open TOYOTA PRIUS V 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 30
Hybrid system precautions ... 36
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 42
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 52
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 54
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 57
Wireless remote control ....... 72
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats ............................ 88
Head restraints ..................... 93
Seat belts ............................. 95
Steering wheel ................... 107
Inside rear view mirror........ 108
Outside rear view mirrors ... 110 1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 112
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 119
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 122
SRS airbags ....................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 138
Child restraint systems ....... 144
Installing child restraints ..... 149
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 280
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 295
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 296
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 301
• Interior lights .................... 302
• Personal lights ................. 303 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 305
• Glove boxes ..................... 307
• Console box ..................... 308
• Cup holders ...................... 309
• Bottle holders ................... 311
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 312
• Door pockets .................... 313
• Card holder ....................... 313
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 314
Vanity mirrors ..................... 315
Clock................................... 316
Power outlets ...................... 317
Seat heaters ....................... 319
Armrest ............................... 321
Panoramic roof shades....... 322
Assist grips ......................... 326
Floor mats........................... 327
Luggage compartment features ............................ 329
Garage door opener ........... 333
Safety Connect ................... 341
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches

P. 108
P. 333
Sun visors P. 314
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Interior light P. 302
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 322
Vanity mirrors P. 315
Interior light
Personal light P. 302
P. 303
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone* P. 341
“SOS” button
Auxiliary box

P. 341
P. 312
Assist grips P. 326

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 213
P. 194
P. 221
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 259
Parking brake pedal P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 393
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 223
P. 228
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 197
P. 201
Audio system*2 P. 296
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 124
P. 196
Card holder P. 313
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 107
SRS knee airbag P. 124

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operationsIndicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 30
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 36
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 42
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 52
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 54
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 57
Wireless remote control ..... 72
Side doors .......................... 74
Back door ........................... 79 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 84
Rear seats.......................... 88
Head restraints................... 93
Seat belts ........................... 95
Steering wheel ................. 107
Inside rear view mirror ..... 108
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 110
1-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................ 112
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 119
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 122
SRS airbags ..................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 138
Child restraint systems..... 144
Installing child restraints ........................ 149

34 1-1. Hybrid system
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.
● Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard
from the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (
P. 37)
● The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-
pressor, blower motor).

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CAUTION
■
High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-
tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns
and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
● The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug
access hole located in the luggage
compartment. The service plug is used
only when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors ( P. 5 8 )
Unlocks and locks the back door ( P. 59)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 175)

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Unlocking and locking the doorsFront door handles (including front passenger door handle if
equipped with entry function) Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.