ignition TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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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Clock adjustment buttons P. 316
MPH or km/h button P. 199
Shift lever P. 185
Emergency flasher switch P. 436
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
P position switch P. 188
Power (ignition) switch P. 175

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1-6. Refueling
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
CAUTION
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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any st atic electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with
the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off
function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■ Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. ( P. 188)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
12-volt battery
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)Open voltage
at 68  F (20 C):
Charging rates 4.2 A max.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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)
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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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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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
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Storage feature.........................305
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................491
Sun visors.................................314
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................322
Switch Audio remote control switches
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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
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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”.