parking brake 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
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

OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock
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H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Cup and bottle holders
Cup holder-Front Cup holder-Rear
Bottle holder
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