TOYOTA PRIUS V 2016 ZVW40 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2016
PRIUS v

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 operationsA 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.
2016
Prius v

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2016
Prius v
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 entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel
9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating
17
Audio
18
Auto lock/unlock1,2 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 28-37
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
Lane Dep arture Alert (LDA)
16
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Panoramic roof shades1 19
Parking brake
12
Power outlets
20
Seat adju

stments-Front
13
Seat hea

ters
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 telescop
ic 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 belt

s
24
Seat belt

s-Shoulder belt anchor
24
Spare tire

& tools
25
Star Safety

System
TM 28-37
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 Gentex Corporation.
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Type A Type B
2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1
Meter control switches
Steering wheel climate controls
Trip information display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
2
Telephone controls1
Voice command button1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls2
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information display2
Audio system1/Navigation system1,2
Mph or km/h button
Emergency flasher button
Power button
“P” position switch
Type A
Type B

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3 Shift lever
Air conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
AUX port/USB port
Power outlet
Seat heater switches
2
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Hood lock release lever
Fuel tank door release lever
Pre-Collision System (PCS) switch
2
Automatic high beam switch2
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch2
Instrument panel light control
VSC off switch
1
For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL.”2
If equipped

4
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Hybrid System Indicator
Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
Trip information display
Odometer and trip meter display
Clock
Multi-Information display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning (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, 2016 Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles without Multi-Information display
Vehicles with Multi-Information display

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
Front passenger occupant
classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5,
2016 Owner’s Manual.
3 If equipped
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam
indicators Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine
indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system
warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling
system warning
1,3
Cruise control
indicators2,3
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning light1,3
High coolant temperature warning 1
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator3
ECO Driving Indicator 1,3
Low engine oil pressure warning1,3
Hybrid System warning1,3
Parking lock system warning1,3
Immobilizer system indicator
Maintenance required reminder1,3
Smart Key system warning3
Hybrid System overheat warning1
P position request indicator1
Low hybrid battery (traction
battery) warning
Parking lock system
warning message3
Fuel tank door position
Traction Control OFF indicator1,3
Master warning1,3
LED headlight warning1,3
Go to service warning1,3
VSC OFF indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
indicator
3
Automatic High Beam
indicator3

6
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.

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
7
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 pedalCarryingGreen 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 (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Lock Unlock

8
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.
PullTurn to open
Store
Engage support rod
Pull
Upper slot: to open
Lower slot: to open wide