warning lights 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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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light
comes on. ( P. 459)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door with the
electronic key still inside
the vehicle
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again

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SRS airbag system componentsFront impact sensors
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags Side impact sensors (rear)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver airbag
Driver’s knee airbag
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly

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Before driving
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system
■ Adult
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■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen- ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Brightness of the instrument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 487)
■ The trip information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster inform the
driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the trip information display
etc. may differ depending on the target region.
Center panel

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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV indicator ( P. 203)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 259)
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 182)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 138)
Shift position indicators
(P. 185)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 444)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)
(yellow)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)(yellow)(if equipped)(yellow)
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