light TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius v.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius v
operations. Every Prius vowner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2012
Prius vIND
OVE
F E AT
SAF
EME
1Visi2Hom
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:12 PM Page 2

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
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.
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:13 PM Page 1

2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
A
O
A
P
S
T
F
H
A
In
H
1
2
NOT
Syste
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls
Trip information display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
Radar cruise control distance switch
1
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog \
light
controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Trip information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,2
Mph or km/h button
Emergency flasher button
Power button
“P” position switch
Shift lever
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:14 PM Page 2

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
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.
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:17 PM Page 3

4
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 .
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:18 PM Page 4

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
FF
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
2 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicators
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicators2
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
a
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator
Eco driving indicator1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Maintenance required reminder1
Hybrid System warning1
Smart Key system warning
Hybrid System overheat warning1
P position request indicator1
Low Hybrid battery (traction battery) warning
LED headlight warning1
Parking lock system warning1
Parking lock system warning message
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:19 PM Page 5

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
9
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
-
+
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:22 PM Page 9

10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tr a
* Thebra
Eco
Eco
acce
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
Refe
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:23 PM Page 10

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
15
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
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:54 PM Page 15

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
19
mode.
Steering wheel switches
Audio controlClimate control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn th\
e
audio system OFF.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
vv
Volume controlTemperature
selectorFresh or recirculated
cabin air
unetions
oracks
se
Panoramic roof shades (if equipped)
Opening operationClosing operation
Push once to close. To stop partway,
press the switch lightly.
Push once to open. To stop partway,
press the switch lightly.
PushPush
n
2012-Prius-v-QRG.qxd:2012-Prius-v-QRG 9/13/11 5:36 PM Page 19