TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 (in English) User Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tr a
* Thebra
Eco
Eco
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Refe
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a
beep sounds, you may begin
driving.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are shown on the Display Audio system screen or the navigation system
screen.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ener\
gy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes\
, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pow
Use
mou
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Transmission
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” w\
hen enginebraking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Eco Mode
Push
Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fr\
equent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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e
l.
way.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
r
the
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by t\
he hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under cert\
ain driving
conditions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Se
S
H
S
L
Se
Se
(1) M
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side)
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks
(1) Move front seats forward (2) Remove head restraints
(3) Pull up(4) Flatten seatbacks
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Lig
Tu r
Hea
Fro
Aut
sec
Par
* If e
Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Increase
Decrease
Type A
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Increase
Decrease
Type B
Wash and wipe Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type A
Type B
Ty p
Par
Ty p
Ty p
Pull up
Seat-Folding down rear seat
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
* If equipped OFF
Type AType B
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
OFF
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
OFF
Type C
Type AType B
Turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
Push
Driver seatFront passenger seat
Windows-Power
Up Down
Window lock switch
Automatic operation
Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Air outlet display
Temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minu\
tes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Climate control OFF
Adjust/select
Function select
Slide the dial left and right to select the function:
-Fan speed control
-Temperature selector
-Airflow ventUse “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air inta\
ke
and fan to adjust automatically.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Windshield defogger
p the
ns
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Ty p e 2 (additional function)
Audio (if equipped)
Ty p e 1
* Refer to the “ Navigation System With Entune Quick Reference Guide .”
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music fr\
om a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
USB/AUX port
Ste
Aud
“
P
a
“
U
V
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Push to display
audio screen
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Touch screen display
Push to pause
or resume
playing
Pa
Ope
Pus
pre
Access to
navigation
system*
Refer to the “ Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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