TOYOTA PRIUS 2017 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: PRIUS, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS 2017 4.GPages: 56, PDF Size: 4.12 MB
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PRIUS2017
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 sup-
plementary 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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations\
. Every 
Prius owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this ve\
hicle.
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.
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NOTES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Digital Instrumentation   4
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release & cap  7
Hood release   8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Digital Instrumentation  8
Smart Key system
1,2  7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instruction\
s and more information.3  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning/heating 17
Audio  20
Auto lock/unlock
1,2  10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with 
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)   25
Clock  22
Color Dual Multi-Information   
Display (MID)
2  18
Door locks  14
Color Head-up Display (HUD)  19
Cruise control  22
Driving mode select switch  11
EV drive mode switch   11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3  25
Heated seats  17
Hybrid Synergy Drive System  10
Hybrid transmission  11
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)  24
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)  23
Lights
1 & turn signals  16
Moon roof  14
Parking brake  12
Power outlets  21
Qi-compatible wireless charging  21
Rear view monitor system  24
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seats-Folding down rear seat  13
Seats-Head restraints  13Doors-Child safety locks 
38
Floor mat installation  41
Seat belts  37
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  37
Spare tire /Tire repair kit & tools  38-39
Star Safety System
™  40
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System (TPMS)  37 Automatic High Beams (AHB)  36
Full-Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)  33-35
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA)  29-32
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian 
Detection function (PCS w/PD)  27-29
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P)  26
Sensors  26
Steering wheel switches &
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®)  19
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel  12
USB/AUX Port  20
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC)/TRAC OFF switch  12
Windows-Power  14
Windshield wipers & washers  15
PRIUS 2017
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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations\
. Every 
Prius owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this ve\
hicle.
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.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION 42-51
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guid\
e.”
Steering wheel controls
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) switch
1
Automatic High Beam 
(AHB) switch Color Head-up Display 
(HUD) switch
1
Instrument cluster 
light control switch
“ENGINE START STOP” 
button (Smart key)
Tilt and telescopic steering 
lock release lever
Steering wheel
audio controls2,3
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 
switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)/Cruise 
control switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
button
Telephone 
controls
2,3
Voice command 
switch2,3
“TRIP” switch
Digital instrumentation
“P” position switch
Wiper and washer controls
Fuel tank door opener
Meter control switches
Hood lock release lever
Headlight, turn signal and front 
fog light controls
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
1 
If equipped
2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guid\
e.”
“ENGINE START STOP” 
button (Smart key)
Tilt and telescopic steering 
lock release lever
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 
switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)/Cruise 
control switch
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
button
Digital instrumentation
“P” position switch Multi-Information Display (MID)
Emergency flasher switch
Shift leverAudio
3/navigation system1,2,3
Air conditioning controls
EV drive mode switch
Driving mode select switch
Seat heater switches
1
Meter control switches
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
1 If 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.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic \
Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2017  Owner’s Manual.  
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
ECO Driving Indicator1
Airbag SRS warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
OVERVIEW
Digital Instrumentation
Air bag ON/OFF indicator
Blind Spot Monitor Cruise control indicator
2/
Full-Speed Dynamic 
Radar Cruise Control
2
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door 
position
Automatic headlight leveling system 
warning1
Automatic High Beams
(AHB) indicator1
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start 
control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Brake system warning (yellow indicator)1
Driver seat belt reminder and/
or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm 
will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Clock
Main Display Multi-Information Display (MID)
Transmission shift position indicator
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
1 If 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.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic \
Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2017  Owner’s Manual.  
High coolant temperature warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Hybrid System warning1Power Mode indicator
Hybrid System overheat warning1
READY indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Low fuel level warning
Maintenance required reminder1
Parking lock system warning1
P position request indicator1
Master warning1
Go to service warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator
VSC OFF indicator
1
Fog light indicator
LED headlight warning
1
Turn signal 
indicator
Intelligent Parking Assist
S-APGS indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) OFF 
indicator1
Parking brake indicator
Shift position indicators
Steering Assist indicator Smart Key system warning
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering 
Assist
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Sway Control
Driver seat belt reminder and/
or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm 
will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Headlight low/high beam 
indicators
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) warning
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Parking lock system warning 
message
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 
warning light1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist 
Control indicator1
Rear passenger seat belt 
reminder indicator
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Service indicators and reminders
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LOCKING OPERATION
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only, or 
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear \
hatch 
will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are 
shown on the Dual Multi-Information Displays.
BACK DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will 
relock for safety.
START FUNCTION
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened\
, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
OVERVIEWKeyless entry
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Carry remote
Smart key feature
All-door lock
Touch Carry remote
Smart key feature
Grasp
Driver door unlock*
Push
Push and hold
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will chan\
ge the 
operation mode in succession from:
When starting the hybrid system, make sure you are carrying the Smart key, t\
he 
parking brake is set and shift position is in P.
Carry remote to 
lock/unlock
LockUnlock
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
 only, or 
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on re\
ar hatch 
will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are 
shown on the Dual Multi-Information Displays.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors \
will 
relock for safety.
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START FUNCTION
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tigh\
tened, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Smart Key system (and remote entry)
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Driver door unlock*
Turn to open
Store
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the 
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used. 
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
When starting the hybrid system, make sure you are carrying the Smart ke\
y, the 
parking brake is set and shift position is in P.
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
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Light control-Digital Instrumentation
Hood release
OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and 
raise hood
Engage support rod
Brightness control
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help \
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer t\
o the 
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.” Maintenance reset light instructio\
ns can be 
found in “Maintenance Requirements Chapter” in Owner’s Manual.
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