TOYOTA PRIUS V 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

Index
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
Abbreviation list ..................... 552
Alphabetical index .................. 554
What to do if... ........................ 564
Vehicles with a Display Audio system:
For details of equipment related to the Display Audio
system, such as the audio system, refer to the “Display
Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a navigation system:
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and touch screen, such as the audio systems, refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Abbreviation list
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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
ABS ...........................................252
Air conditioning filter............... 407
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 448
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................132
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........138
General airbag precautions ...132
Knee airbag ...........................124
Locations of airbags ..............124
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................137
Proper driving posture ...........122
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............128
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 540 Antenna .................................... 356
Anti-lock brake system ........... 252
Armrest ..................................... 321
Assist grips .............................. 326
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 407
Air conditioning system ......... 280
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 293
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 220
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 312, 330
Back door Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Wattage................................. 508
Battery
Checking ............................... 386
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 483
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 273
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 311
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 252
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 350
Interior .................................. 354
Seat belts ............................. 355
Cargo capacity ........................ 272
Cargo hooks ............................ 329
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 274
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors .......... 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .................... 153
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ........... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................324
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions ...114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................410
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........320
12-volt battery precautions ....388
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning Exterior ..................................350
Interior ...................................354
Seat belts ..............................355
Clock .........................................316
Condenser ................................381
Console box .............................308
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............489
Hybrid system overheating....489
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................231
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Cup holders ..............................309
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............527
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 329
Defogger
Rear window .........................295
Side mirrors ...........................295
Dimensions............................... 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 278
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Trip information ..................... 201
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 365
Door lock Back door ................................79
Side doors ............................... 74
Smart key system... ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Door pockets ............................ 313
Doors Back door ................................79
Door glasses .........................112
Door lock ..................... 57, 72, 74
Rear door child-protector ........75
Side doors ............................... 74
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 453
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 273 Eco drive mode switch ............ 187
Electric power steering ........... 252
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
Replacing battery .................. 409
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 446
If a warning light turns on ...... 446
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 478
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
If you lose your keys ............. 480
If you think something is wrong .................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 439
If your vehicle overheats ....... 489
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 438DE

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 374
Hood ..................................... 368
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 478
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 489
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Enhanced VSC......................... 252
EPS ........................................... 252
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................327
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Washer ..................................384
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Foot lights.................................301
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................453
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............422
Wattage .................................508
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................508
Fuel
Capacity ................................500
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................509
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................509
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................411F

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Garage door opener.................333
Gauges ......................................197
Glove boxes..............................307
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 438
Head restraints Adjustment .............................93
Headlight cleaner ..................... 230
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 230
Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage .................................508
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................280
Seat heaters .......................... 319
Side mirrors ...........................295
Hill-start assist control ............256
Hood .......................................... 368
Hooks Cargo .................................... 329
Horn...........................................196
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....37
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............42
High voltage components........36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 203
Ignition switch........................175
“POWER” switch ...................175 I/M test ...................................... 364
Identification
Engine ................................... 500
Vehicle .................................. 499
Ignition switch.......................... 175
Illuminated entry system......... 301
Immobilizer system ................. 119
Indicator lights ......................... 208
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 533
Inside rear view mirror ............ 108
Instrument panel light control .................................... 199
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 301
Switch ................................... 302
Wattage................................. 508
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 371
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 464
Jack handle .............................. 464
Keyless entry ............................. 72
Keys Electronic key.......................... 54
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 481
If you lose your keys ............. 480
Key number............................. 54
Keyless entry .......................... 72
Keys ........................................ 54
Mechanical key ....................... 54
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Wireless remote control key.... 72
Knee airbag .............................. 124
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Wattage ................................ 508
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 422
Wattage ................................ 508
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 438
Fog light switch..................... 221
Foot lights ............................. 301
Hazard light switch ............... 438
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 302
Personal lights ...................... 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Shift lever lighting ................. 301
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 315
Wattage ................................ 508
Load capacity .......................... 272
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 508
Luggage cover......................... 331
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 365
General maintenance ........... 360
Maintenance data ................. 498
Maintenance requirements ... 357
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 358 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....287
Microphone
*............................341
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................295
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................315
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................375
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................368
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................295
Outside temperature
display ....................................280
Overhead console ....................312
Overheating ..............................489
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 322
Washing precautions............. 353
Parking brake ...........................195
Parking lights Switch.................................... 213
PCS............................................ 258
Personal lights Switch.................................... 303
Wattage .................................508
Power outlets ...........................317
“POWER” switch......................175
Power windows ........................112
Pre-collision system ................258
Radar cruise control system .................................... 235
Radiator .................................... 381
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 88
Folding down ...........................89
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Wattage .................................508
Rear view mirror............... 108, 110
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...295
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 228
Replacing Electronic key battery ............409
Fuses .................................... 411
Light bulbs ............................. 422
Tires ......................................464
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 536
Roof shades ............................. 322 Safety Connect......................... 341
Seat belt reminder light ........... 453
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 101
Child restraint system installation........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 355
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 101
How to wear your seat belt ..... 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 102
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 258
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 101
Reminder light ....................... 453
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 99
Seat belt extenders ............... 102
Seat belt hangers .................... 90
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 537
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 100
Seat heaters ............................. 319
Seating capacity ...................... 272
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