wheel TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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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
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ...................... 182
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 187
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 192 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with
AUX adapter) ................... 197
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 204
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 213
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 259
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Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 263
Using the AUX adapter ...... 265
Using the steering switches ........................... 266
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 269
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................... 274
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) .............................. 288
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 326
Vanity mirror ....................... 327
Clock .................................. 328
Power outlet ....................... 329
Armrest............................... 331
Floor mats .......................... 332
Luggage compartment features ............................ 333
Garage door opener ........... 336 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 344
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 347
General maintenance ......... 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 352
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 353
Hood ................................... 357
Positioning a floor jack........ 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires.................................... 375
Tire inflation pressure ......... 384
Wheels................................ 388
Air conditioning filter ........... 390
Electronic key battery ......... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 394
Light bulbs .......................... 403
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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
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CAUTION
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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Pull your vehicle off the road, put the shift lever in “P”, apply the parking
brake, turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch it as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your
skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or if pos-
sible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels with the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when
towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an
electricity leakage leading to a fire. (
P. 413)
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery air vent
● Do not put foreign objects over the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet the air vent. It may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
● Do not load a large amount of water such as an aquarium into the vehicle.
If water spills over the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be
damaged.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
■Flattening seatbacks
Move the seat forward and
remove the head restraint.
After returning seat to its original
position, be certain to replace the
head restraint.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever to unlock and push
down the seatback.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
STEP1
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CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■ While driving
● Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Rear seats
Folding down rear seatbacks■ Before folding down rear seatbacks
Stow the rear center seat belt
buckle.
Seatback angle adjustment
button
Press the button down until the
lock is completely released.

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Folding down rear seatbacks
Remove the seat belt from the
guide.
In case you do not remove the
seat belt from the guide, the seat
belt might be locked when you
fold down the rear seatbacks.
Fold the seatback down while
pushing the seatback angle
adjustment button.
Press the button until the lock is
completely released.
■Returning rear seatbacks
Tilt the rear seatback up until it
locks, making sure that you hold
the seat belt to prevent it from
getting caught between the seat-
back and the inner side of the
vehicle.
Make sure the shoulder belt pass
through the guide.
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo-
men or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death
or serious injury in the event of an accident.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precaution. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.