fuel TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system17
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock110
Clock23
Cruise control20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control21
EV drive mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)223
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System10
Lights1& turn signals15
Panoramic roof shades119
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 20
Seat adjustments-Front13
Seat heaters 16
Seat-Folding down rear seat14
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks13
Seats-Head restraints 13
Steering wheel switches19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Trip information display22
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation27
Seat belts24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety SystemTM26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
AUX port/USB port
Power outlet
Seat heater switches
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Advanced Parking Guidance System switch1,2
Instrument panel light control
Hood lock release lever
1If equipped2For vehicles with a display audio or navigation system, refer to the “\
Display
Audio Owner’s Manual ” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “ Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide ” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Clock
Odometer and trip meter display
Trip information display
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
Fuel gauge
Transmission shift position indicator
Speedometer
Hybrid System indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF\
indicator
2If th
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid s\
ystem, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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OVERVIEW
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull Turn to open
Store
E
E
E
W
NOT
En
Lig
Engage support rod
Pull
Upper slot:
to open normally
Lower slot:
to open widely
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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.
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Use
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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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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
Trip information display
Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens:
(1) Current fuel consumption
(2) Average fuel consumption
(3) Cruising range
(4) Hybrid System Indicator set up
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the sys\
tem.
Refer to the “ Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” or the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for more information about phone connections and compatibility.
Microphone (type A)
Audio unitSteering wheel telephone switches
Volume
Start call
End call
Voice command
button
Microphone (type B)
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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
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