TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 616
Alphabetical index .................. 618
What to do if... ........................ 630
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and touch screen, such as the audio systems, refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Abbreviation list
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
ABS ........................................... 296
Active head restraint ............... 100
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................ 342
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 337
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 148
Airbag warning light............... 495
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 148
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 154
General airbag precautions ... 148
Knee airbag ........................... 140
Locations of airbags .............. 140
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 153
Proper driving posture ........... 138
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 144
Side airbag precautions ........ 148
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions............ 144
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 148
SRS airbags .......................... 140
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 603 Antenna .................................... 398
Anti-lock brake system ........... 296
Armrest ..................................... 371
Audio input
*............................. 352
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning system ......... 326
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
Remote Air Conditioning System................................ 342
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 337
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 255
Automatic light control system .................................... 250
AUX port
*................................. 352
Auxiliary box .................... 363, 376
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Alphabetical index
Back door
Back door ............................... 93
Smart key system ... ................ 61
Wireless remote control.......... 85
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Wattage ................................ 570
Battery
Checking .............................. 431
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 543
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 317
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 362
Brake Fluid...................................... 568
Parking brake ....................... 212
Brake assist ............................. 296
Break-in tips ............................ 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 217 Camera
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Care
Exterior ..................................396
Interior ...................................399
Seat belts ..............................400
Cargo capacity .........................316
Cargo hooks .............................374
CD player
*
Chains .......................................319
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........160
Booster seats, installation .....168
Convertible seats, definition .............................160
Convertible seats, installation ...........................168
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 154
Infant seats, definition ...........160
Infant seats, installation.........168
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors ...........166
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts .....................168
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap ............172
BC
GW Refer to

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................148
Back door precautions ............95
Child restraint system............ 160
Child-protectors .......................88
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 111
Installing child restraints ........ 165
Power window lock switch..... 123
Power window precautions ... 125
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 455
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 116
Seat belt precautions ............ 112
Seat heater precautions ........ 370
12-volt battery precautions .... 434
Child-protectors .........................88
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 396
Interior ................................... 399
Seat belts .............................. 400
Clock ......................................... 230
Condenser ................................ 426
Console box ............................. 359
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 549
Hybrid system overheating.... 549
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 270
Cup holders .............................. 360
Curtain shield airbags ............. 140
Customizable features............. 590 Daytime running light
system .................................... 253
Deck board ............................... 374
Defogger Rear window ......................... 346
Side mirrors........................... 346
Dimensions .............................. 560
Dinghy towing .......................... 323
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 270
Multi-information ................... 223
Warning messages ............... 507
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 410
Door lock
Back door ................................ 93
Side doors ............................... 87
Smart key system .. ................. 61
Wireless remote control .......... 85
Doors
Back door ................................ 93
Door glasses ......................... 123
Door lock ..................... 61, 85, 87
Rear door child-protector ........ 88
Side doors ............................... 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 498
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 181
Correct posture ..................... 138
Procedures............................ 180
Winter driving tips ................. 317D