TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Owners Manual

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Daytime running light
system ................................... 295
Deck board............................... 403
Defogger
Rear window......................... 375
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Dimensions .............................. 610
Dinghy towing ......................... 355
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 312
Multi-information ................... 266
Warning messages............... 546
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 439
Door lock Back door ............................. 140
Side doors ............................ 134
Smart key system ... .............. 108
Wireless remote control........ 132
Doors Back door ............................. 140
Door glasses ........................ 171
Door lock .............. 108, 132, 134
Rear door child-protector...... 135
Side doors ............................ 134
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 537
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 226
Correct posture..................... 182
Procedures ........................... 224
Winter driving tips ................. 349 Eco drive mode switch ............247
Electric power steering ...........328
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................591
Replacing battery ..................493
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................533
If a warning light turns on ......533
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................591
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................588
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................594
If you have a flat tire .............566
If you lose your keys .............590
If you think something is wrong ..................................532
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................605
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................607
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................525
If your vehicle overheats .......600
Emergency flashers Switch....................................524DE
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EngineAccessory mode.................... 240
Compartment ........................459
Hood......................................442
How to start the hybrid system ................................238
Identification number ............. 611
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................588
Ignition switch........................238
Overheating...........................600
“POWER” switch ...................238
Engine coolant Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Engine/power control
unit coolant Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Engine oil Capacity ................................614
Checking ............................... 460
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Enhanced VSC .........................328
EPS ............................................ 328
EV driving ratio indicator ........ 271
EV driving range ................58, 268
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection switch .......................................37 Floor mats ................................ 401
Fluid
Brake..................................... 619
Washer.................................. 469
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Foot lights ................................ 382
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 198
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 537
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 146
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage................................. 620
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 620
Fuel Capacity ................................ 613
Fuel gauge ............................ 257
Information ............................ 621
Refueling ............................... 174
Type ...................................... 621
Fuel door .................................. 174
Fuel filler door .......................... 174
Fuses ........................................ 495F

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Garage door opener ................ 407
Gauges ..................................... 257
Glove boxes ............................. 386
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 524
Head restraints Adjustment .......................... 152
Headlight cleaner .................... 307
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 620
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 358
Seat heaters ......................... 397
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Hill-start assist control ........... 333
Hood ......................................... 442
Hooks Cargo.................................... 403
Horn .......................................... 256
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 268
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Monthly fuel consumption record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 238 I/M test.......................................438
Identification
Engine ...................................612
Vehicle ..................................611
Ignition switch ..........................238
Illuminated entry system .........382
Immobilizer system..................179
Indicator lights .........................262
Initialization Items to initialize....................647
Inside rear view mirror ............166
Instrument panel light control ....................................260
Interior lights Interior lights..................383, 384
Switch............................383, 384
Wattage .................................620
Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........445
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........448
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry............................132
Keys Electronic key ........................105
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If you lose your keys .............590
Key number ...........................105
Keyless entry.........................132
Keys ......................................105
Mechanical key .....................105
“POWER” switch ...................238
Wireless remote
control key ..........................132
Knee airbag ..............................184
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Language .................................. 280
License plate lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage .................................620
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................507
Wattage .................................620
Lights Emergency flasher switch ..... 524
Fog light switch ..................... 298
Foot lights..............................382
Hazard light switch ................524
Headlight switch .................... 292
Interior lights.................. 383, 384
Personal lights....................... 383
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Shift lever lighting .................. 382
Turn signal lever.................... 254
Turn signal light switch .......... 254
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Load capacity ...........................348
Luggage compartment light
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage .................................620
Luggage cover .........................404 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 439
General maintenance............ 434
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance requirements....................... 431
Maintenance data..................... 432
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 260
Meters ................................... 257
Speed unit select button ....... 259
Trip information display ......... 274
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 362
Microphone
*............................ 415
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 166
Side mirror heater ................. 375
Side mirrors........................... 169
Vanity mirrors ........................ 393
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 266
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights Switch ................................... 292
PCS ........................................... 335
Personal lights Switch ................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335 Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air C onditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................158
How to wear your seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 335
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity....................... 348
Seats Adjustment ................... 146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the seatbacks............. ............... 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters .......................... 397 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 385
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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Switch
Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............ 308
Driving mode selectswitch ................................. 247
Eco drive mode switch ......... 247
Emergency flasher switch .... 524
EV/HV mode selection switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 298
Fuel filler door opener switch ................................. 174
Hazard light switch ............... 524
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 307
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Light switches ....................... 292
Power door lock switch......... 134
“POWER” switch .................. 238
Power window switch ........... 171
Pre-collision braking off switch ................................. 336
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch .............. 171
Wipers and washer switch.... 300 Tail lights
Switch....................................292
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ...............179
Theft prevention labels............181
Tire inflation pressure .............486
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................627
Tire identification number ......626
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...............................629
Tires
Chains ...................................351
Checking ...............................476
If you have a flat tire ..............566
Inflation pressure...................486
Inflation pressure sensor .......477
Information ............................625
Replacing ..............................448
Rotating tires .........................476
Size .......................................619
Snow tires .............................349
Tire pressure warning system ........................476, 538
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Tonneau cover .........................404
Tools ......................................... 448
Total load capacity...................348
Touch tracer display ................258
TowingDinghy towing........................355
Emergency towing.................526
Trailer towing.........................354
TRAC ......................................... 328
Traction control........................328
Trailer towing ...........................354
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 245
P position switch ...................248
Trip information ....................... 274
Trip meter .................................257
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................620
USB port
*.................................381
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Vanity mirrors...........................393
Vehicle data recordings ............ 24
Vehicle identification number ...................................611
Vehicle proximity notification system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........328
VSC............................................ 328 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 533
Open door ............................ 537
Seat belt reminder................. 537
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 535
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................ 536
Brake system ................ 533, 536
Charging system .... ............... 534
Cruise control ........................ 536
Electric power steering
system ................................ 535
High coolant temperature...... 534
Hybrid system ....................... 535
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Low tire pressure .................. 538
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Open door ............................. 537
Pre-collision system .............. 536
Radar cruise control. ............. 536
Seat belt warning light........... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 536
SRS airbags .......................... 535
Tire pressure warning light.... 538U
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Warning messages ................. 546
Washer
Checking .............................. 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 349
Switch ................................... 300
Washing and waxing............... 424
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 348
Load limits ............................ 348
Weight .................................. 610
Wheels...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 171
Window lock switch ................ 171
Windows
Power windows .................... 171
Rear window defogger ......... 375
Washer ................................. 300
Windshield wipers................... 300
Winter driving tips................... 349
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 132
Replacing the battery ........... 493
WMA disc
*
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 566If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 588If the hybrid system will not start
P. 179Immobilizer system
P. 594If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT”
is displayed
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 600If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 590If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 594If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 134Side doors
P. 140Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 605If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 533If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds