TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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BASIC  HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed
and push Park button above the shift lever.
(2)  Push the “P OWER” button to turn off the system.
(3)  Fully depress the parking brake.
(4)  R emove the key fob if inserted.*
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 a
short time. This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure optimum
performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WA RNING: If the “P OWER” button is held for longer than three seconds
while the vehicle is moving, the  Hybrid System will shut off.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key  (key fob) if Smart Key
system is installed and activated.
Parking & turning  OFF the H ybrid Syst e m
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“P OWER ” button
Clock
“AUDIO” switch  (multi-information display control )
“CLIMAT E” switch  (multi-information display control )
Multi -information display
“DISP LAY ”  s w i t c h   (multi-information display control )
“I NFO” switch  (multi-information display control )
Mph or km /h button
Trip meter reset
Emergency flasher button
Instrument panel
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BASIC HYBRID VEH ICLE OPERAT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY  AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Audio system
12V DC  Power outlet
Park  button
Electronic  shift  lever
Ignition  key  (key  fob ) slot
Cruise  control
1
Tire Pressure  Monitoring  (warning ) System
Smart K ey system  cancel1
Steering  wheel  climate  control
Instrument  panel  light  control
Steering  wheel  audio  control
1 If  equipped2For  details,  refer  to the  Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
With navigation  system1,2
Without  navigation  system
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Low engine oil pressure warning1
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
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 )
Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low fuel level indicator1
Malfunction
/Check  Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols 
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1
F o r det ails, refer to  Sect io n 5- 2, 2 009 Owner’s Manual .2If  this light flas hes,  see “ Cruise c on tro l”  Sect io n  2-4,  2 009 Owner’s Manual .
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Vehicle Stability  Control warning1
Traction battery warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
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BASIC  HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Headlight indicator
Anti -lock  Brake System warning
1
3Fo r det ails, refer to “Trans missi on”  Sect io n  2-1,  2 009 Owner’s Manual .
Driving ready light Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2 
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Smart Key system warning1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
R unning mode position indicator3
Automatic Air  Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield airflow indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer /Theft deterrent system indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Yellow: Brake System warning1
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Rear hatch
Pull
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check  Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: MAIN TAIN GA SOLINE IN  THE TANK A T ALL  TIMES. SERIOUS
DAMAGE  TO  THE HYBRID  SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF  THE VEHICLE
RUN S OU T OF GA SOLINE .
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n
Driver seat
Pull up
Store
To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+
-
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BASIC  HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Re gularly scheduled  maintenance , includin g oil chan ges, will
help extend  the life of your vehicle and main tain performance .
Please refer  to the “Owner’s Warranty Inf ormation Booklet,”
“Scheduled Main tenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supp lement.”
Pull up latch and 
raise hood
Pull
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Automatic light cutoff system  Automatically turns off lights when the
driver’s door is opened with the  Hybrid System “OFF.” 
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Low beam
AUT
O*
Head lights
High beam High beam flasher
Parking light
Tu r n
Right turn
Left turn Lane change
Lane change
* If equipped
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BASIC  HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Garage door opener ( HomeLink®)
(if equipped)
Indicator
Buttons
Garage door openers manufactured under license from  HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
R efer to the  Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota  Customer Experience
Center at  1-800-331-4331 , or visit http://www.homelink.com.
* Home Link®
is a registered trademark of  Johnson Controls, Inc.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wash and wipe
Interval wipe
Wipe
Adjust interval*
Single wipe
Interval wipeSlow Fast
*  Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment
R otate to increase /decrease wipe frequency.
Pull to wash and wipe
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Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustments- Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
PositionSeatback angle
(1)
 R emove the seat belt
(3)  Fold down (2)
 Push down
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