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!A word about safe vehicle operations This Pocket Reference Guideis 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 Guideis not intended
as a substitute for theOwner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
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.
This Pocket Reference Guideis not a full
description of Prius operations. Every
Prius owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide
is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
2007
Prius
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OVERVIEW BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 Manualfor tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Wheel nut wrench Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry 4Key fob3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting8Smart Key 5-6Smart Key unlock functions16Tu r n i n g the Hybrid System ON 7
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release15Indicator symbols12-13Instrument cluster12Instrument panel10-11
Rear hatch14
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 20-21Audio 22-23AUX audio jack 24Clock 24Cruise control 21Cup and bottle holders 25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Light Control-Instrument panel 24Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat adjustments-Front18Seat adjustments-Rear18Seats-Head restraints18Tilt steering wheel19Window wiper & washer17
Windows19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks 26Doors-Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting 28Rear air vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26Spare tire & tools 29Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System reset 27
1Programmable by customer.For dealer-programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
6
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.
Note:The brake pedal must be depressed to turn
the Hybrid System on.
*It is not
necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Turning the Hybrid System ON
Changing operation modes
Pressing “POWER” without depressing the brake
pedal while the Hybrid System is OFF will change
the operation mode in succession from:
Start function
ACC
IG-ON
OFF
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Ignition is on; Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.
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 unlock driver side door only, grasp driver side
handle.
-To unlock all doors, grasp any door handle except
rear doors.
-To unlock driver side door
or hatch independently,
grasp the handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more information
on this feature, and how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NOTE:To conserve battery power, turn the Smart Key
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 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Refer to your Owner’s Manualand the following
section of this guide for Smart Key unlocking
programmable options.
Rear hatch
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“POWER”
Clock
“AUDIO” switch (Multi-information display control)
“CLIMATE” switch (Multi-information display control)
Multi-information display
“DISPLAY” switch (Multi-information display control)
“INFO” switch (Multi-information display control)
Mph or km/h button
Tr i p meter reset
Emergency flasher buttonAudio system
12V DC Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob
) slot
Cruise control
Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System reset
Smart Key system cancel
1
Steering wheel climate control
Instrument panel light control
Steering wheel audio control
1If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
Instrument panel
With navigation system1, 2
Without navigation system
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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Headlight indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
2
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning2
Low fuel level indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
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-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 2-5, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Multi-information display” Section 2-5, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.4For details, refer to “Hybrid transaxle” Section 2-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.5For details, refer to “Smart Key system” Section 2-1, 2007 Owner’s
Manual.
Driving ready light
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Tu r n signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning2
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Tr a c t i o n battery warning2
Electric power steering system
warning2
Smart Key system warning5
Ta i l light indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
2
Running 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 Wa r n i n g1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if equipped)
Indicator
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 Manualfor more details.
For programming assistance, contact the To y o t a
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com
*HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
Tu r n signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Window wiper & washer
Front
Rear
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Low beamAUTO
*
Head lights
High beam
High beam flasher Parking light
Right turn
Left turn Tu r nAdjust intervalSingle wipe
Interval wipe
Wa s h and wipe
Wa s h and wipe Slow
Interval wipe Fast
Wipe Pull to wash and wipe
Lane change
Lane change
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FEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
NOTE:If 12V battery is disconnected, the
window
will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Window lock
switch
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
Up
DownLock release button FrontRear Position
(2) Fold down(1) Push down Seatback angle
Driver side
Down
Up
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Angle
Lock release
lever
(1)(2)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
25 Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Light Control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
Luggage storage box
Cup and bottle holders
Unlock
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 “IG-ON.”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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SAFETY AND
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, as it may cause
overheating, resulting in reduced vehicle
performance.
Rear air vent
Push
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To f i n d 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
To o high
Seat belts
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to
be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Door locks
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Unlock
Rear door
Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower Lock
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding compact spare), indicator comes on.
Pushing “SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, push and hold “ SET” button until
the indicator blinks
3 times.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset