cruise control TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 164
Power (ignition) switch ........ 175
EV drive mode .................... 182
Hybrid transmission ............ 185
Turn signal lever ................. 194
Parking brake ...................... 195
Horn .................................... 196
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 197
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 208
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 221
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 223
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 228
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 230 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 235
Driving assist systems ........ 252
Hill-start assist control ........ 256
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 258
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 266
Vehicle load limits............... 272
Winter driving tips ............... 273
Trailer towing ...................... 277
Dinghy towing ..................... 278
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
B
Telephone switches*
“DISP” button P. 200Audio remote
control switches
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Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch
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P. 231
P. 235
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 235
Talk switch*
“TRIP” button P. 200
Climate remote control switches P. 293

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 164
Power (ignition) switch ..... 175
EV drive mode ................. 182
Hybrid transmission ......... 185
Turn signal lever .............. 194
Parking brake ................... 195
Horn ................................. 196
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 197
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 208 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 213
Fog light switch ................ 221
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 223
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 228
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 230
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 235
Driving assist systems ..... 252
Hill-start assist control ...... 256
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......................... 258
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 266
Vehicle load limits ............ 272
Winter driving tips ............ 273
Trailer towing ................... 277
Dinghy towing .................. 278

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 194)Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 203)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 213)“ECO MODE”
indicator ( P. 187)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 213)Power mode indicator
(P. 187)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 218)
(if equipped)(green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 231, 235)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 221)
(if equipped)(green)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 235)
Security indicator
(P. 1 1 9 )“SET” indicator
(P. 231, 235)
“READY” indicator
(P. 175)Slip indicator
(P. 253, 256)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed, and push
the lever down to set the
speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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■Cruise control can be set when
● The shift position is in D.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

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Dynamic radar cruise control
: If equipped
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise con-
trol with a vehicle-to-vehicle di stance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or
decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi-
cles ahead.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Indicators
Set speed
Display
Cruise control switch

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■Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator
will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
STEP 1
STEP 2