brake TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

518 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
ABS ...........................................252
Air conditioning filter............... 405
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 446
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................132
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........138
General airbag precautions ...132
Knee airbag ...........................124
Locations of airbags ..............124
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................137
Proper driving posture ...........122
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............128
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 538 Antenna .................................... 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 252
Armrest ..................................... 321
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 405
Air conditioning system ......... 280
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 293
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 220
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 312, 329
Back door
Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Wattage................................. 506
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 273
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 311
Brake
Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 252
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 348
Interior .................................. 352
Seat belts ............................. 353
Cargo capacity ........................ 272
Cargo hooks ............................ 328
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 274
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors .......... 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .................... 153
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ........... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................324
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions ...114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................409
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........320
12-volt battery precautions ....386
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning Exterior ..................................348
Interior ...................................352
Seat belts ..............................353
Clock .........................................316
Condenser ................................379
Console box .............................308
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............487
Hybrid system overheating....487
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................231
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Cup holders ..............................309
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............525
C
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 372
Hood ..................................... 366
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 497
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 476
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 487
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 373
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Enhanced VSC......................... 252
EPS ........................................... 252
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................326
Fluid
Brake .....................................503
Washer ..................................382
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............421
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................506
Foot lights.................................301
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............421
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................506
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................451
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............421
Wattage .................................506
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............421
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................506
Fuel
Capacity ................................498
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................507
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................507
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................410F

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Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 322
Washing precautions............. 351
Parking brake ...........................195
Parking lights Switch.................................... 213
PCS............................................ 258
Personal lights Switch.................................... 303
Wattage .................................506
Power outlets ...........................317
“POWER” switch......................175
Power windows ........................112
Pre-collision system ................258
Radar cruise control system .................................... 235
Radiator .................................... 379
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 88
Folding down ...........................89
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Wattage .................................506
Rear view mirror............... 108, 110
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...295
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 228
Replacing Electronic key battery ............408
Fuses .................................... 410
Light bulbs ............................. 421
Tires ......................................462
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 534
Roof shades ............................. 322 Safety Connect......................... 340
Seat belt reminder light ........... 451
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 101
Child restraint system installation........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 353
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 101
How to wear your seat belt ..... 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 102
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 258
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 101
Reminder light ....................... 451
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 99
Seat belt extenders ............... 102
Seat belt hangers .................... 90
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 535
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 100
Seat heaters ............................. 319
Seating capacity ...................... 272
P
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 444
Open door ........................... 450
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 446
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 448
Brake system................ 444, 447
Charging system .... .............. 445
Cruise control ....................... 448
Electric power steering
system................................ 446
High coolant temperature ..... 445
Hybrid system....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat........ 449
LED headlights ..................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ....... 445
Low fuel level........................ 451
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 449
Low tire pressure .................. 451
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 446
Open door ............................ 450
Parking lock system ............. 447
P position request... .............. 449
Pre-collision system ............. 447
Radar cruise control. ............ 448
Seat belt warning light .......... 451
Slip indicator ......................... 447
Smart key system ... .............. 459
SRS airbags ......................... 446
Tire pressure warning light ... 451 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............448
Washer
Checking ...............................382
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............348
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................496
Wheels ......................................402
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............408
WMA disc
*
W
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Warning lights
or or
P. 444P. 446
P. 445P. 446
P. 445
or
P. 445P. 446
P. 445P. 446
Brake system warning
light (red indicatorFMalfunction indicator
lamp
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light

564 What to do if...
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
P. 447P. 448
P. 447P. 449
P. 447P. 449
P. 447P. 449
P. 450
P. 451
P. 448P. 451
P. 448P. 459
P. 448P. 451
P. 448P. 450
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Radar cruise control
indicator light*2Pre-collision system
warning light*1
Slip indicator lightP position request
indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery)
warning light
Parking lock system
warning light
Parking lock system
warning messageOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Seat belt reminder light
LED headlight warning
lightSmart key system
warning light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Cruise control indicator
light*2Maintenance required
reminder light
or