mirror TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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
1Before driving

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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
3Interior features

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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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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches

P. 105
P. 330
Sun visors P. 312
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 121
Interior light P. 300
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 320
Vanity mirrors P. 313
Interior light
Personal light P. 300
P. 301
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone* P. 338
“SOS” button
Auxiliary box

P. 338
P. 310

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Window lock switch P. 109
Power window switches P. 109
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 107
Door lock switch P. 71
Inside lock button P. 71
Pictorial indexInterior

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AUX port/USB port*
Power outlet P. 315
Seat heater switches P. 317
Air conditioning system P. 278
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 293
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
D

Before driving1
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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (for driver’s side)
*
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (for driver’s side)
*
*
: If equipped

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Flattening the seatbacks
■ Before flattening the seatbacks
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 186)
Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. (P. 8 5 )
■ Flattening the seatbacks
Move the front seat forward and
remove the head restraint.
( P. 90)
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever to flatten the seat-
back.
To return the seats, reverse the procedure.
After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to
replace the head restraint.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3