key TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEH ICLE OPERAT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY  AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Hybrid Synergy Drive  System 2Keyless entry16Key  fob 3Parking & turning OFF the  Hybrid  System 9Shifting8Smart Key system 4-5Smart Key  unlock functions15Tu r n i n g  the  Hybrid  System  ON 7
Engine maintenance 15Fuel tank  door  opener and  cap14Hood  release 15Indicator symbols 12-13Instrument cluster 12Instrument panel10-11Light control-Instrument  panel14
R ear  hatch 14
Air Conditioning /Heating20-21Audio 22-23Clock 25Cruise control 21Cup and  bottle  holders 25Garage door opener  (Home Link®)217Lights & turn  signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat ad justments -Front18Seat ad justments -Rear18Seats -Head  restraints 18Te l e p h o n e controls (B luetooth®)24Tilt steering wheel 19Windows 19
Windshield  wipers &  washers 17
Door locks 26Doors-Child  safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting28R ear  air  vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts -Shoulder  belt  anchor 26Spare tire &  tools 29Tire Pressure  Monitoring  (warning ) System 27
OVERVIEW
FEATUR ES/OPERAT IONS
SAFETY  AND
EMERGENCY F EATURES
INDEX
1 Programmable by  customer. For dealer -programmable  features, please visi t your 
Toyota  dealer.
2 HomeLink® is a  re gis tered t rademark o f Johnson Controls , Inc .
BASIC HYBRID V EHICLE
OPERAT ION
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SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Master key Ignition key  & wireless remote.
Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be removed to manually
lock/ unlock driver door only.
Ignition key slot  When inserting, push completely in. When removing,
gently pull; key will be pushed out by a spring.  DO NO T FORCE TH E KEY.
If it cannot be removed, push it all the way in again, then pull it out.\
To remove or replace mechanical key  Slide the lock knob in the
direction of the arrow.
Key fob
Master key
Mechanical key* Ignition key
(key fob) slot
*  Lock /Unlock the driver’s door only
Slide
Pull out
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BASIC HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPERATION
Locking operation
Front doorRear hatch
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Carrying a Smart  Key allows the vehicle to be locked, unlocked and the
Hybrid System engaged without handling the key.
Push
Push
Unlocking operation
Front door
NO TE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within  60 seconds, all doors
will relock for safety.  Refer to your  Owner’s Manual and the following
section of this guide for Smart  Key unlocking programmable options.
Rear hatch
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BASIC  HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Smart Key unlock functions(if equipped)
The Smart  Key unlocking function can be programmed to operate in three
different modes when Smart  Key is activated. In all modes, grasping the
front passenger’s door handle will unlock all doors.
-To unlock driver’s door only, grasp driver’s door handle.
-To unlock all doors, grasp any door handle except rear doors.
-To unlock driver’s door or hatch independently, grasp the handle.
R efer to the  Owner’s Manual for more information on this feature, and
how to change modes.
Smart Key system cancel switch
NO TE: To conserve battery power, turn the Smart  Key system “ OFF” when
not using the vehicle for prolonged periods of time.  For more battery saving
information, refer to the 
Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Enabled
Disabled
Push
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BASIC HYBRID  VEHICLE  OPERATION
Panic button
Push and hold
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within  60 seconds, all doors
will relock for safety.
Push
Push  ONCE:  Driver door
TWI CE: All doors
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FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) Insert key.*
(2)  Depress the brake pedal and push the “P OWER” button briefly and
firmly.
(3)  The “ READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light
remains  ON and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Note: The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the  Hybrid System on.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key  (key fob) if Smart Key
system is installed and activated.
Turning the  Hybrid System  ON
Changing operation modes
Pressing “P OWER” without depressing the brake pedal while the  Hybrid
System is  OFF will change the operation mode in succession from: 
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Ignition is on;  Hybrid System is not engaged. 
All systems OFF.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed
and push Park button above the shift lever.
(2)  Push the “P OWER” button to turn off the system.
(3)  Fully depress the parking brake.
(4)  R emove the key fob if inserted.*
Information
In some instances when the engine starts, and /or on a short trip after the
engine is stopped, the engine water pump may continue operating for a
short time. This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure optimum
performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WA RNING: If the “P OWER” button is held for longer than three seconds
while the vehicle is moving, the  Hybrid System will shut off.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key  (key fob) if Smart Key
system is installed and activated.
Parking & turning  OFF the H ybrid Syst e m
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY  AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Audio system
12V DC  Power outlet
Park  button
Electronic  shift  lever
Ignition  key  (key  fob ) slot
Cruise  control
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Tire Pressure  Monitoring  (warning ) System
Smart K ey system  cancel1
Steering  wheel  climate  control
Instrument  panel  light  control
Steering  wheel  audio  control
1 If  equipped2For  details,  refer  to the  Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
With navigation  system1,2
Without  navigation  system
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FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND  EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Headlight indicator
Anti -lock  Brake System warning
1
3Fo r det ails, refer to “Trans missi on”  Sect io n  2-1,  2 009 Owner’s Manual .
Driving ready light Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2 
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Smart Key system warning1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
R unning mode position indicator3
Automatic Air  Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield airflow indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer /Theft deterrent system indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Yellow: Brake System warning1
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