key TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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
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●Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery (traction battery) hav-
ing been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage
parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery (traction battery) must be disposed
of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that
can result in death or serious injury.

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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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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTo take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (P. 477)
The following keys are prov ided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key
system ( P. 55)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 69)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota
dealer using the key number plate. ( P. 476)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not
press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you
are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the elec-
tronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the
aircraft.

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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment,
such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing
the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malf unction or other key-related prob-
lems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When a vehicle key is lost
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was
provided with your vehicle.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors ( P. 5 6 )
Unlocks and locks the back door ( P. 57)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 173)

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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlockingthe doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handle and back door
opener switch. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)
When starting the hybridsystem or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
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■Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light
comes on. ( P. 457)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door by pulling
on the outside door handle
with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
Interior alarm
pings once for 15
seconds The electronic key has a
low battery
Replace the electronic
key battery (
P. 406)