TOYOTA PRIUS V 2014 ZVW40 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: PRIUS V, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS V 2014 ZVW40 / 1.GPages: 32, PDF Size: 9.36 MB
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2014 Prius v
Quick Reference Guide 
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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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius 
v  operations. Every Prius v  owner 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 Guide is current at the 
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
2014 
Prius  v 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND 
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release    8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel  9
Smart Key system
1,2  7
Air Conditioning/Heating  17
Audio  18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 10
Clock  23
Cruise control  20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control  21
EV drive mode  12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3  23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)  23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals  15
Panoramic roof shades1 19
Parking brake  12
Power outlets  20
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat heaters  16
Seat-Folding down rear seat  14
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks  13
Seats-Head restraints  13
Steering wheel switches  19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  12
Transmission 11
Trip information display  22
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers  14
Doors-Child safety locks  25
Door locks  25
Floor mat installation  27
Seat belts  24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  24
Spare tire & tools  25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and 
more information. 
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.    
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Trip information display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
3
Radar cruise control distance switch3
Telephone controls1
Voice command button1,3
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog 
light controls3
Wiper and washer controls
Trip information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,3 
Mph or km/h button
Emergency flasher button
Power button
“P” position switch
Shift lever 
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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
3
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Headlight cleaner switch
3
Advanced Parking Guidance System switch2,3
Instrument panel light control
Hood lock release lever
1 For details, refer to the “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or 
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL.”
2  For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL.”3 If equipped
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
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
1
  If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2014 Owner’s 
Manual .
Immobilizer system indicator 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual.   
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicators
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
Cruise control indicators2
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light1
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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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety. 
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress 
brake pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button will change the 
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, 
or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear 
hatch will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to 
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock 
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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
Engage support rod
Pull Upper slot: 
to open normally
Lower slot: 
to open widely