TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 28
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 34
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 40
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 50
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 52
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system................. 55
Wireless remote control ....... 69
Side doors ............................ 71
Back door ............................. 76
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 81
Rear seats ............................ 85
Head restraints ..................... 90
Seat belts ............................. 92
Steering wheel ................... 104
Inside rear view mirror........ 105
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 107 1-5. Openi
ng and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 109
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 112
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 116
Theft prevention labels (for the U.S.A.) ................. 118
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 119
SRS airbags ....................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 135
Child restraint systems ....... 141
Installing child restraints ..... 146
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 162
Power (ignition) switch ........ 173
EV drive mode .................... 180
Hybrid transmission ............ 183
Turn signal lever ................. 192
Parking brake ...................... 193
Horn .................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 195
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 206
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 211
Fog light switch ................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 221
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 226
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 228 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 229
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 233
Driving assist systems ........ 250
Hill-start assist control ........ 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 256
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 264
Vehicle load limits............... 270
Winter driving tips ............... 271
Trailer towing ...................... 275
Dinghy towing ..................... 276
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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 293
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 299
• Interior lights .................... 300
• Personal lights ................. 301 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 303
• Glove boxes ..................... 305
• Console box ..................... 306
• Cup holders ...................... 307
• Bottle holders ................... 309
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 310
• Door pockets .................... 311
• Card holder ....................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 312
Vanity mirrors ..................... 313
Clock................................... 314
Power outlets ...................... 315
Seat heaters ....................... 317
Armrest ............................... 319
Panoramic roof shades....... 320
Floor mats........................... 324
Luggage compartment features ............................ 326
Garage door opener ........... 330
Safety Connect ................... 338
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 350
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 353
General maintenance.......... 356
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 360
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 361
Hood ................................... 364
Positioning a floor jack ........ 367
Engine compartment ........... 370
12-volt battery ..................... 382
Tires .................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure ......... 396
Wheels ................................ 400
Air conditioning filter............ 403
Electronic key battery.......... 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 408
Light bulbs........................... 419 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 434
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 435
If you think something is wrong ............................... 441
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 442
If you have a flat tire ........... 460
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 474
If you lose your keys........... 476
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 477
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 479
If your vehicle overheats .... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 491
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 494
Fuel information ................. 505
Tire information .................. 508
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 523
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 529 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 532
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 533
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 536
Abbreviation list ............... 548
Alphabetical index ............ 550
What to do if... ................... 560
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219Daytime running lights
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
P. 211, 216
P. 211
P. 211
P. 192
Hood P. 364
Windshield wipers P. 221Outside rear view mirrors
P. 107

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Fuel filler door P. 112
Rear turn signal lights
P. 192
Rear window defogger
P. 293
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 387
P. 460
P. 502
P. 508Rear side marker lights
P. 211
Tail lights P. 211
Camera*
Side doors P. 71Back door P. 76
Rear window wiper
P. 226
License plate lights
P. 211
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
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Floor mat P. 324
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 121
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 121
Front seats P. 81
Rear seats P. 85
Glove boxes P. 305
Head restraints P. 90
Seat belts P. 92
Armrest P. 319