light TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G User Guide

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Hybrid battery air vent
Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the rear right seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the touch screen
(  P. 186). The following images are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the touch screen, read the
message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching or
will reset the “Average fuel consumption”.
■If a warning light comes on or a wa rning message is displayed, or the
12 volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.

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1-2. Key information
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Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota
dealer using the key number plate. ( P. 449)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not bend the keys, subject them to storing impact, expose them to high
temperatures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the electronic key.

46 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(P. 426)
● When any warning lights come on.
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(P. 426)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
*1: Follow the warning message displayed on the touch screen.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm:
One beep
(sounds continu-
ously)
Touch screen:
Warning mes-
sage
*
The hybrid system was not
turned off and the trans-
mission was in a position
other than “P”, and the
driver’s door is open. Pressing the “P” posi-
tion switch.
Interior alarm:
Beeps
(sound intermit-
tently) The driver’s door is
opened while the hybrid
system is in ACCESSORY
and the shift lever is in the
“P” position.
Turn the hybrid sys-
tem OFF and close
the driver’s door.
Exterior alarm:
One beep
(sounds for 2
seconds) The lock button has been
pressed while the hybrid
system is OFF and the
smart key is still in the
vehicle.
Take the smart key
from the vehicle and
lock the vehicle again.
Interior alarm:
One beep The battery charge of the
smart key is low. Replace the battery of
the smart key.
Exterior alarm:
One beep
(sound for 10
seconds) The lock button is pressed
when the hybrid system is
OFF and one of the doors
is half open.
Close all the doors
then lock the vehicle
again.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
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Luggage compartment light
■ When closing the back door
■ If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be operated from the inside.
ON
OFF
ITY13P015
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
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Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver and
the cover, as shown in the illustration.
Move the lever.STEP1
STEP2

66 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. ( P. 110)
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 64)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Anti- glare inside rear view mirror
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
ON
OFF
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic mode. The
anti-glare mirror is automati-
cally set to automatic mode
whenever the “POWER” switch
is turned ON.

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■The power windows can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the “POWER” switch OFF
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “POWER” switch is switc hed to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
(driver’s window only)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold-
ing the switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on
when initial settings are complete.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 488)
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1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
To remove the fuel tank cap,
turn the cap slowly counter-
clockwise, then pause slightly
before removing it.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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STEP2
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1-6. Refueling
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Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly
in the opposite direction once
released.
■ Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.)