belt TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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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
6Vehicle specifications7For owners
Index

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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

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

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Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Motor speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• Hybrid transmission shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving
vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does
not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities
• Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a lawsuit
• Ordered to by a court of law
However, if necessary, Toyota will:
• Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary
• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non-Toyota organization for research purposes

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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. Opening 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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CAUTION
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To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han-
dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
■ Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not flatten the seats while driving.
● In a flat place, firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to
P.
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.