key TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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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 6Key fob 3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting8Smart Key system 4-5Smart Key unlock functions15Turning the Hybrid System ON 7
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance 15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release 15Indicator symbols 12-13Instrument cluster 12Instrument panel10-11Light control-Instrument panel14
Rear hatch 14
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating20-21Audio 22-23Clock 25Cruise control 21Cup and bottle holders 25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat adjustments-Front18Seat adjustments-Rear18Seats-Head restraints 18Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)24Tilt steering wheel 19Window wipers & washers 17
Windows 19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks 26Doors-Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting28Rear air vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26Spare tire & tools 29Tire Pressure Warning System 27
1 Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Master keyIgnition key & wireless remote.
Mechanical keyFits into master key and can be
removed to manually lock/unlock driver door only.
Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely
in. When removing, gently pull; key will be pushed
out by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY. If it
cannot be removed, push it all the way in again,
then pull it out.
To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Key fob
Master key
Mechanical key
*
Ignition key
(key fob) slot
* Lock/Unlock the driver’s door only
Slide
Pull out

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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Locking operation
Front doorRear hatch
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Carrying a Smart Key allows the vehicle to be
locked, unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged
without handling the key.
Push
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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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key unlock functions(if equipped)
The Smart Key unlocking function can be
programmed to operate in three 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

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BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Panic button
Push and hold
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Accessories such as the radio
will operate.
Ignition is on; Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep
brake pedal depressed and push Park button
above the shift lever.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob if inserted.*
Information
In some instances when the engine starts, and/or on a
short trip after the engine is stopped, the engine
water pump may continue operating for a short time.
This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure
optimum performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than three seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid Syst e m

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Audio system
12V DC Power outlet
Park button
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob) slot
Cruise control
1
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Smart Key system cancel1
Steering wheel climate control
Instrument panel light control
Steering wheel audio control
1 If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
With navigation system1, 2
Without navigation system

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Headlight indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
3For details, refer to “Transmission” Section 2-1, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driving ready light Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning1
Electric power steering system
warning1
Smart Key system warning1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
Running mode position indicator3
Automatic Air Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield airflow indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defoggers indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer/Theft deterrent
system indicator
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator