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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
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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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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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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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
-
+ 
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine 
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for 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 energy.
-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.
(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. 
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Turn
High beam flasher
Low beam
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
High beam
Auto
Parking lights
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights Headlights
DRL OFF
DRL
Type A
Type B 
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By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a 
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL” for instructions and more information.
USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
Audio controlClimate control
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume audio.
“      ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
vv
Volume controlTemperature 
selectorFresh or recirculated 
cabin air
Panoramic roof shades (if equipped)
Opening operationClosing operation
PushPush
Push once to close. To stop 
partway, press the switch lightly.
Push once to open. To stop 
partway, press the switch lightly.