light TOYOTA PRIUS 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

PRIUS
2021
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 North
America, 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 vehicle.
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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0)Air conditioning/heating 22-23
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock1,2 10
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 30
Clock 31
Color Dual Multi-Information
Display (MID)2 24-25
Door locks 14
Color Head-up Display (HUD) 25
Driving mode select switch 11
EV drive mode switch 11
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 18
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) 28-29
Intuitive Parking Assist 27
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 14
Parking brake 12
Power outlet-12V DC 20
Qi wireless charger 20
Rear view monitor system 31
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 13
Steering lock release 12
Floor mat installation 54
Rear door child safety locks 48
Safety Connect® 49
Seat belts 48
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 48
Spare tire & tools 50
Star Safety System™ 53-54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 52
Tire repair kit & tools 51
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 46
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 43-45
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) 36-39
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) 39-42
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 33-35
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) 32
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 47
Sensors 33
Steering wheel-Heater 21
Steering wheel switches &
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 17
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12
USB charge ports 21
USB media/AUX Port 21
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch 29
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 15
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 56-58
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)
switch1
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
Color Head-up Display
(HUD) switch1
Instrument panel light control switch
“POWER” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever (below the steering wheel)
Audio control
switches2
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)/Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) switch
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)/Cruise control switch
Heated steering wheel switch1
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control/Cruise Control vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Telephone
switches2
Voice command
switch2
“TRIP” switch
Windshield wiper and washer control
Fuel tank door release lever
Meter control switches
Hood lock release lever
Headlight/turn signal/
front fog light1 control
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ECO MODE indicator
Automatic High Beams (AHB) indicator
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
AFS OFF indicator2,4
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Air bag ON/OFF indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator4
Constant speed cruise control indicator/Constant speedcruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator/ DRCC SET indicator
Brake Override System/Drive-Start control/Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking5 indicator4
Electric power steering system warning
(red/yellow)1Brake system warning (yellow)1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder (alarm will sound when the power switch is “IGNITION ON” mode)
Indicator symbols
Clock
Main DisplayMulti-Information Display (MID)
Transmission shift position indicator
Service indicators and warning lights
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
& OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
SAFETY
SENSE
SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Power Mode indicator
READY indicator
Open door warning
VSC OFF indicator1
Turn signal indicator
Parking brake indicator
Shift position indicators
Steering Control indicator
Smart Key system indicator
Fog light indicator4
Heated steering wheel indicator4
Fuel tank door position
Headlight low/high beam indicators
High coolant temperature warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low tire pressure warning1
Security indicator
Low fuel level warning
Master warning1
Intuitive Parking Assist indicator4
Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking OFF indicator1,2,4,5
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Sway Control indicator
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator (green/orange3)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning light1,2,4
Slip indicator/Hill-start AssistControl indicator1,3
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder indicator
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) indicator1,4
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid system, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.5 Refer to section PKSB (Parking Support Braking function) in the Owner’s Manual.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist indicator
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Instrument panel light control
Hood release
OVERVIEW
Push lever to the left and raise hood
Engage support rod
DarkerBrighter
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance
Washer fluid tankEngine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.” Maintenance reset light instructions can be
found in “Maintenance Requirements Chapter” in Owner’s Manual.
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TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy
and reduced vehicle emissions.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Audio Multimedia System screen or the navigation system (if
equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and “”
will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display.
(2) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and
firmly.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After
a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, shift the
gear to the desired position and you may
begin driving.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 45 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch to OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Parking brake
Set: DepressRelease: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The green indicator light on the engine switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.
Push
Turn
Steering lock release
Lock release leverAngle
Length
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Windows-Power
Door locks
Moonroof (if equipped)
UpDown
Window lock switch
Indicator
All window auto up/down Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Push once to open partway. Push again to open completely.
Unlock
Lock
SLIDING OPERATIONTILTING OPERATION
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Recommended open position to minimize wind noise
Tilt
Down
Push once to open completely.
Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting is in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
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