light TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owner's Manual

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (vehicles with garage door
opener)
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
On
Off
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
auto mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.

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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (vehicles without garage
door opener)
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
auto mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Normal position
Anti-glare position

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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The power windows can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power wi ndows after turning the “POWER” switch OFF
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “POWER” switch is switc hed to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the power windows. 
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■ Jam protection function
● Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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Moonroof with Solar Panel
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up
and down.
■ Open
Tilt up
Push “OPEN”.
The moon roof will open after
pausing at the tilt up position,
when pushing and holding the
switch. 
To tilt down, push and hold
“CLOSE”.
Open
Push “OPEN” at the tilt up
position.
The moon roof stops just
before it is opened fully. 
Push “OPEN” again to fully
open.
Lightly push on either side of
the switch stops the moon roof
partway.

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■The moon roof can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCE SSORY mode or turned OFF. It cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■ If the moon roof cannot be closed
If the moon roof cannot be closed, such as when the jam protection function
activates accidentally due to a malfunction, pressing and holding “CLOSE”
switch closes the moon roof. 
After this, to make the automatic opening function and jam protection func-
tion available again, press and hold the “OPEN” switch until the moon roof
opens fully and then closes slightly. 
If the functions do not activate, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as
driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull the lever.
Turn the cap slowly counter-
clockwise, then pause slightly
before removing it.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly
in the opposite direction once
released.
■ Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.)

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the key is in contact with a metallic object.
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that the
system is operating.

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1-8. Safety information
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Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Occupant detection sensor
Curtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Driver airbag Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front airbag sensor
Airbag sensor assembly

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PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed
based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air-
bag system controls airbag deploym
ent power for the driver and front
passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s
position sensor etc. The front pass enger’s airbag system consists of
the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to hel p restrain the motion
of the occupants.
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer-
gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. ( P. 395)