Toyota 2013 Prius User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights∗P. 221 Daytime running lights∗
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
P. 213, 218
P. 213
P. 213
P. 194
Hood P. 368
Windshield wipers P. 223 Outside rear view mirrors
P. 110

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Fuel filler door P. 115
Rear turn signal lights
P. 194
Rear window defogger
P. 295
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 391
P. 464
P. 506
P. 512 Rear side marker lights
P. 213
Tail lights P. 213
Camera*
Side doors P. 74 Back door P. 79
Rear window wiper
P. 228
License plate lights
P. 213
∗:Ifequipped
*:Referto“DisplayAudioSystemOwner’sManual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Floor mat P. 327
Pictorial index Interior
SRS side airbags P. 124
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 124
Front seats P. 84
Rear seats P. 88
Glove boxes P. 307
Head restraints P. 93
Seat belts P. 95
Armrest∗P. 321

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A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches∗
P. 108
P. 333
Sun visors P. 314
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Interior light P. 302
Panoramic roof shades switch∗P. 322
Vanity mirrors P. 315
Interior light
Personal light
P. 302
P. 303
∗:Ifequipped
*:Referto“DisplayAudioSystemOwner’sManual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone*P. 341
“SOS” button∗
Auxiliary box∗
P. 341
P. 312
Assist grips P. 326

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B
Window lock switch P. 112
Power window switches P. 112
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 110
Door lock switch P. 74
Inside lock button P. 74
Pictorial index Interior

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C
Cup holders P. 309
EV drive mode switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch
P. 182
P. 187
P. 187
Console box P. 308

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 213
P. 194
P. 221
Pre-collision braking off switch∗P. 259
Parking brake pedal P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 393
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 223
P. 228
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display
P. 197
P. 201
Audio system*2P. 296
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 124
P. 196
Card holder P. 313
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 107
SRS knee airbag P. 124

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A
Instrument panel light control dial P. 199
Headlight cleaner switch∗P. 230
Hood lock release lever P. 368
APGS pre-support switch*1
∗:Ifequipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2:Referto“DisplayAudioSystemOwner’sManual”.

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
B
Telephone switches*
“DISP” button P. 200 Audio remote
control switches*
Cruise control switch∗
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch∗
P. 231
P. 235
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗P. 235
Talk switch*
“TRIP” button P. 200
Climate remote control switches P. 293

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C
Clock adjustment buttons P. 316
MPH or km/h button P. 199
Shift lever P. 185
Emergency flasher switch P. 438
∗:Ifequipped
*:Referto“DisplayAudioSystemOwner’sManual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
P position switch P. 188
Power (ignition) switch P. 175

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AUX port/USB port*
Power outlet P. 317
Seat heater switches∗P. 319
Air conditioning system P. 280
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers P. 295
Pictorial index Instrument panel
D

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∗:Ifequipped
*:Referto“DisplayAudioSystemOwner’sManual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, 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.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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. Mod-
ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may
not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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 system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
•ForusebyToyotainalawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)
is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
•ForusebyToyotainalawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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 seat belt
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 pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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CAUTION
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery (traction battery). To pre-
vent accidents, hybrid batteries (traction batteries) that have been removed
from a disposed vehicle are collected through Toyota dealers. Do not dis-
pose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in
death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery (traction battery) may be illegally disposed of or
dumped, and someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an
electric shock.
• The hybrid battery (traction battery) is intended to be used exclusively
with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is used
outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as electric
shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte
leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.
■Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery (traction battery) hav-
ing been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage
parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery (traction battery) must be disposed
of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that
can result in death or serious injury.