fuel TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 71
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 72
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 74
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 76 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 82
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 111
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 122
Power (ignition) switch........ 132
Transmission ...................... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 142
Parking brake ..................... 143
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Event data recorder ............ 421
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 423
If you have a flat tire............ 436
If the hybrid system will not start ................................... 446
If you lose your keys ........... 447
If the electronic key does not operate properly................ 448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................ 449
If your vehicle overheats ..... 454
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 457 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 460
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 486
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 489
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
Abbreviation list ............... 496
Alphabetical index............ 498
What to do if... .................. 504
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 375
P. 436
P. 468
P. 473
Tail and rear side marker lights P. 152
Back door P. 54Side door P. 51
Fuel filler door P. 79
Turn signal light P. 142
: If equipped
Rear window wiper P. 158
Back-up light
Licence plate lights
P. 152
Rear window defogger P. 213

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio systemAs the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in your vehicle
could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, SRS air-
bag system and seat belt pretensioner system and Toyota hybrid
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on th e hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of elec tromagnetic waves as the conven-
tional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances
despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pret ensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemic als. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an
accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazar douswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wire-
less remote control batteries.

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Side doors .......................... 51
Back door ........................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 57
Rear seats.......................... 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 71
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 72
Outside rear view mirrors ... 74 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 76
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............ 82
Alarm.................................. 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 107
Installing child restraints... 111

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
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Hybrid battery air vent
Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the rear right seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the touch screen
(  P. 182). The following images are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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Consumption
How to display on the touch screen:
Press .
Touch or on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch or .
How to display with steering switch:
Press .
If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, press .
Type A Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 4 symbols are shown.
Average fuel consumption
Type B Instantaneous fuel consump-
tion
Outside temperature
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Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the touch screen, read the
message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching or
will reset the “Average fuel consumption”.
■If a warning light comes on or a wa rning message is displayed, or the
12 volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12 volt sys-
tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns
and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors.
● The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
● Never try to open the service plug access hole located in the luggage com-
partment. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.
■ Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nicke l-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
■ Emergency shut off system
● Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables.
Never touch the parts or cables. (
P. 26)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.