TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2010, Model line: PRIUS, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.GPages: 616, PDF Size: 10.45 MB
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 43
Smart key system
(without entry function) ....... 57
1-3. Opening,
closing and locking
the doors and back door
Wireless remote cont
rol ....... 63
Side doors ............................ 67
Back door ............................. 72
1-4.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats
........................... 78
Rear seats ............................ 80
Head restraints ..................... 82
Seat belts ............................. 85
Steering wheel ..................... 92
Inside rear view mirror.......... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96 1-5. Opening and
closing
t
he windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 98
Moonroof with Solar Panel ............... 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 108
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................. 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 111
SRS airbags ....................... 113
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 126
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 137
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Power (ignition) switch ........ 162
EV-Drive Mode.................... 168
Transmission....................... 171
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ...................... 179
Horn .................................... 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 185
Multi-information display ..... 188
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 206
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 210
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 212
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 213 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 214
Dynamic radar
cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 235
Hill-start assist control ........ 243
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Pre-Collision System .......... 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 266
Dinghy towing ..................... 267
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
Solar Ventilation System .... 282
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 285
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 291
Using the radio ................... 294
Using the CD player ........... 303
Playing back MP3
and WMA discs ................ 311
Optimal use of
the audio system .............. 319
Using the AUX adapter ...... 322
Using the steering switches ........................... 323
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 326
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 329
Making a phone call ........... 338
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book ........ 354 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 363
• Personal/interior
light main switch ............... 364
• Personal/interior lights ...... 365
• Interior light ....................... 365
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 367
• Glove boxes ..................... 368
• Console box ..................... 369
• Overhead console ............ 370
• Card holder ....................... 371
• Cup holders ...................... 372
• Bottle holders ................... 374
• Auxiliary box ..................... 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 376
Vanity mirror ....................... 377
Outside temperature
display .............................. 378
Power outlets ...................... 379
Seat heaters ....................... 381
Armrest ............................... 383
Floor mats........................... 384
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 385
Garage door opener ........... 389
Safety Connect ................... 395
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s exterior ......... 404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s interior .......... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning a floor jack ........ 423
Engine compartment ........... 425
12 volt battery ..................... 436
Tires .................................... 441
Tire inflation pressure ......... 451
Wheels ................................ 455
Air conditioning filter............ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 472 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 486
If your vehicle needs
to be towed....................... 487
If you think something is wrong ............................... 493
Event data recorder ............ 494
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 496
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 508
If you have a flat tire ........... 524
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 538
If you lose your keys........... 540
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 541
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged........................ 543
If your vehicle overheats .... 548
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 553
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 556
Fuel information ................. 568
Tire information .................. 572
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 587
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 593
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 596
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 597 Abbreviation list ............... 600
Alphabetical index ............ 601
What to do if... ................... 610
6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Windshield wipers P. 210
Parking lights P. 206
Hood P. 420
Headlights (low beam) P. 206
Moonroof with Solar Panel P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors P. 96
Front side marker lights P. 206
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Fog lights P. 209
Headlights (high beam) P. 206
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Rear window wiper P. 212Fuel filler door P. 104
Side doors P. 67Rear window defogger P. 289
Back door P. 72
License plate lights P. 206
Tail and rear side marker lights
P. 206
Rear turn signal lights P. 178
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 441
P. 524
P. 451
P. 572
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInterior
Power window
switches
P. 98
Seat belts P. 85SRS front passenger airbag
P. 113
SRS driver airbag P. 113Head restraints P. 82
Front seat P. 78
Armrest P. 383
Floor mat
P. 384
Glove boxes P. 368
Console box P. 369
Rear seat P. 80
SRS side airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372