check engine TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or from the Park
position. If brake is not applied, a beep will sound and the vehicle can\
not
be shifted.
NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its original position after
shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM SHIFT POSI TION BY CHECKING INDIC ATOR
SYMBOLS ON T HE INSTRUM ENT CLUS TER.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “ B” when
engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc. ).
Park button
Reverse(buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
Shift position
*
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OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW
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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