Toyota 2013 Prius User manual

Quick RefeRence Guide
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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 satised driving in your new Prius.
Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius
operations. Every Prius 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.
2013
Prius
INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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2013
Prius
INDEX
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 16
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock1,2 10
Clock 22
Cruise control 20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 20-21
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1& turn signals 15
LKA (Lane Keep Assist) 21
Moonroof 17
Multi-Information Display222
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 16
Seat-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 13
Solar ventilation system 17
Steering wheel switches 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 14
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 SystemTM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency asher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV MODE” switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel ller door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch1
Solar ventilation switch1
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel audio controls2,3
Voice command button2,3
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control1
“LKA” switch1
Distance switch1
Telephone controls2,3
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Mph or km/h button
Head-up display switches1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
Navigation system1,2/Display audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls
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Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency asher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV MODE” switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel ller door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch1
Solar ventilation switch1
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classication indicator
2 If this light ashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4,
2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If 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, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Front passenger occupant classication indicator
2 If this light ashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4,
2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator1
Cruise control indicator2
Immobilizer system indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
1If 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, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Remote Air Conditioning system operation (if equipped)
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* 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. (If equipped)
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Will automatically shut off
after three minutes, or if a
door is opened.
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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 pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* 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. (If equipped)
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking (if equipped) Unlocking (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lock Driver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
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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.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil ller cap
Windshield washer uid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Engage support rod
Pull
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