TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 462If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 476If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 9Immobilizer system
P. 481If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
If the hybrid system overheat
warning light comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 487If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 478If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 481If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 7 4Side doors
P. 7 9Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 491If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 444If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds

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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

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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

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 5Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 6
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressureP. 504Hood lock release lever P. 366
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 498
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 499