trailer TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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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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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the approach warning ( P. 240) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sen-
sor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious
accident may result:
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be corr ectly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effec-
tively:
● Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor has moved out of position, the system may malfunction or
operate incorrectly. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong
impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toyota
dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
● Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.

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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the av ailable amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150)
= 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That wei ght may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trai ler, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Co nsult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle. ( P. 270)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 396)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 915 lb. (415 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for trai ler towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

558 Alphabetical index
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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 211
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 116
Theft prevention labels............118
Tire inflation pressure ............. 396
Tire information Glossary ................................515
Size ....................................... 511
Tire identification number ......510
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 513
Tires
Chains ...................................272
Checking ............................... 387
Compact spare tire ................460
If you have a flat tire ..............460
Inflation pressure...................396
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 388
Information ............................ 508
Replacing ..............................460
Rotating tires .........................387
Size ....................................... 502
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire............................... 460
Tire pressure warning system ........................387, 447 Tonneau cover ......................... 328
Tools ......................................... 460
Total load capacity .................. 270
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 276
Emergency towing ................ 436
Trailer towing ........................ 275
TRAC ......................................... 250
Traction control ....................... 250
Trailer towing ........................... 275
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 183
P position switch ................... 186
Trip information ....................... 199
Trip meter ................................. 196
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 504
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 313
Wattage................................. 504
Vanity mirrors .......................... 313
Vehicle data recording .............. 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 495
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 30
Vehicle stability control .......... 250
VSC ........................................... 250
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