TOYOTA PRIUS 2015 4.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2015, Model line: PRIUS, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS 2015 4.GPages: 644, PDF Size: 11.25 MB
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 80
Wireless remote control ....... 86
Side doors ............................ 88
Back door ............................. 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 100
Rear seats .......................... 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts............................ 110
Steering wheel .................... 118
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel ....................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 139
SRS airbags ....................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 182
Power (ignition) switch ........ 195
EV drive mode .................... 202
Hybrid transmission ............ 205
Turn signal lever ................. 214
Parking brake ...................... 215
Horn .................................... 216
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 217
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 222
Multi-information display ..... 226
Head-up display .................. 246
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 253
Fog light switch ................... 259
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 261
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 265
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 268 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 273
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 290
Driving assist systems ........ 301
Hill-start assist control ........ 306
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..... 308
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 317
Vehicle load limits............... 322
Winter driving tips ............... 323
Trailer towing ...................... 328
Dinghy towing ..................... 329
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 332
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 343
Solar Ventilation System ............................. 345
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 348
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 352
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 353
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 358
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 359
• Front interior lights ........... 360
• Personal lights ................. 361
• Rear interior light .............. 361 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 363
• Glove boxes ..................... 364
• Console box ..................... 365
• Cup holders ...................... 366
• Bottle holders ................... 368
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 369
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 370
Vanity mirrors ..................... 371
Outside temperature display .............................. 372
Power outlets ...................... 373
Seat heaters ....................... 375
Armrest ............................... 377
Assist grips ......................... 378
Floor mats........................... 379
Luggage compartment features ............................ 381
Garage door opener ........... 387
Safety Connect ................... 395
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 411
General maintenance.......... 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 418
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 419
Hood ................................... 422
Positioning a floor jack ........ 425
Engine compartment ........... 428
12-volt battery ..................... 440
Tires .................................... 446
Tire inflation pressure ......... 457
Wheels ................................ 461
Electronic key battery.......... 464
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 466
Light bulbs........................... 478 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 494
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 495
If you think something is wrong ............................... 502
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 503
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 517
If you have a flat tire ........... 537
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 550
If you lose your keys........... 552
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 553
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 555
If your vehicle overheats .... 561
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 572
Fuel information ................. 583
Tire information .................. 587
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 602
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 609
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 612
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 613
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 615 Abbreviation list ............... 628
Alphabetical index ............ 630
What to do if... .................. 641
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 259
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 253, 256
P. 253
P. 253
Hood P. 422
Windshield wipers P. 261Outside rear view mirrors
P. 123
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 128
Front turn signal lights P. 214
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 256
Side turn signal lights P. 214
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Fuel filler door P. 133
Rear turn signal lights
P. 214
Rear window defoggers P. 352
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 446
P. 537
P. 581
P. 587
Rear side marker lights
P. 253
Tail lights P. 253
Camera*Side doors P. 88
Back door P. 94
Rear window wiper P. 265
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
License plate lights
P. 253
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Floor mat P. 379
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 141
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 141
Front seats P. 100
Rear seats P. 103
Glove boxes P. 364
Head restraints P. 106
Seat belts P. 110
Armrest P. 377
Cup holders P. 366