TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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When driving*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 199)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 304)
Shift position indicators
(P. 202)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 154)
*1, 3

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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 SRS airbag warning light
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 any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 493)
*1: 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 on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
*2*1*1

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Energy monitor ( P. 4 2 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 225)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 5 0 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record/eco savings record ( P. 5 3 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 228)
● Clock ( P. 230)
● Calendar ( P. 230)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 270)
● Lane-keeping assist display (if equipped) ( P. 286)
● Warning messages ( P. 507)

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Switching the displayTo switch the display, press
“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. 215)
To switch the odometer, trip
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.

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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■ Names and meaning of each icons
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (P. 4 8 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
driving the vehicle using only the
electric motor (traction motor).
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption/eco
savings
*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*: The current amount since the trip meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
The display can be switched
between average fuel consump-
tion/average speed and eco sav-
ings. ( P. 232)

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■Reading Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Eco area
Power area
Hybrid Eco area
As shown below, the driving condit ions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.

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*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under variousconditions.
Hybrid System Indicator*1
Charge area:
Shows regenerative charging.
(P. 32)
Hybrid Eco area:
Shows that gasoline engine
power is not being used very
often.
*2
Eco area:
Shows that the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Power area:
Shows that the driving power
is more than the upper limit of
Eco driving (during full power
driving etc.).

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Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty■ Switching the display
The display changes as follows
each time the “TRIP” button is
pressed. Also, if the button is
kept pressed down while the trip
meter is being displayed, the trip
meter will be reset to 0.

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■
Display items
● Odometer
● Trip meter
● Distance to empty Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Displays the estimate
d maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch off. If the
vehicle is refueled without turning the “POWER”
switch off, the display may not be updated.

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ClockThe clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons. Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round the nearest hour.
*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
Setting up the displays
Press the “DISP” button until the
“SETTINGS” screen appears.
Calendar will be displayed.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold the “DISP” button
until the screen changes.
The selected item will change each time the “DISP” button is
pressed.
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