warning 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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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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
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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
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child res\
traint
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Do
If the Tire Pressure Warning indicator “ ” illuminates without blinking, adjust
tire pressures to factory-specified levels.* The light will turn off after a few
minutes. The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
* Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation specifications.
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