TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■ Names and meaning of each icons
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
driving the vehicle using only the
electric motor (traction motor).
■Reading Hybrid System Indicator
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator.
Charge area
Eco area
Power area

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As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator.
*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi- tions.
*2: The displayed status is intended as a guide, and may differ from theactual status.
Hybrid System Indicator statusDisplay*1
Charge area:
Shows regenerative charging.
*2 ( P. 29)
Eco area:
Shows that the vehicle is driven in Eco-friendly.
Power area:
Shows that the driving power is more than the
upper limit of Eco driving (during full power driv-
ing etc.).

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Changing Hybrid System Indicator settings
The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be changed by
operating the “DISP” button. Stop t he vehicle in a place in which the
operation can be safely carried out, apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P.
After pressing the “DISP” button
to display the “SET” screen on
the trip information display, press
and hold the “DISP” button for 1
second or more.
The “SET” display and Hybrid
System Indicator will flash.
Press the “DISP” button while
the display is flashing to select
the items to be displayed.
The display items will flash.
Display all
Display Hybrid System Indica-
tor and EV indicator
Display Hybrid System Indica-
tor only
Display none
Display Eco Driving Indicator
Light only
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Press and hold the “DISP” button for 1 second or more to
complete the setup.
If setup is not completed by pressing and holding the “DISP” button
for 1 second or more, or if nothing is operated within approximately
10 seconds, the screen will return and the settings will be lost.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Light will turned on when driving power is lower than
the upper limit of Eco driving. It will turned off when the acceleration exceeds
the Eco driving accelerator upper limit or when the vehicle is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions:
● The shift position is anything other than D.
● The driving mode is set to power mode or EV drive mode. ( P. 185)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to activated or deactivated.
( P. 203)
■ Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-
ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may
not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
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■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Brightness of the instrument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 485)
■ The trip information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster inform the
driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Some indicators and the units used on the trip information display
etc. may differ depending on the target region.

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■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 192)Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 201)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 211)“ECO MODE”
indicator ( P. 185)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 211)Power mode indicator
(P. 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 216)
(if equipped)(green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 229, 233)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 219)
(if equipped)(green)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 233)
Security indicator
(P. 1 1 6 )“SET” indicator
(P. 229, 233)
“READY” indicator
(P. 173)Slip indicator
(P. 251, 254)
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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV indicator ( P. 201)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 257)
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 180)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 135)
Shift position indicators
(P. 183)
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■
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 442)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)
(yellow)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)(yellow)(if equipped)(yellow)
(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1, 2*1*1*1
*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.