TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

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Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
switch or “TRIP” switch of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched switch highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
switch that is being operated.
The switch can then be operated
by further presses.

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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h. Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.
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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybr id system and its components
The hybrid system may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the hybrid system after it has cooled completely. ( P. 548)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Instrument cluster
Instrument panel
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 178)
(if equipped)
“LKA” indicator 
( P. 235)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 206)Slip indicator ( P. 246)
(U.S.A.)Headlight indicator 
( P. 206)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 126)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 206) Shift position indicators 
( P. 171)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator 
( P. 209) Power mode indicator
(P. 172)
Security indicator 
( P. 108)Eco Driving Mode indi-
cator ( P. 172)
Cruise main indicator 
( P. 214)EV-Drive Mode indicator
(P. 168)
Cruise “SET” indicator 
( P. 214)“READY” indicator 
( P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise main indicator 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance mode) 
( P. 218)
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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that
these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 496)
*: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) redyellow
(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(if equipped)
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Clock ( P. 201)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Energy monitor ( P. 190)
Displays the status of the hybrid system.
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 192)
Provides assistance for environmentally friendly (fuel efficient) driving.
● Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
●Odometer/trip meter/ distance to empty ( P. 198)

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Switching the display
“TRIP” button
“DISP” button
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (P. 182)
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 218)
Automatically displayed when using dynamic radar cruise control.
● Lane-keeping assist display (if equipped) ( P. 235)
Automatically displayed when using lane-keeping assist.
● Warning messages ( P. 508)
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems.

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Energy monitorThe energy monitor displays the operating condition of the hybrid
system, showing such information as the gasoline engine operating
status, and the usage and regeneration status of electrical energy.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Electric motor (traction motor)
The energy flow is indicated using arrows which vary in color and
direction depending on the driving conditions (when accelerating/
decelerating, etc.).
Multi-information display*
When the vehicle is powered
by the electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is powered
by both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (traction
motor)