brake TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2012 1.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock111
Clock22
Cruise control20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control20-21
EV/HV Mode 13
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System11
Lights1& turn signals 16
Multi-Information Display 222
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat heaters17
Seats-Folding down rear seats14
Seats-Head restraints 14
Steering wheel switches19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel13
Transmission 12
Windows-Power15
Wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit25
Star Safety SystemTM26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
2If th
Low tire pressure warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid s\
ystem, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
2 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
a
Charging timer indicator
Pre-Collision System warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
POWER Mode indicator
ECO driving indicator
EV indicator
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; hybrid system is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wil\
l change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting hybrid system)
ock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or
all doors. Grasping a passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
LockingUnlocking
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 fo\
r 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, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system areshown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ener\
gy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes\
, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a
beep sounds, you may begin
driving.
fer
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold
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Transmission
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” w\
hen engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
ECO Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fr\
equent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
POWER Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
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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 and telescopic steering wheel
EV/HV Mode
EV/HV Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the \
hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under cert\
ain driving
conditions.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
nt
*
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Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
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(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “ ” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise control
section.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”
Dist
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(if equipped)
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HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip ind\
icator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing bra\
ke pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manualfor more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
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Star Safety SystemTM
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\
on occurs
during a turn.
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to \
each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup b\
y
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then a\
dd braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. \
This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you \
on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle to
tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD respond\
s to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effect\
iveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and
Smart Stop Technology (SST).
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