tion.1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Airbag module for front passenger (air- bag and inflator)
4. Driver ’s seat belt buckle switch
5. Driver ’s seat position sensor
6. Airbag sensor assembly
7. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
The front airbag sensors constantly moni-
tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle.
If an impact results in a forward decelera-
tion beyond the designed threshold level,
the system triggers the airbag inflators. At
this time a chemical reaction in the inflat-
ors very quickly fills the airbags with non
−
toxic gas to help restrain the froward mo-
tion of the occupants. The front airbags
then quickly deflate, so that there is no
obstruction of the driver’s vision should it
be necessary to continue driving.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
loud noise and release some smoke and
residue along with non −toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately. Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is desi
gned to reduce serious inju-
ries, primarily to the head and chest, it
may also cause other, less severe injuries
to the face, chest, arms and hands. These
are usually in the nature of minor burns
or abrasions and swelling, but the force of
a deploying airbag can cause more seri-
ous injuries, especially if an occupant’s
hands, arms, chest or head is in close
proximity to the airbag module at the time
of deployment. This is why it is important
for the occupant to: avoid placing any
object or part of the body between the
occupant and the airbag module; sit
straight and well back into the seat; wear
the available seat belt properly; and sit as
far as possible from the airbag module,
while still maintaining control of the ve-
hicle.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel
hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot
for several minutes after deployment, so
do not touch! The airbags inflate only
once. The windshield may be damaged by
absorbing some of the force of the inflat-
ing airbag.

69
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can in-
terfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag
22p010a
This indicator comes on when the “IG
ON” mode is enabled. It goes off after
about 6 seconds. This means the SRS
front airbags are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors,
driver ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger ’s seat
belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 117.) If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
When the “IG
−ON” mode is enabled,
the light does not come on or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.