Toyota 2015 Prius User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Audio system Operating the audio system
6Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10 For owners ReportingsafetydefectsforU.S.owners,andseat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
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For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual....................14
How to search.............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 28
For safety drive ...................30
Seat belts............................ 32
SRS airbags........................ 41
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 52
Safety information for
children ............................. 57
Child restraint systems........ 58
Installing child restraints...... 62
Exhaust gas precautions..... 72
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features .......73
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 77
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 82
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators...........................86
Gauges and meters.............91
Multi-information display....100
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........108
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................116
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors .........................120
Back door ..........................125
Smart key system..............130
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................137
Rear seats.........................141
Head restraints..................144
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2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 146
Inside rear view mirror....... 148
Outside rear view
mirrors............................. 150
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 152
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 156
Cargo and luggage............ 165
Vehicle load limits .............169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch......172
EV drive mode................... 177
Hybrid transmission........... 179
Turn signal lever................ 185
Parking brake.................... 186
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................187
Automatic High Beam........192
Fog light switch..................198
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................200
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................203
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap...................................205
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ....................208
Dynamic radar cruise
control..............................212
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................225
Rear view monitor
system.............................233
Driving mode select
switch ..............................243
Driving assist systems.......244
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)...........................251
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................258
Winter driving tips..............261
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5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ..........266
Audio system.................... 267
Using the steering wheel
audio switches................ 270
AUX Port/USB Port........... 271
Basic audio operations ..... 272
5-2. Setup
Setup menu ...................... 274
General settings ............... 275
Audio settings................... 277
Display settings ................ 279
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
Audio screen
adjustment...................... 287
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation.................288
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation..........290
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ..........296
Listening to a USB
memory device ...............301
Using the AUX ..................306
VTR...................................307
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Preparations to
use wireless
communication................308
Registering a Bluetooth®
audio player for the
first time ..........................311
Registering a Bluetooth®
phone for the first time....312
Registering a
Bluetooth®device...........313
Connecting a
Bluetooth®device...........315
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details..................317
Detailed Bluetooth®
system settings...............318
5-8. Bluetooth®Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio...............................319
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5-9. Bluetooth®phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone............................. 321
Making a call..................... 324
Receiving a call ................327
Speaking on the phone..... 328
Bluetooth®phone
message function ........... 331
Using the steering wheel
switches.......................... 335
Bluetooth®phone
settings........................... 336
Contact/Call History
Settings .......................... 337
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ........... 346
5-10.Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®........................ 350
5-11.Using the voice
command system
Voice command system ...356
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................362
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches...........................369
Seat heaters......................370
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................371
• Front interior light ..........372
• Front personal lights......372
• Rear interior light...........373
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features......374
• Glove boxes ..................375
• Console box ..................375
• Cup holders/
bottle holders/
door pockets..................376
• Auxiliary boxes..............378
• Card holder ...................378
Luggage compartment
features ...........................379
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6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features....... 383
• Sun visors..................... 383
• Vanity mirrors................ 383
• Clock............................. 384
• Power outlet.................. 384
• Armrest ......................... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
• Panoramic roof
shades .......................... 387
Garage door opener..........389
Safety Connect.................. 396
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior..........404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior...........408
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ...................411
General maintenance........413
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.........................416
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions......................417
Hood..................................419
Positioning a floor jack.......421
Engine compartment .........423
12-volt battery....................437
Tires...................................441
Tire inflation pressure........450
Wheels...............................453
Air conditioning filter..........455
Wiper rubber
replacement.....................457
Electronic key battery........459
Checking and replacing
fuses................................461
Light bulbs.........................464
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 480
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 481
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 482
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 487
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 488
If a warning message is
displayed......................... 501
If you have a flat tire..........518
If the hybrid system will
not start........................... 532
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........ 534
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 536
If your vehicle overheats... 541
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 546
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..........550
Fuel information.................559
Tire information..................562
9-2. Customization
Customizable features.......573
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................581
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................584
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................585
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................587
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).....................598
Alphabetical index......................601
8When trouble arises 9Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equip-
ment 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 resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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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
●Dynamic radar cruise control 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 of a mobile two-way radio system.
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.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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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
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• 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.
Vehicle data recordings
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