ECO mode TOYOTA PRIUS 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

271-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for ot her models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.

701-2. Child safety
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be
used to cut the belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( →P. 31)
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Instrument cluster
Some information will be displayed automatically according to power
switch operation, vehicle condition, etc.
■When starting the hybrid system
When the hybrid system starts,
an opening animation is dis-
played on the 2 displays.
After the animation ends, the
screens switch to the normal
screen.
The opening animation will be
stopped in any of the following
situations. • When the shift position is changed to other than P
• When the Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System (if equipped)
is turned on
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After refueling
When the power switch is
turned to ON mode after refuel-
ing, the gasoline price setting
screen* is displayed on the
multi-information display.
After refueling, always set the
gasoline price so that the “Eco
Savings” function (→ P. 128) may
operate properly.
Settings related to the “Eco Savings” function can be changed in the
“Meter Customize” settings. ( →P. 142)
*: If the amount of fuel that the vehicle is refueled with is too small, this
screen may not be displayed. ( →P. 113)
■
When the driving assist systems are operating
When using driving assist systems such as the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
* ( → P. 304) and LDA system*
(→ P. 293), information related to each system is automatically dis-
played on the multi-information display depending on the situation.
For details regarding the displayed information and the contents of the
display, refer to the explanation page of each system.
*: If equipped
Information automatically displayed

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Adjusting the instrument cluster brightness (→P. 94)
● The brightness levels that can be selected differ depending on whether the
tail lights are on and surrounding brightness levels, as shown in the table
below.
*: 22 levels of the brightness are displayed on the setting screen. However,
the brightness setting will be the brightest when other than 1st level (the
darkest) is selected. If other than 1st or 22nd level is selected, when the
tail lights are turned on in a dark place, the instrument cluster brightness
setting will be the selected level.
● If the taillights are illuminated in a dark environment, the instrument cluster
light dims. However, when the brightness of the instrument cluster is set to
minimum or maximum (1st or 22nd level of the instrument cluster bright-
ness), even if the taillights are illuminated, the instrument cluster light will
not dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The settings of the clock will be reset.
■ Calendar settings
●Until the calendar settings are set, the check screen is displayed every time
the power switch is turned to ON mode.
● After the calendar information is set, it can be changed in the “Meter Cus-
tomize” settings. ( →P. 142)
The tail lights are offThe tail lights are on
In a bright place2 levels*2 levels*
In a dark place22 levels
If calendar recording is interrupted due to
replacement of the 12-volt battery or 12-
volt battery discharge, etc., when the
power switch is turned to ON mode after
maintenance, the calendar settings check
screen is automatically displayed on the
multi-information display.
● If date information is not set, the fuel
consumption record cannot be stored
correctly. When the calendar settings
check screen is displayed, make sure to
always set the settings. ( →P. 139)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1, 3ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 675
Open door warning lightP. 675
Low fuel level warning lightP. 675
Seat belt reminder lightP. 675
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
(U.S.A.) P. 675
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
(Canada)P. 675
*1Master warning light
P. 676
*1Tire pressure warning lightP. 676
Warning lightsPages

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (if
equipped) P. 304
Cruise control “SET” indicatorP. 304,
319
*1, 3PCS warning light (if equipped) P. 285
LDA indicator (if equipped)P. 297
Steering control indicator (if equipped)P. 298
Automatic High Beam indicator (if equipped) P. 253
“BSM” indicator (if equipped)P. 326
Intuitive parking assist indicator (if equipped) P. 339
*1, 3ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 352
*1S-APGS indicator (if equipped)P. 367
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (U.S.A.) P. 50
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (Canada)P. 50
IndicatorsPages

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Instrument cluster
■Main display and multi-information display
*: The displayed indicator changes according to the current driving mode.
■
Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the symbol dis- plays listed here are only an example, and different symbols may be dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information display.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the display
IndicatorsPages
EV drive mode indicator P. 237
*“ECO MODE” indicator P. 324
*“PWR MODE” indicatorP. 324
EV IndicatorP. 120
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 231
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) P. 677
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) (if equipped)P. 303
P. 303
Low engine oil pressure warning
(Canada only) P. 677

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■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outsid e rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped) ( →P. 326)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the screen of the multi-infor- mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
● In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 735)

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Instrument cluster
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “-” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Distance to empty
●This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
■ Switching the driving mode ( →P. 324)
*: The animation displayed when the driving mode is switched can be turned
off in the “Meter Customize” settings. ( →P. 142)
When the driving mode is switched, the
driving mode indicator changes and an
animation
* is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Also, the background color of the main
display, energy monitor ( →P. 117) and
Hybrid System Indicator ( →P. 119)
change as follows.
Driving modesBackground color
Normal mode Green
Power modeRed
Eco drive modeBlue

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Instrument cluster
*1: “LO” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the lowest setting\
, and“HI” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the highest se\
tting.
*2: The selectable modes differ depending on whether a passenger is present.(→P. 518, 528)
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Adjusting the settings
Press to display the cursor.
Press or of the meter control switches to select the
desired item to set.
Press or of the meter control switches to select the set-
ting item or setting value.
The air conditioning system cannot be stopped by performing opera-
tions on the air conditioning settings screen. Please use the air condi-
tioning switch or navigation system
* to stop the air conditioning system.
*: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display only
ItemSettings
Eco score
(A/C score)→P. 136
Temperature
settingChanges according to operation of the meter control switches
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Outside air and
recirculated air
modes

(Outside air mode)
(Recirculated air mode)
Fan speed1 to 7
“CLIMATE
CONTROL”“NORMAL”“ECO”
S-FLOW mode“On (Driver Priority)”
*2“On (Fr Seat Only)”
*2“Off (All seat)”
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