park assist TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 155
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 156
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 159
Rear view monitor system ........................... 163
Driving assist systems ..... 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 169
Vehicle load limits ............ 172
Winter driving tips ............ 173
Trailer towing ................... 177
Dinghy towing .................. 178

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CAUTION
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident
or fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked
in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the hybrid system stalls.
Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved brake fluid pressure.
● The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)Towing eyelet
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Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or
ON mode (hybrid system on).
CAUTION
■While towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
● If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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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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