TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 309
Brake
Fluid...................................... 501
Parking brake ....................... 193
Brake assist ............................. 250
Break-in tips ............................ 163
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 197
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 350
Seat belts ............................. 351
Cargo capacity ........................ 270
Cargo hooks ............................ 326
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 141
Booster seats, installation .... 150
Convertible seats, definition............................. 141
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 150
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 135
Infant seats, definition .......... 141
Infant seats, installation ........ 150
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors .......... 147
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .................... 150
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ........... 155 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................129
Back door precautions ............78
Child restraint system............141
Child-protectors .......................72
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................99
Installing child restraints ........146
Panoramic roof precautions .........................322
Power window lock switch.....109
Power window precautions ...111
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................407
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................103
Seat belt precautions ............100
Seat heater precautions ........318
12-volt battery precautions ....384
Child-protectors .........................72
Cleaning Exterior ..................................346
Interior ...................................350
Seat belts ..............................351
Clock .........................................314
Condenser ................................377
Console box .............................306
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............485
Hybrid system overheating....485
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................229
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................233
Cup holders ..............................307
Curtain shield airbags .............121
Customizable features.............523
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 216
Deck board ............................... 326
Defogger
Rear window .........................293
Side mirrors ...........................293
Dimensions............................... 494
Dinghy towing .......................... 276
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................233
Trip information ..................... 199
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 361
Door lock Back door ................................76
Side doors ............................... 71
Smart key system... ................. 55
Wireless remote control .......... 69
Door pockets ............................ 311
Doors Back door ................................76
Door glasses .........................109
Door lock ..................... 55, 69, 71
Rear door child-protector ........72
Side doors ............................... 71
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 449
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct posture ..................... 119
Procedures............................ 162
Winter driving tips.................. 271 Eco drive mode switch ............ 185
Electric power steering ........... 250
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 477
Replacing battery .................. 406
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 442
If a warning light turns on ...... 442
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 477
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 474
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 479
If you have a flat tire ............. 460
If you lose your keys ............. 476
If you think something is wrong .................................. 441
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 491
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 435
If your vehicle overheats ....... 485
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 434DE

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 175
Compartment........................ 370
Hood ..................................... 364
How to start the hybrid system................................ 173
Identification number ............ 495
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 474
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Overheating .......................... 485
“POWER” switch .................. 173
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 497
Checking .............................. 371
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Enhanced VSC......................... 250
EPS ........................................... 250
EV drive mode switch ............. 180
Event data recorder .................. 22 Floor mats.................................324
Fluid
Brake .....................................501
Washer ..................................380
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Foot lights.................................299
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Front passenger occupant classification system ............135
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................449
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................81
Flattening seatbacks ...............82
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............419
Wattage .................................504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................504
Fuel
Capacity ................................496
Fuel gauge ............................195
Information ............................505
Refueling ...............................112
Type ......................................505
Fuel door...................................112
Fuel filler door ..........................112
Fuses.........................................408F

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Garage door opener.................330
Gauges ......................................195
Glove boxes..............................305
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 434
Head restraints Adjustment .............................90
Headlight cleaner ..................... 228
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 228
Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage .................................504
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................278
Seat heaters .......................... 317
Side mirrors ...........................293
Hill-start assist control ............254
Hood .......................................... 364
Hooks Cargo .................................... 326
Horn...........................................194
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....35
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............40
High voltage components........34
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 201
Ignition switch........................173
“POWER” switch ...................173 I/M test ...................................... 360
Identification
Engine ................................... 496
Vehicle .................................. 495
Ignition switch.......................... 173
Illuminated entry system......... 299
Immobilizer system ................. 116
Indicator lights ......................... 206
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 529
Inside rear view mirror ............ 105
Instrument panel light control .................................... 197
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 299
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 504
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 367
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 460
Jack handle .............................. 460
Keyless entry ............................. 69
Keys Electronic key.......................... 52
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 477
If you lose your keys ............. 476
Key number............................. 52
Keyless entry .......................... 69
Keys ........................................ 52
Mechanical key ....................... 52
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Wireless remote control key.... 69
Knee airbag .............................. 121
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 434
Fog light switch..................... 219
Foot lights ............................. 299
Hazard light switch ............... 434
Headlight switch ................... 211
Interior lights ......................... 300
Personal lights ...................... 301
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Shift lever lighting ................. 299
Turn signal lever ................... 192
Turn signal light switch ......... 192
Vanity lights .......................... 313
Wattage ................................ 504
Load capacity .......................... 270
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 77
Wattage ................................ 504
Luggage cover......................... 328
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 361
General maintenance ........... 356
Maintenance data ................. 494
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 354 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................197
Meters ...................................195
Speed unit select button........197
Trip information display .........199
Micro dust and pollen filter .....285
Microphone
*............................338
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........105
Side mirror heater .................293
Side mirrors ...........................107
