warning lights TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G User Guide
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430 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Power steering warning light
When the voltage is low or drops, the power steering warning light may
come on.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● The pressure sensor
● The belt tension sensor
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
● The inflators
● The warning light
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................197
ABS ...........................................166
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............390
Automatic air conditioning system ................................197
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......211
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....92
Airbag precautions for your child ...................................... 96
Airbag warning light............... 424
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................96
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........101
General airbag precautions .....96
Locations of airbags ................89
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................100
Side airbag precautions .......... 96
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions..............92
SRS airbags ............................ 89
Alarm ........................................... 84
Antenna.....................................227
Armrest .....................................331
Audio input ............................... 265
Audio system Antenna .................................227
CD player/changer ................235
MP3/WMA disc......................250
Optimal use ...........................259
Portable music player............265
Radio .....................................221
Steering switches .................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 152
Automatic light control system .................................... 152
AUX adapter ............................. 265
Auxiliary boxes ........................324 Back-up lights
Wattage................................. 469
Back door Back door ................................ 54
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Smart key system .. ................. 36
Battery Checking ............................... 371
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................... 26
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged .......................... 449
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Bluetooth
®................................ 269
Brake Fluid ...................................... 369
Parking brake ........................ 143
Brake assist.............................. 166
Break-in tips ............................. 123
Care Exterior.................................. 342
Interior ................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo hooks ............................. 333
CD player/changer ................... 235
Chains ....................................... 175
Child-protectors ......................... 52
Child restraint system Definition ............................... 107
Installation ............................. 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 112
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............................. 114
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 117
Child safety Airbag precautions .................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors....................... 52
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How your child should wear
the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 111
Power window lock switch ...... 76
Power window precautions..... 78
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ........................ 393
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts ............................. 345
Clock ........................................ 328
Condenser ............................... 369
Console box............................. 320
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 454
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 159
Cup holders ............................. 322
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 486
Daytime running light system ................................... 153
Defogger
Rear window......................... 213
Side mirror ............................ 213
Dimension ................................ 460
Dinghy towing ......................... 178
Display Touch screen........................ 182
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 353
Door courtesy lights ............... 315
Door pocket ............................. 323
Doors Door lock .................... 36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector ........ 52 Driver’s seat belt reminder
light .........................................426
Driving
break-in tips...........................123
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................122
Winter driving tips..................173
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................392
When the electronic key battery is discharged...........448
Electric Power Steering ...........166
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................412
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......423
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................448
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................446
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................449
If you have a flat tire .............436
If you lose your keys .............447
If you think something is wrong ..................................420
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................457
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......454
Engine
Compartment ........................360
Hood......................................357
How to start the hybrid system ................................132
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................446
Overheating...........................454
“POWER” switch ...................132
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Tire information
Glossary ............................... 479
Size ...................................... 476
Tire identification number ..... 475
Uniform tire quality grading .. 477
Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 375
Compact spare tire ............... 437
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ........................... 473
Pressure warning system ..... 375
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 375
Size ...................................... 468
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools......................................... 436
Total load capacity .................. 172
Touch screen ........................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 178
Emergency towing ................ 413
Trailer towing ........................ 177
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 139
Transmission ........................ 138
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 146
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Switch ................................... 142
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 327
Vehicle identification
number................................... 461
Vehicle load limits ................... 172 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................423
Open door ............................426
Seat belt reminder .................426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................425
Brake system ........................423
Charging system .... ...............424
Electric power steering warning light........................425
Low fuel level ........................426
Malfunction indicator lamp ....424
Master warning light ..............427
Open door .............................426
Seat belt reminder light .........426
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................426
Washer Checking ...............................374
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................156
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................460
Wheels ......................................388
Window glasses ........................76
Window lock switch ...................76
Windows Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........213
Washer ..................................156
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................156
Winter driving tips ...................173
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............392
WMA disc ..................................250
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