brake TOYOTA PRIUS 2023 User Guide

1542. Instrument cluster
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Settings table
ItemSettingsSetting result
*1“On”
Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) lane
centering function on and off. (P. 307)
“Off”
*1“On”
Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) steer-
ing assist function on and off. (P. 307)
“Off”
*1“High”Switches the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
alert sensitivity. (P. 307)
“Standard”
*1“On”Turns the PCS (Pre-Collision System) on
and off. (P. 300)
“Off”
*1
Early
Switches the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
warning timing. (P. 300)Middle
Late
*1“On”Turns the Toyota parking assist-sensor on
and off. (P. 381)
“Off”
*1“On”Turns the Parking Support Brake function
on and off. (P. 396)
“Off”
*1“On”Turns the Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
(P. 357)
“Off”
*1“On”Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) vehicle
sway warning on and off. (P. 307)
“Off”
*1
“High”
Switches the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
vehicle sway warning sensitivity. (P. 3 0 7 )“Standard”
“Low”
*1HeightChanges the display position and bright-
ness of the head-up display. (P. 162)
Brightness
*1“On”Turns the RSA (Road Sign Assist) on and
off. (P. 323)
“Off”
*1“On” Turns the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
with Road Sign Assist on and off.
(P. 341)
“Off”

1632. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Insert displays of the driving support systems
Insert displays are linked with the operation of the following sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the multi-
information display on the head-up display.
*: If equipped
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Master warning light insert display
When the master warning light
(P. 584) is illuminated or
flashing, an insert display is
shown on the head-up display
to inform the driver.
When the master warning light is
illuminated or flashing, check the
message displayed on the multi-
information display and perform
the corresponding troubleshoot-
ing procedure. (P. 5 8 9 )
Right-hand drive vehicles:
The master warning light display appears under the vehicle speed dis-
play.
Insert display
SystemDisplayed information
PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
(P. 296)Pre-collision warning
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P. 307)
Lane departure alert function
display
Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing
Vehicle sway warning function
display
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
* (P. 329)Approach warning display
RSA (Road Sign Assist)* (P. 323)Road signs, supplemental mark,
etc.
Parking Support Brake function*
(P. 394)Operation display
(symbol display)

1963-3. Adjusting the seats
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Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly (P. 260) and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 254)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 194)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 199)
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (P. 493)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
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1973-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.
Folding down the seatbacks
Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide
WARNING
■ When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate the seat.

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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 220
Cargo and luggage ............ 231
Trailer towing
(2WD models).................. 233
Trailer towing
(AWD models) ................. 243
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 244
EV drive mode ................... 250
Hybrid transmission ........... 253
Turn signal lever ................ 259
Parking brake .................... 260
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 261
AHB (Automatic High
Beam) .............................. 266
Fog light switch .................. 270
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 271
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 275
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 2774-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 282
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 296
LTA
(Lane Tracing Assist)....... 307
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................... 329
Cruise control..................... 346
Driving mode select
switch............................... 351
Speed limiter ...................... 353
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 356
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function .......................... 372
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function ...... 375
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 381
Parking Support Brake
function ............................ 394
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ........................... 405
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system ................... 440
Driving assist systems ....... 441
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 449
Winter driving tips .............. 452

2204-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
P. 2 4 4
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
(P. 253)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 260)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. (P. 254)
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 260)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 254)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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2214-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the hybrid system output may be restrained.
●When the shift position is shifted to R
*.
●When the shift position is shifted from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 442)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (P. 449)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. (P. 596)
Starting off on a steep uphill
Sudden start restraint control (Drive-Start Control [DSC])
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2234-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials
such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 569

2244-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Use engine braking (shift position B instead of shift position D) to maintain
a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 2 5 4 )
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, head or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed fo r off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage
the hybrid system or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

2264-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle w hen the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift position is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.