Toyota 2001 Prius User manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read
it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully.
Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble–free motoring.
For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow-
ing pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve
the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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.
2000 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam-
age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as follows:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may
cause injury to people if the warning is ignored.
You are informed about what you must or must not
do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself
and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may
cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what
you must or must not do in order to avoid or re-
duce the risk of damage to your Prius and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol shown
above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do
this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
!New vehicle warranty
!Emission control systems warranty
!Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement”
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Section 7 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Sec-
tion 7 is general maintenance. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non–genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. Using these spare parts and accessories which
are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect
the safety of your vehicle, even though these parts may
be approved by certain authorities in your country.
Toyota therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee
spare parts and accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation in-
volving such parts.
This vehicle should not be modified with non–genuine
To y ot a p r o d uc t s . M o di f i c a t i o n w i t h n on – ge n ui n e To y ot a
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two–way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two–way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system / sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti–lock brake
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioner sys-
tem and Toyota hybrid system, be sure to check with
your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they
are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to
have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten-
sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service
shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your
vehicle.
CAUTION
When your vehicle or battery needs to be dis-
posed of, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid vehicle batteries must be collected
through Toyota dealers. If your vehicle is dis-
posed of without dismantling, someone could
receive an electric shock by touching the high
voltage parts of the hybrid vehicle battery. If the
battery is not disposed of properly, its contents
can cause death or serious injury.

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Hybrid vehicle battery
Hybrid vehicle battery has a limited service life. Call
your Toyota dealer for information concerning recycling
or disposal of hybrid vehicle battery and your vehicle.
CAUTION
Precautions for use
of hybrid vehicle
The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems as
well as a 12–volt system. DC and AC high voltage are both
very dangerous and can cause death or serious injury, se-
vere burns and electric shock.
!In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch
the high voltage cables (orange colored) and their
connectors.
!Follow the caution labels attached to the high volt-
age parts.
!Do not remove or replace the high voltage parts
such as the inverter unit (located in the engine
compartment), hybrid vehicle battery (located be-
tween rear seat and trunk), etc.
!Do not touch the service plug located in the left
side trim of the trunk without hybrid system tech-
nical training. (See “Precautions for use” on page
12 in Section 1–2.) This component is provided to
disable the high voltage system in case of servic-
ing at a Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
If an accident occurs
!Pull your Toyota off the road, put the selector le-
ver in “P” and remove the ignition key.
!In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch
any high voltage wirings and their connectors, and
high voltage parts (inverter unit, hybrid vehicle
battery, etc.).
!If some exposed electric wirings are protruding in-
side or outside of your Toyota, an electric shock
may occur. Never touch the electric wirings.
!If fluid leaks or gets in some parts of the vehicle,
never touch it because it may be electrolyte
(strong alkali) from the hybrid vehicle battery. If it
gets into your skin or eyes, wash off immediately
with a large amount of water, if possible, boric
acid solution, and get immediate medical attention
in order to help avoid serious injury.
!If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it using a fire
extinguisher for the exclusive use on electric fires.
Or, use a large amount of water to prevent flam-
mable gas from being generated from the batteries.
!When your Toyota needs to be towed, do it with
the front wheels raised. For details on towing, see
“If your vehicle needs to be towed” on page 180 in
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CAUTION
High Voltage
Your vehicle is equipped with cables connected to
parts of the vehicle subject to high voltage (about
300 V). There are some other parts which reach high
temperatures when you are driving. Never touch bat-
tery cables (wrapped in orange–colored harnesses)
and their connector since high voltages are applied
and they are dangerous. Caution labels are applied
to these parts to identify them. Carefully observe the
instructions on these caution labels.
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Quick index
!If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 91. . . . .
!If your vehicle will not start 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If your vehicle overheats 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If you have a flat tire 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If your vehicle needs to be towed 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!Tips for driving during break-in period 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!How to start the hybrid system 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!General maintenance 195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher.
See page 146 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)
See page 146 for detailed information.
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, ”Energy–Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 208 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid Type T–IV or equivalent
Tire information: See pages 213 through 218.
Tire pressure: See page 235.
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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overvieww2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multi–information display overview 4. . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and multi–information
display 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 – 1

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Running mode selector lever
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Auxiliary boxes
10. Tilt steering lock release lever
11. Hood lock release lever
12. Parking brake pedal
13. Window lock switch
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