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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle 
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations 
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly 
and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the  
Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the  Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius 
operations. Every Prius owner should review the Owner’s Manual  
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed 
  
information highlighted in
  
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe 
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment 
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the 
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
2015  Prius
INDEX
Digital Instrumentation 4
Engine  maintenance  9
Fuel 
tank door release and cap  
8
Hood release  8
Indicator 
symbols  
4-5
Instrument 
panel  
2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light 
control-Instrument panel  9
Smart Key System1,2 7  Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio  18-19
Auto loc
k/unlock
1,2 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing 22
Clock
 22
Cruise 
control  
20
Dynamic 
Radar Cruise Control  
20-21
EV Mode 12
Garage 
door opener (HomeLink
®)3 23Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Heated Seats 16
Hybrid  Synergy Drive System  10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
LKA (Lan e Keep Assist)  21
Moonroof
 
17
Multi-Information Display2 22
Parking 
brake
 12
Power outlets
 
19
Seat 
adjustments-Front
 
13
Seat-Folding 
down rear seat  
13
Seats-Head 
restraints
 
13
Solar Pow
ered Ventilation System  
17
Steering 
wheel switches
 
19
Tilt and 
telescopic steering wheel  
12
Transmission
  11
Windows-Power
  14
Windshield wipers & washers 14 Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks  25
Floor 
mat installation  
27
Seat 
belts  
24
Seat 
belts-Shoulder belt anchor  
24
Spare 
tire & tools  
25
Star 
Safety System
TM 26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.     
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV MODE” switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Solar ventilation switch1
Instrument panel light control
1
 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
Steering wheel audio controls
2,3
Voice command button2,3
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
1 switch
“LKA” switch1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control distance selection switch1
Telephone controls2,3
Mph or km/h button
Head-up display switches1
Power button 
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog 
light
 controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3 
Air Conditioning controls 
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Indicator symbols 
Digital Instrumentation
Service indicators and reminders 
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 
2015 Owner’s Manual.   
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1  If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2014 Owner’s 
Manual .
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator 
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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.
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
Park button
Reverse  
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake *
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.
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
(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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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
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.
By inserting a USB or an auxilary cable plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen 
to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in 
USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more    
information.
USB/AUX port
Power outlets
Lower center console Center console box
Power switch must be set at “ACCESSORY” or “ON” mode to be used.
Steering wheel switches
Audio controlClimate control
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume the current operation.
“      ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
vv
Volume 
control
Temperature selector
Fresh or 
recirculated 
cabin air
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 .” 
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Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens:
(1) Energy monitor
(2) Hybrid System Indicator
(3) 5-minute/1-minute interval fuel consumption display
(4) Fuel consumption history display
Push and hold “DISP”
  to set up the displays.
Clock
Refer to the Owner’s Manual  for details on adjusting time.
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off  
 
minutes
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down 
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator 
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Brake 
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the  Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* 
(if equipped)
1. Press the “SETUP” button
2. Turn the right dial and push to select “Bluetooth”.
3. Push to select “Bluetooth Pairing”.
4. Go to your phone and access Bluetooth settings
5. On your phone, touch the device to be paired.
Once you have connected the Bluetooth device, it is automatically connected 
whenever the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
** For detailed pairing instructions, see your audio system owner’s manual.
Bluetooth® Device Pairing