TOYOTA PRIUS V 2017 ZVW40 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: PRIUS V, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS V 2017 ZVW40 / 1.GPages: 40, PDF Size: 2.08 MB
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PRIUS v
2 0 17 
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PRIUS v
2017
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. 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release and cap  7
Hood release   8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Smart Key system
1,2  7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instruction\
s and more information.3  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air Conditioning/Heating  17
Audio 
18
Auto lock/unlock
1,2  10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 28-37
Clock  23
Cruise control  20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)  21
EV drive mode  12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)  23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System  10
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)  16
Lights
1 & 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
™  26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System (TPMS)  24 
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Steering wheel controls
2
OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Type A
Type AType B
Meter control switches
Type B
Lane Departure Alert
(LDA) switch2
Automatic High Beams
(AHB) switch2
Pre-Collision System 
(PCS) switch2
VSC off switch
VSC off switch Instrument panel
light control
Instrument panel
light control Hood lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System reset 
switch
Tilt and telescopic steering 
lock release lever
Headlight and turn signal controls/
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
2
Steering wheel
audio controls1
“TRIP” button
Trip information 
display button
“TRIP” button
Steering wheel 
climate controls
Cruise control
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button2
Telephone controls1
Voice command 
button1
Multi-Information Display (MID)2
Wiper and washer controls
Fuel tank door
release lever 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
1 For more details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and 
“2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.” 
2 
If equipped. 
Air conditioning controls
AUX port/USB port
Emergency flasher button
Power button
“P” position switch
Shift leverMph or km/h button
Power outlet
Seat heater switches
2Outside rearview mirror/
Rear window defogger button Audio system
1/Navigation system1,2 
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4
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
Vehicles with Multi-Information display
Vehicles without Multi-Information display
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid \
System, there may be a mal-
function. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning
(yellow indicator)1
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Maintenance required reminder1,3
Master warning1,3
Go to service warning1,3
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Instrument symbols
Hybrid System Indicator Speedometer
Transmission shift 
position indicator Fuel gauge Trip information 
displayOdometer and trip meter
display
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) status Clock
Speedometer Transmission shift 
position indicator Fuel gauge
Trip information
display
Odometer and trip 
meter display
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) status
Multi-Information Display
Clock
Hybrid System Indicator
Service indicators and reminders 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic \
Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2017 
Owner’s Manual.  
3 If equipped
High coolant temperature warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1,3
Hybrid System warning1,3
ECO MODE indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator3
ECO Driving Indicator1,3
Hybrid System overheat warning1,3
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) warning
READY indicator
Driver seat belt reminder and/
or front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger occupant classification 
or front passenger airbag ON/OFF 
indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Low fuel level warning
Fuel tank door position
Parking lock system warning1,3
Smart Key system warning3
P position request indicator1,3
Parking lock system warning 
message3
Cruise control 
indicators2,3
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist 
Control indicator1
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 
warning light1,3
Traction Control OFF indicator3
VSC OFF indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator3
Turn signal indicator
Headlight low/high beam 
indicators
Front fog light indicator Automatic headlight leveling system 
warning
1,3
LED headlight warning1,3
Automatic High Beams
indicator3 
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LOCKING OPERATION
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
 only, or 
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on re\
ar hatch 
will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Carry remote to lock/unlockLockUnlock
BACK DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors \
will relock 
for safety.
Push and hold
Push
Push
                  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Carry remoteto unlock
Carry remote to lock
All-door lock
Touch
Driver door unlock*
Grasp 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
7
START FUNCTION
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enou\
gh, Check 
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Pull
Smart key system (and remote entry)
Depress 
brake pedalPush
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button wi\
ll change 
the operation mode in succession from:
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged
All systems OFF.
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
POWER ON
POWER ON
Carry remote
to start 
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8
Brightness control
-
+
OVERVIEW
Hood release
Light control - Instrument panel
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage
support rod
Pull
Upper slot: to open
Lower slot: to open wide