TOYOTA PRIUS V 2018 Owners Manual

PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersSeat belt and SRS airbag instructions
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 28
For safe driving ................... 30
Seat belts ............................ 32
SRS airbags ........................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 73
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 74
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 78
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 103
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 114
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system .............. 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Rear seats ......................... 135
Head restraints .................. 138
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 140
Inside rear view mirror....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 144
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 146
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 150
Cargo and luggage............ 161
Vehicle load limits ............. 165
Trailer towing..................... 166
Dinghy towing.................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 168
EV drive mode................... 173
Hybrid transmission........... 175
Turn signal lever................ 180
Parking brake .................... 181 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 182
Automatic High Beam ........ 185
Fog light switch .................. 191
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 192
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 195
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 227
Rear view monitor system ............................. 241
Driving mode select switch .............................. 251
Driving assist systems ....... 252
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 259
Winter driving tips .............. 262
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types .......... 268
Audio system .................... 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 272
AUX Port/USB Port ........... 273
Basic audio operations ..... 274
5-2. Setup Setup menu ...................... 276
General settings ............... 277
Audio settings ................... 279
Display settings ................ 280
Voice settings ................... 282
5-3. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 283
List screen operation ........ 284
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 286 5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation................. 287
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 289
5-6. Using an external device iPod player operation ........ 295
USB memory device player operation .............. 300
Using the AUX .................. 305
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 306
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 309
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 310
Registering a Bluetooth
® device ........... 311
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device ........... 313
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details .................. 315
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................... 316
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 317
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 319
Making a call..................... 322
Receiving a call ................ 325
Speaking on the phone ..... 326
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 329
Using the steering wheel switches.......................... 333
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 334
Contact/Call History Settings .......................... 335
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........... 344
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 348
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system ............................ 353 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 360
Seat heaters ...................... 367
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 368
• Front interior light .......... 369
• Front personal lights...... 369
• Rear interior light ........... 370
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 371
• Glove boxes .................. 372
• Console box .................. 372
• Cup holders/ bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 373
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 375
• Card holder ................... 375
Luggage compartment features ........................... 376
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 380
• Sun visors ..................... 380
• Vanity mirrors................ 380
• Clock ............................. 381
• Power outlet .................. 381
• Armrest ......................... 382
• Coat hooks.................... 382
• Assist grips ................... 383
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 384
Garage door opener .......... 386 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 394
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 398
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 401
General maintenance ........ 403
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 406
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 407
Hood .................................. 409
Positioning a floor jack....... 411
Engine compartment ......... 413
12-volt battery .................... 427
Tires................................... 431
Tire inflation pressure ........ 440
Wheels............................... 443
Air conditioning filter .......... 445
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 447
Electronic key battery ........ 449
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 451
Light bulbs ......................... 454
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 470
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 472
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 478
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 487
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 519
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 521
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 523
If your vehicle overheats ... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 533 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 536
Fuel information ................. 545
Tire information.................. 548
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 559
9-3. Initialization Item to initialize .................. 567
Seat belt instructions (in French)................................ 570
SRS airbag instructions (in French)................................ 572
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 582
Alphabetical index ...................... 586
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system• Audio/visual system

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulti ng from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
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Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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