TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2018 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Hybrid transmission
Driving mode select
*
The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.)
While vehicle is
stopped, push “P” button to park.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Normal - Suitable for normal
driving.
Power mode - Use when a
higher level of response is
desired, such as when driving
in mountainous regions.
ECO drive mode -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating
and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
EV Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving conditions.
EV Mode is the default Mode upon starting the vehicle if the battery has sufficient
charge. You can use the EV/HV button at any time to toggle between EV Mode and
hybrid mode.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
EV/HV drive mode
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EV Auto drive mode
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Push
EV Auto Mode intelligently selects between EV and hybrid driving based on
demand and driving conditions to optimize your efficiency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF Switch
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like
mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push

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Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Windows-Power
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
UpDown
Window lock switch
Automatic operation 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.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Seats-Head restraints
Seats-Folding down rear seats
Front
Lock release button
Rear outboard
Lock release button
(2) Fold down(1) Press down
MANUAL SEAT
POWER SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)*
*Driver’s side only
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seat cushion
(front) angle
Height crankSeatback angle
Lumbar support
Seatback angle
Seat position
(forward/backward)Height crank
(driver’s side only)

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Lights & turn signals
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Type A
Type AType B
Type B
HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
TURN SIGNALS
DRL ON
OFF Parking lightsHeadlightsAUTO*
OFF Parking lightsHeadlights
*if equipped
OFFON
OFFON
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
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Low beam
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enhance
forward visibility. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the
Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
** Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for details.
High beam flasherHigh beam
Auto High Beam**or

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT-INTERMITTENT (IF EQUIPPED)
FRONT-AUTO (RAIN-SENSING) (IF EQUIPPED)
Windshield wipers & washers
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wipers Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on customizing AUTO mode
operation.
Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Interval
wipeInterval
wipe Single wipe
Slow Slow Off Off
Fast Fast
Pull to wash and wipePull to wash and wipe
Adjustment frequency1Adjustment frequency1
Single wipeSingle mist
& wipe Single mist
& wipe
Off
Off Adjust sensitivity2Adjust sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipePull to wash and wipe Rain-sensing
(AUTO)Rain-sensing
(AUTO)
Low Low
High High
Seat heaters
Driver seatFront
passenger seat
Push PushNOTE: Turn system off
when not in use.

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® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
*
Push and hold to access Mobile Assistant. Once you connect a compatible,
registered mobile phone, you can access Siri
® Eyes Free using Mobile Assistant
access switch.
Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more information
about phone connections and compatibility.
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s manual for more datails.
Steering wheel-Heater (if equipped)
Push
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MICROPHONE
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO AND TELEPHONE CONTROLS
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Type A (7” display)Type B (7” display/11.6” display)
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while
driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it will distract you.
Volume control
Start call/
Mobile Assistant access*
End callVoice command switch“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select
an audio mode. Push and hold to
mute/unmute or pause/resume the
current operation.
“
vv” Use to search within the
selected audio medium (radio,
CD, etc.).

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
AIR CONDITIONING REMOTE
(1) Press twice to de-activate. System also
automatically shuts off after 10 minutes or
when a door is opened.
(2) The Remote Air Conditioning System will
operate in accordance with the temperature
settings of the air conditioning system.
NOTE: Remote Climate system can also
be activated via smartphone using Entune
Prime Apps (if equipped).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push and hold
Air conditioning/heating
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING - 7” DISPLAY
Air conditioning
ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF) Airflow vent mode Fan speed control
Windshield
defogger
Temperature selector
Outside rearview mirror/
Rear defogger Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will
cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.Smart-flow (S-Flow) mode gives airflow
priority to the front seats, reducing the
airflow and air conditioning effect on rear
seats when there are no passengers.
Climate control OFF
Temperature
setting display
Fan speed displayAirflow vent
mode display Climate control that minimizes fuel
consumption. This option may
reduce fan speed.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING - 11.6” DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
Controls
Air conditioning
temperature control
Touch area to display
air conditioning control
screen (See below)
Windshield defogger
Rear window and outside
rear view mirrors defogger
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Temperature settingFan speed settingAutomatic mode setting
Air conditioning control screen
Airflow mode setting
S-FLOW mode setting
Air conditioning
ECO mode setting A/C setting Outside/recirculated
air mode setting

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MAIN DISPLAY
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)
Color Dual Multi-Information Display (MID)
Push “vv” to change between the following information screens, “” to select,
“vv” to switch contents and “” to go back:
The default split screen mode can also be viewed in simple screen mode shown
above. The main display shows basic drive information. Push “
” to view more
info for mileage and average fuel consumption display.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
Warning message display
Settings display Driving assist system information
Drive information
Navigation system-linked display
Audio system-linked display
Air conditioning system
settings screen
Simple screenMain display MIDSplit screen
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Fuel gauge
Mileage display
(odometer/trip meters/
driving range)Average fuel
consumption
displaySpeedometer Outside temperatureHybrid system indicator and
current fuel consumption