TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .............. 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 493

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:
1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

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Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 496
Alphabetical index .................. 498
What to do if... ........................ 504
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and touch screen, such as the air conditioning and
audio systems, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electronic Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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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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Engine compartment cover..... 361
Engine/inverter coolantCapacity ................................465
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil Capacity ................................464
Checking ............................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 365
Enhanced VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).................... 166
Event data recorder .................421
Floor mats.................................332
Fluid Brake .....................................369
Washer .................................. 374
Fog lights Switch.................................... 155
Wattage .................................469
Front passenger occupant classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................469
Fuel
Capacity ................................462
Fuel gauge ............................ 145
Gas station information .........508
Information ............................ 470
Refueling ................................. 79
Type ......................................470
Fuel door.....................................79
Fuel filler door ............................ 79
Fuses......................................... 394 Garage door opener ................ 336
Gas station information .......... 508
Gauges...................................... 145
Glove box ................................. 320
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 269
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 412
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 410
Replacing light bulbs ............. 403
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 213
Hood.......................................... 357
Hooks Cargo .................................... 333
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 132
Illuminated entry system......... 315
Immobilizer system ................... 82
I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification Engine ................................... 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch.......................... 132
Indicator lights ......................... 148
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 489
Inside rear view mirror .............. 72
Instrument panel light control .................................... 146
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