TOYOTA PRIUS 2014 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help  extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer 
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness 
control
-
+ 
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Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine 
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the 
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force 
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, 
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel 
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are shown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the  Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts. 
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or 
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the 
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details. (1) Depress the brake pedal, and 
press the “POWER” switch 
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink  After a few seconds, when the 
light remains steady and a beep 
sounds, you may begin driving. 
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Transmission
* 
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.).
ECO Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent 
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Park button
Reverse  
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in 
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Push 
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
EV Mode
EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid 
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving 
conditions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again 
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seats-Head restraints
FrontRear center
Lock release buttonLock release button
Rear outboard
Lock release button
(2) Fold down(1) Press down
Seat-Folding down rear seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only) 
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height 
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Manual seatPower seat (if equipped) 
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Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Adjustment frequency*
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Automatic operation  Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up 
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the 
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch  Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains 
operable. 
* Intermittent windshield 
wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease 
wipe frequency.
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe 
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Auto
Parking lights
Turn
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights
Headlights
DRL OFF
DRL
Type A
Type B 
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control
Windshield defogger
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) 
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake 
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Heated Seats (if equipped)
Push
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat 
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Solar Powered Ventilation System (if equipped)
With the “POWER” switch in 
ON mode, turn on the solar 
ventilation switch.
The solar ventilation system allows ventilation of the vehicle interior when the 
vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details.On
Off
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operationSliding operation
Push and hold “OPEN” and then release to 
tilt up. 
Push and hold “CLOSE” to close completely. Push and hold “OPEN” at the tilt up 
position and then release to open partway 
(recommended open position to minimize 
wind noise); push and hold “OPEN” again to 
open completely. Push and hold “CLOSE” to 
close partway, again to close completely. 
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Type 2 (additional functions)
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn 
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select Push to 
display audio 
screen Touch screen display
Type 1 
Turn to 
tune radio 
stations 
manually 
or select 
tracks or 
files
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual
” for instructions and more    
information.
Push to 
pause or 
resume 
playing
Access to 
navigation 
system
1
Type 3 (additional functions)2
Push to select 
radio or media 
mode
1  Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
2 Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”