TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Abbreviation list
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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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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
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 328
Defogger
Rear window .........................295
Side mirrors ...........................295
Dimensions............................... 496
Dinghy towing .......................... 278
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Trip information ..................... 201
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 363
Door lock Back door ................................79
Side doors ............................... 74
Smart key system... ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Door pockets ............................ 313
Doors Back door ................................79
Door glasses .........................112
Door lock ..................... 57, 72, 74
Rear door child-protector ........75
Side doors ............................... 74
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 451
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 273 Eco drive mode switch ............ 187
Electric power steering ........... 252
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 479
Replacing battery .................. 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 479
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 476
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
If you have a flat tire ............. 462
If you lose your keys ............. 478
If you think something is wrong .................................. 443
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 491
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 493
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 487
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 436DE

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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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Garage door opener.................332
Gauges ......................................197
Glove boxes..............................307
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 436
Head restraints Adjustment .............................93
Headlight cleaner ..................... 230
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 230
Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage .................................506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................280
Seat heaters .......................... 319
Side mirrors ...........................295
Hill-start assist control ............256
Hood .......................................... 366
Hooks Cargo .................................... 328
Horn...........................................196
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....37
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............42
High voltage components........36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 203
Ignition switch........................175
“POWER” switch ...................175 I/M test ...................................... 362
Identification
Engine ................................... 498
Vehicle .................................. 497
Ignition switch.......................... 175
Illuminated entry system......... 301
Immobilizer system ................. 119
Indicator lights ......................... 208
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 531
Inside rear view mirror ............ 108
Instrument panel light control .................................... 199
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 301
Switch ................................... 302
Wattage................................. 506
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ............................. 72
Keys Electronic key.......................... 54
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 479
If you lose your keys ............. 478
Key number............................. 54
Keyless entry .......................... 72
Keys ........................................ 54
Mechanical key ....................... 54
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Wireless remote control key.... 72
Knee airbag .............................. 124
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 436
Fog light switch..................... 221
Foot lights ............................. 301
Hazard light switch ............... 436
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 302
Personal lights ...................... 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Shift lever lighting ................. 301
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 315
Wattage ................................ 506
Load capacity .......................... 272
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 506
Luggage cover......................... 330
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 363
General maintenance ........... 358
Maintenance data ................. 496
Maintenance requirements ... 355
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 356 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....287
Microphone
*............................340
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................295
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................315
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................373
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................366
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................295
Outside temperature
display ....................................280
Overhead console ....................312
Overheating ..............................487
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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
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Seats
Adjustment ...................... 84, 88
Adjustment precautions .................... 86, 91
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 149
Cleaning ............................... 352
Flattening seatbacks .............. 85
Folding down the seatbacks ... 89
Head restraint ......................... 93
Properly sitting in the seat .... 122
Seat heaters ......................... 319
Service reminder indicators .............................. 208
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 185
Side airbags ............................. 124
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 213
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 110
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 60
Entry functions........................ 57
Starting the hybrid system .... 175
SOS button .............................. 340
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 504
Storage location ................... 462
Spark plug................................ 502
Specifications .......................... 496
Speedometer ........................... 197 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................107
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................305
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................491
Sun visors.................................314
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................322
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............231
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................187
Eco drive mode switch ..........187
Emergency flasher switch .....436
EV drive mode switch............182
Fog light switch .....................221
Hazard light switch ................436
Headlight cleaner switch .......230
Ignition switch........................175
Light switches........................213
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................322
Power door lock switch ...........74
“POWER” switch ...................175
Power window switch ............ 112
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................259
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................391
Window lock switch ...............112
Wipers and washer switch ....223
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Theft prevention labels............121
Tire inflation pressure ............. 398
Tire information Glossary ................................517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ......512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 515
Tires
Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 389
Compact spare tire ................462
If you have a flat tire ..............462
Inflation pressure...................398
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 390
Information ............................ 510
Replacing ..............................462
Rotating tires .........................389
Size ....................................... 504
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................389, 449 Tonneau cover ......................... 330
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 438
Trailer towing ........................ 277
TRAC ......................................... 252
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 277
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 506
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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