check engine TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
NOTE:The shift lever will always return to its
original position after shifting.ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting.
Shift to “B” when engine braking is desired (i.e.
downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park button
Reverse(buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
Shift position
*

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OVERVIEW
Low engine oil pressure warning1
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 warning1
Low fuel level indicator1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 5-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Traction battery warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1

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Rear hatch
Pull
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL
TIMES. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID
SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS
OUT OF GASOLINE.
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n Driver seatPull up
Store
OVERVIEW
To open the rear hatch, grasp the handle and pull up.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
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