Toyota 2014 Prius V User manual

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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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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions... 38
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 58
1-2. Key information
Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system
(with entry function)............ 63
Smart key system
(without entry function)....... 81
Wireless remote control ....... 87
Side doors ............................ 89
Back door ............................. 95
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 101
Rear seats .......................... 104
Head restraints ................... 107
Seat belts............................ 111
Steering wheel.................... 119
Inside rear view mirror ........ 120
Outside rear view mirrors ... 124
1-5. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 126
Moon roof with Solar
Panel ................................ 129
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 134
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 138
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 140
SRS airbags ....................... 142
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 182
Power (ignition) switch ........ 194
EV drive mode .................... 201
Hybrid transmission ............ 204
Turn signal lever ................. 213
Parking brake...................... 214
Horn .................................... 215
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 216
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 221
Multi-information display ..... 225
Head-up display .................. 245
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 252
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 260
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 264
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 267
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 272
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 289
Driving assist systems........ 300
Hill-start assist control ........ 305
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 315
Vehicle load limits............... 320
Winter driving tips............... 321
Trailer towing...................... 326
Dinghy towing..................... 327
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 330
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 341
Solar Ventilation System .... 343
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 346
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 350
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 351
Using the AUX port/USB
port................................... 356
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 357
• Front interior lights............ 358
• Personal lights.................. 359
• Rear interior light .............. 359
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 361
• Glove boxes ..................... 362
• Console box ..................... 363
• Cup holders ...................... 364
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 368
Vanity mirrors ..................... 369
Outside temperature
display .............................. 370
Power outlets...................... 371
Seat heaters ....................... 373
Armrest ............................... 375
Assist grips ......................... 376
Floor mats........................... 377
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 379
Garage door opener ........... 385
Safety Connect ................... 393
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 405
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 408
General maintenance.......... 411
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ........ 422
Engine compartment........... 425
12-volt battery ..................... 437
Tires .................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ......... 453
Wheels ................................ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 473
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs
to be towed....................... 491
If you think something
is wrong............................ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 499
If a warning message
is displayed ...................... 513
If you have a flat tire ........... 530
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 545
If you lose your keys........... 547
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 548
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .................... 550
If your vehicle overheats .... 556
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 561
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in
an emergency .................. 563
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel,
oil level, etc.) .................... 566
Fuel information ................. 577
Tire information .................. 581
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 596
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 603
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................. 606
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 607
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 609
Abbreviation list ............... 622
Alphabetical index............ 624
What to do if... .................. 635
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Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights∗P. 258
Daytime running lights (for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 252, 255
P. 252
P. 252
Hood P. 419
Windshield wipers P. 260 Outside rear view mirrors
P. 124
Moon roof with Solar Panel∗
P. 129
Front turn signal lights P. 213
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.) P. 255