lights TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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
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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”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Hybrid system
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning
system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel econ-
omy. ( P. 185)
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area or Charge area. ( P. 201)
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■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)

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■Panic mode
■ Security feature
 P. 6 1
■ Conditions affecting operation
 P. 6 2
■ If the wireless remote cont rol does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 477)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 6 6
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 406
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 523)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Indicator

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
SRS airbag system components
Front impact sensors
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags Side impact sensors (rear)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver airbag
Driver’s knee airbag
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system■ Adult
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■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen- ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner