steering 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
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

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONFEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
midway, 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
Up
Down
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

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Setting a speed
System
ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Cancel1
Set/Decrease speed
Cruise control (if equipped)
Auto A/C ON/OFF
Temperature selector
Air intake selector
Windshield vent
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2 If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed
will not be resumed.
Turning system ON/OFF
Steering wheel switches

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OVERVIEW BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Touch “SCAN” icon on the
display. Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE•FILE.”
“
- +”
Volume control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.
“ ” switch
In radio modePush to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
In CD modePush to skip up or down to
next/previous track.
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Steering wheel switches
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you
can listen to music from a portable audio device
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
Center
console

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Luggage storage box
Unlock
Unlock
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive
calls without taking your hands from the steering
wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and
the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular
phone),” Section 3-4 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
MicrophoneDisplay
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start call
End call
Vo i c e
command
button