TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Power out l et s
Lower center console
Center console box
Power switch must be set at “ACCESSORY” or “ON” mode to be used.
Steering wheel switches
Audio controlClimate control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
vv
Vo l u m e
controlTemperature
selectorFresh or
recirculated
cabin air

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Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/ OFF
Fu n c t i o n s
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
(1) To select conventional/ fixed speed controlPush the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “ ” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise Control
section.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”
FEATURES/ OPERATIONS
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(if equipped)

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Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected
distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up to
the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control modePush the ON-OFF button. The
“RADAR READY” or “ ” will come on.
(2) To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control
section.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
Distance control mode
LONG MIDDLE SHORT
LKA (Lane Keep Assist) (if equipped)
When activated, the LKA system camera detects lane markings and alerts the
driver when the vehicle strays from its lane. Driver may also experience a slight
steering torque.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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FEATURES/ OPERATIONS
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens:
(1) Energy monitor
(2) Hybrid system Indicator
(3) 5-minute/1-minute interval fuel consumption display
(4) Fuel consumption history display
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays.
Clock
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor details on adjusting time.
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
: 00-Round off
minutes

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HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manualfor more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
If the Tire Pressure Warning indicator “ ” illuminates without blinking, adjust
tire pressures to factory-specified levels.* The light will turn off after a few
minutes. The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
* Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation specifications.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

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Door locks
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Towing eyelet
Center auxiliary box
Moving the lever to lock position will allow the door to be opened only from the
outside.
Rear door
JackJack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
LockUnlock
Center deck board*
* If equippedLock

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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness for
the current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum
traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive safely.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectiveness of all
four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and
Smart Stop Technology (SST).

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27 There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
For safety, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)

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