Vanity mirrors ........................313
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................196
Oil Engine oil ..............................371
Opener Back door ................................76
Fuel filler door .......................112
Hood......................................364
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............107
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................293
Outside temperature
display ....................................278
Overhead console ....................310
Overheating ..............................485
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 320
Washing precautions............. 349
Parking brake ...........................193
Parking lights Switch.................................... 211
PCS............................................ 256
Personal lights Switch.................................... 301
Wattage .................................504
Power outlets ...........................315
“POWER” switch......................173
Power windows ........................109
Pre-collision system ................256
Radar cruise control system .................................... 233
Radiator .................................... 377
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 85
Folding down ...........................86
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Wattage .................................504
Rear view mirror............... 105, 107
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...293
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ............406
Fuses .................................... 408
Light bulbs ............................. 419
Tires ......................................460
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 532
Roof shades ............................. 320 Safety Connect......................... 338
Seat belt reminder light ........... 449
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 95
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................... 98
Child restraint system installation........................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 351
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................... 98
How to wear your seat belt ..... 92
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 99
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 256
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 98
Reminder light ....................... 449
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 96
Seat belt extenders ................. 99
Seat belt hangers .................... 87
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 533
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 97
Seat heaters ............................. 317
Seating capacity ...................... 270
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Seats
Adjustment ...................... 81, 85
Adjustment precautions .................... 83, 88
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 350
Flattening seatbacks .............. 82
Folding down the seatbacks ... 86
Head restraint ......................... 90
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 317
Service reminder indicators .............................. 206
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 183
Side airbags ............................. 121
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 211
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 107
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 58
Entry functions........................ 55
Starting the hybrid system .... 173
SOS button .............................. 338
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 502
Storage location ................... 460
Spark plug................................ 500
Specifications .......................... 494
Speedometer ........................... 195 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................104
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................303
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................489
Sun visors.................................312
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................320
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............229
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................185
Eco drive mode switch ..........185
Emergency flasher switch .....434
EV drive mode switch............180
Fog light switch .....................219
Hazard light switch ................434
Headlight cleaner switch .......228
Ignition switch........................173
Light switches........................211
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................320
Power door lock switch ...........71
“POWER” switch ...................173
Power window switch ............ 109
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................257
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................389
Window lock switch ...............109
Wipers and washer switch ....221
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 211
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 116
Theft prevention labels............118
Tire inflation pressure ............. 396
Tire information Glossary ................................515
Size ....................................... 511
Tire identification number ......510
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 513
Tires
Chains ...................................272
Checking ............................... 387
Compact spare tire ................460
If you have a flat tire ..............460
Inflation pressure...................396
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 388
Information ............................ 508
Replacing ..............................460
Rotating tires .........................387
Size ....................................... 502
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire............................... 460
Tire pressure warning system ........................387, 447 Tonneau cover ......................... 328
Tools ......................................... 460
Total load capacity .................. 270
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 276
Emergency towing ................ 436
Trailer towing ........................ 275
TRAC ......................................... 250
Traction control ....................... 250
Trailer towing ........................... 275
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 183
P position switch ................... 186
Trip information ....................... 199
Trip meter ................................. 196
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 504
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 313
Wattage................................. 504
Vanity mirrors .......................... 313
Vehicle data recording .............. 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 495
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 30
Vehicle stability control .......... 250
VSC ........................................... 250
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 442
Open door ........................... 448
Seat belt reminder ................ 449
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 444
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 446
Brake system................ 442, 445
Charging system .... .............. 443
Cruise control ....................... 446
Electric power steering
system................................ 444
High coolant temperature ..... 443
Hybrid system....................... 443
Hybrid system overheat........ 447
LED headlights ..................... 446
Low engine oil pressure ....... 443
Low fuel level........................ 449
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 447
Low tire pressure .................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 444
Open door ............................ 448
Parking lock system ............. 445
P position request... .............. 447
Pre-collision system ............. 445
Radar cruise control. ............ 446
Seat belt warning light .......... 449
Slip indicator ......................... 445
Smart key system ... .............. 457
SRS airbags ......................... 444
Tire pressure warning light ... 449 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............446
Washer
Checking ...............................380
Preparing and checking before winter .......................271
Switch....................................221
Washing and waxing ...............346
Weight Cargo capacity ......................270
Load limits .............................270
Weight ...................................494
Wheels ......................................400
Window glasses .......................109
Window lock switch .................109
Windows Power windows .....................109
Rear window defogger ..........293
Washer ..................................221
Windshield wipers ...................221
Winter driving tips ...................271
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................69
Replacing the battery ............406
WMA disc
*
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*: 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. 460If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 474If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 6Immobilizer system
P. 479If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
If the hybrid system overheat
warning light comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 485If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 476If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 479If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 7 1Side doors
P. 7 6Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 489If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 442If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds