light TOYOTA PRIUS 2006 2.G Quick Reference Guide

!Aword about safe vehicle oper ations
This
Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the 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 the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Y our dealership and the entire staff of T oyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new P rius.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of Prius operations. Every Prius owner should rev
iew the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
P ay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual .Each box
contains safe oper ating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
T oyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
2006 Prius
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Remove the jack box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
24Hour Roadside Assistance
Complimentary Roadside Assistance for
3 years/36,000 miles. Ask your dealer for details.
Prius 24Hour Roadside Assistance includes: Towing for mechanical breakdown and jump start
12V battery only
Tollfree number, 24hours, 7 days a week
Lockout protection
Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
Road hazard
Concierge service
Mechanical first aid
Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
18773046495
Wheel nut wrench Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry4Key fob3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting 8Smart Key system (Smart entry and start) 56Smart Key unlock functions16Turning the Hybrid System ON7
OVERVIEWRear hatch14Engine maintenance15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release15Indicator symbols1213Instrument cluster 12
Instrument panel 1011
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating2021Audio2223AUX audio jack 24Clock24Cruise control21Cup and bottle holders25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Light ControlInstrument panel24Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box24Parking brake25Power outlets25Seat adjustmentsFront18Seat adjustmentsRear18SeatsHead restraints18Tilt steering wheel19Window wiper & washer17
Windows 19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES24Hour Roadside Assistance29Door locks26DoorsChild safety locks 26Emergency flashers27Jump starting28Rear air vent27Seat belts26Seat beltsShoulder belt anchor26Spare tire & tools29Tire Pressure Warning System 27
1Programmable by customer. For dealerprogrammable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Insert key*.
Depress the brake pedal, and push the “POWER”
button briefly and firmly.
The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains ON and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
Turning the Hybrid System ON
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Pressing down on the brake pedal
ACC
IGON
OFF
Accessories such as radio will operate.
Ignition is on, Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Smart Key unlock functions(if equipped)
The Smart Key unlocking function can be
programmed to operate in 3 different modes when
Smart Key is activated. In all modes, grasping the
front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
To open driver side door only, grasp driver side
handle.
To open all doors, grasp any door handle.
To open driver side door or either back door
independently, grasp the handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
on this feature, and how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NOTE: Toconserve battery power, turn the Smart K ey
system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged
periods of time. For more battery saving information,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.ON
OFF
Push
Unlocking operation
Front door
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for
safety. R
efer to your Owner’s Manual, and the
following section of this guide for Smart Key
unlocking programmable options.
Rear hatch
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Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“POWER”
Clock
“AUDIO” switch (Multiinformation display control)
“CLIMATE” switch (Multiinformation display control)
Multiinformation display
“DISPLA Y” switch (Multiinformation display control)
“INFO” switch (Multiinformation display control)
Km/h or MPH button
Trip meter reset
Emergency flasher switch Audio
12V Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob) slot
Cruise control
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Smart Key system cancel
1
Climate steering wheel switches
Instrument panel light control
Audio steering wheel switches
1If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner ’s Manual .
Instrument panel
With navigation system1, 2
Without navigation system
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Headlight indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
2
Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning2
Low fuel level indicator1
Antilock Brake System warning1
Malfunction / Check Engine indicator1
When the Antilock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Antilock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning2
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Instr ument cluster” Section 25, 2006 Owner ’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Multiinformation display” Section 25, 2006 Owner ’s Manual. 3
If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 26, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
4 For details, refer to “Hybrid transaxle” Section 26, 2006 Owner ’s Manual.
5 For details, refer to “Smart entry and start system” Section 21, 2006
Owner ’s Manual.
Driving ready light
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning2
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Hybrid vehicle battery warning2
Electric power steering system warning2
Smart Entry and Start warning5
T ail light indicator
Automatic head light leveling system
warning
2
R unning mode position indicator4
Automatic air conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield air flow indicator
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if equipped)
Indicator light
Buttons
Garage door openers manufactured under license
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the T oyota
Customer Experience Center at 18003314331, or
visit http://www .homelink.com
* HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Automatic light cutoff system* Automatically turns
off lights when the driver’
s door is opened with the
Hybrid System “OFF”.
Daytime Running Light system* Automatically
turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
*if equipped
T urn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come “ON” only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Window wiper & washer
Front
Rear
17
Low beam AUTO
Head lights
High beam
High beam flasher
Parking light
Right turn
Left turn Turn Adjust interval
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe Wash and wipe Slow
Interval wipe Fast
Wipe
Pull to wash and wipe
Lane change
Lane change
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window mid
way
, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the windows need
to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’
s Manual for
more details.
W indow lock
switch
SeatsHead restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustmentsFront
Seat adjustmentsRear
UpDownLock release buttons
Front
Rear
Position
(2) Fold down (1) Push down
Seatback angle
Driver side
Down
Up
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Angle
Lock release
lever
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Clock
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
25
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
HHour set
MMinutes set
Light ControlInstrument panel
Brightness
control
+

Luggage storage box
Cup and Bottle holders
Right side:
Turn to unlock
Left side:
Turn to unlock
Cup holder front Cup holder rear
Bottle holder
Center
console
Front Door
Power outlets
Instrument panel (12V)Center console box (12V)
The Hybrid System must be in “ACC” or “IGON.”
P arking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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EMERGENCY FEATURES
Emergency flashers
NOTE: The air vent on the right side of the rear
seatback is designed to assist in cooling the Hybrid
vehicle battery.DO NOT BLOCK OR COVER THIS
VENT , asit may cause overheating, resulting in
reduced vehicle performance.
Rear air vent
Push
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be reextended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find out more information about seat belts, and
how to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual .
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
DoorsChild safety locks
Door locks
Seat beltsShoulder belt anchor
Unlock
Rear door
Squeeze lock
release to lower
Lock
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be reinitialized by
pushing and holding the “ SET” button if
indicator light remains ON or blinks, and/or after
replacing or rotating tires or wheels.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
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