lock TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
1Before driving
2When driving

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Using the AUX adapter ...... 268
Using the steering switches ........................... 269
3-4. Using the hands-free system ............................. 272
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 272
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 277
Setting the hands-free system .............................. 291
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 318 Interior lights list ................. 318
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 322
List of storage features....... 322
3-7. Other interior features ..... 329 Sun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirror ....................... 330
Clock .................................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 332
Armrest............................... 334
Floor mats .......................... 335
Luggage compartment features ............................ 336
Garage door opener ........... 339 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 348
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 351 Maintenance requirements .................... 351
General maintenance ......... 353
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 357
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 357
Hood ................................... 361
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
Tires.................................... 379
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 394
Key battery ......................... 396
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 407
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio systemAs the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in your vehicle
could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, SRS air-
bag system and seat belt pretensioner system and Toyota hybrid
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on th e hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of elec tromagnetic waves as the conven-
tional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances
despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pret ensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemic als. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an
accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazar douswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wire-
less remote control batteries.

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1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information................ 34 Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door........................ 36
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Doors ................................. 51
Back door ........................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 57
Front seats ......................... 57
Rear seats.......................... 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 71
Outside rear view mirrors ... 73 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 75
Power windows .................. 75
1-6. Refueling........................... 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .. 78
1-7. Theft deterrent system .... 81 Immobilizer system ............ 81
Alarm (if equipped)............. 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
1-8. Safety information ........... 87 Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 107
Installing child restraints... 110

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Hybrid battery air vent
Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the rear right seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the touch screen
(  P. 186). The following images are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota
dealer using the key number plate. ( P. 449)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not bend the keys, subject them to storing impact, expose them to high
temperatures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the electronic key.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the side doors ( P. 37)
Locks and unlocks the back door ( P. 38)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 131)

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Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.

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Locking and unlocking the back doorPress the lock button to lock the
door.
Press the open switch to unlock
the door.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.