TOYOTA PRIUS 2011 3.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
PRIUS
2011
BCFC_123161M1 1
BCFC_123161M1 1 11/3/10 6:22 AM
11/3/10 6:22 AM

2011 Prius
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Prius.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius
operations. Every Prius owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:27 PM Page COV2

1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 8Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 18-19Auto lock/unlock functions110Clock 23Cruise control20Dynamic Radar Cruise Control20-21EV-Drive Mode 12Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Hybrid Synergy Drive System10Lights1& turn signals 15LKA (Lane Keep Assist)21Moonroof 17Multi-information display 222Parking brake12Power outlets 19Seat adjustments-Front13Seat heaters 16Seat-Folding down rear seat13Seats-Head restraints 13Solar ventilation system 17Steering wheel switches19Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)22Tilt and telescopic steering wheel12Transmission 11Windows-Power14
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Doors-Child safety locks 25Door locks 25Seat belts24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24Spare tire & tools25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 1

2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button1,2
“TRIP” button
Multi-information display button
Steering wheel climate controls
Cruise control
1
“LKA” switch1
Distance switch1
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Mph or km/h button
Advanced Parking Guide System/Intelligent Parking Assist pre-support
switch
1,2
Power button
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,2
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 2

3
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air Conditioning system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
“EV” switch1
“ECO MODE” switch
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror control
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Solar ventilation switch1
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “ Navigation System
Owner’s Manual .”
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 3

4
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Fuel gauge
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-information display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front
passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there
may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual .
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 4

5
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Master warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 5

6
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Remote Air Conditioning system operation (if equipped)
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Will automatically shut off
after three minutes, or if a
door is opened.
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 6

7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operation (if equipped)Unlocking operation
(if equipped)
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Push
LockPush
Unlock
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 7

8
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Engage support rod
Pull
OVERVIEW
Text_123161M2.qxd 11/2/10 5:46 PM Page 8