TOYOTA PRIUS 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 56
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 78
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 82
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 89 2. Instrument cluster
Combination meter .............. 92
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 100
Main display....................... 107
Multi-information display ............................. 114
Head-up display................. 146
Energy monitor/ consumption screen
(vehicles without
11.6-inch display) ............ 153
Energy monitor/ consumption screen
(vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 158
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 166
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 171
Back door .......................... 177
Smart key system .............. 182
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 190
Rear seats ......................... 192
Head restraints .................. 195
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 198
Inside rear view mirror....... 200
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 202
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 204
Moon roof .......................... 208
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 214
Cargo and luggage............ 225
Vehicle load limits ............. 228
Trailer towing..................... 229
Dinghy towing.................... 230
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 231
EV drive mode................... 237
Hybrid transmission........... 240
Turn signal lever................ 246
Parking brake .................... 247
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 248
Automatic High Beam ....... 253
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 260
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 266 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 268
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 273
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 304
Cruise control .................... 319
Driving mode select switch .............................. 324
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 326
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 331
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 334
Intuitive parking assist ....... 339
Intelligent Clearance Sonar ............................... 350
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) ........... 363
Rear view monitor system ............................. 398
Driving assist systems ....... 408
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 415
Winter driving tips .............. 418
4Driving

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types .......... 424
Audio system .................... 425
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 428
AUX Port/USB Port........... 429
Basic audio operations ..... 430
5-2. Setup Setup menu ...................... 432
General settings ............... 433
Audio settings ................... 435
Display settings ................ 436
Voice settings ................... 437
5-3. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 438
List screen operation ........ 439
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 441
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................ 442 5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 444
5-6. Using an external device iPod player operation ........ 450
USB memory device player operation .............. 455
Using the AUX .................. 460
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 461
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 464
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 465
Registering a Bluetooth
® device ........... 466
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device ........... 468
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details .................. 470
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................... 471
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 472
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 474
Making a call..................... 477
Receiving a call ................ 480
Speaking on the phone..... 481
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 484
Using the steering wheel switches.......................... 488
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 489
Contact/Call History Settings .......................... 490
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........... 499
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 503
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system ............................ 509 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles without
11.6-inch display) ............ 516
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 526
Seat heaters ...................... 536
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 538• Front interior light .......... 539
• Front personal lights ...... 539
• Rear interior light ........... 540
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 541 • Glove box ...................... 542
• Console box .................. 542
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 543
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 545
Luggage compartment features ........................... 546
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 555 • Sun visors ..................... 555
• Vanity mirrors................ 555
• Power outlets ................ 556
• Wireless charger ........... 557
• Armrest ......................... 565
• Coat hooks.................... 565
• Assist grips ................... 566
Garage door opener .......... 567
Safety Connect.................. 574 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 582
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 588
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 591
General maintenance ........ 594
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 597
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 598
Hood .................................. 601
Positioning a floor jack....... 603
Engine compartment ......... 604
Tires................................... 618
Tire inflation pressure ........ 628
Wheels............................... 631
Air conditioning filter .......... 634
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent ..... 637
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 642
Electronic key battery ........ 646
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 649
Headlight aim..................... 652
Light bulbs ......................... 654
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 664
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 665
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 666
If you think something is wrong .............................. 672
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 673
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 684
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
spare tire) ........................ 691
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without
spare tire) ........................ 705
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 724
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 726
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 729
If your vehicle overheats ... 735
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 740 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 744
Fuel information ................. 755
Tire information.................. 758
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 770
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 780
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 782
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 783
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 785
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 794
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 798
Alphabetical index ...................... 802
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)• Audio/visual system

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Hybrid system
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situati\
ons.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data re corded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Toy-
ota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.
Vehicle data recordings