Toyota 2015 Prius 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
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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)....... 80
Wireless remote control ....... 86
Side doors............................ 88
Back door............................. 94
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 100
Rear seats.......................... 103
Head restraints................... 106
Seat belts............................ 110
Steering wheel.................... 118
Inside rear view mirror........ 119
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 123
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 125
Moon roof with
Solar Panel....................... 128
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 137
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 139
SRS airbags ....................... 141
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........ 195
EV drive mode .................... 202
Hybrid transmission ............ 205
Turn signal lever ................. 214
Parking brake...................... 215
Horn.................................... 216
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 217
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 222
Multi-information display..... 226
Head-up display.................. 246
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 253
Fog light switch................... 259
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 261
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 265
Headlight cleaner switch..... 268
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control..................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 273
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)...... 290
Driving assist systems........ 301
Hill-start assist control........ 306
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..... 308
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 317
Vehicle load limits............... 322
Winter driving tips............... 323
Trailer towing...................... 328
Dinghy towing..................... 329
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system...... 332
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 343
Solar Ventilation
System............................. 345
Remote Air Conditioning
System............................. 348
Rear window and
outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch.............. 352
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............ 353
Using the AUX port/
USB port .......................... 358
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 359
• Front interior lights ........... 360
• Personal lights ................. 361
• Rear interior light.............. 361
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 363
• Glove boxes ..................... 364
• Console box ..................... 365
• Cup holders...................... 366
• Bottle holders ................... 368
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 369
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 370
Vanity mirrors ..................... 371
Outside temperature
display .............................. 372
Power outlets...................... 373
Seat heaters....................... 375
Armrest............................... 377
Assist grips......................... 378
Floor mats........................... 379
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 381
Garage door opener........... 387
Safety Connect................... 395
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 407
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 411
General maintenance.......... 414
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 418
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 419
Hood ................................... 422
Positioning a floor jack........ 425
Engine compartment........... 428
12-volt battery..................... 440
Tires.................................... 446
Tire inflation pressure ......... 457
Wheels................................ 461
Electronic key battery.......... 464
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 466
Light bulbs........................... 478
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 494
If your vehicle needs
to be towed....................... 495
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 502
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 503
If a warning message is
displayed.......................... 517
If you have a flat tire........... 537
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 550
If you lose your keys........... 552
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 553
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 555
If your vehicle overheats .... 561
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 567
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 572
Fuel information ................. 583
Tire information.................. 587
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 602
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 609
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 612
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 613
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 615
Abbreviation list ............... 628
Alphabetical index............ 630
What to do if... .................. 641
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Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights
P. 259
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 253, 256
P. 253
P. 253
Hood
P. 422
Windshield wipers
P. 261
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 123
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 128
Front turn signal lights
P. 214
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 256
Side turn signal lights
P. 214
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Fuel filler door
P. 133
Rear turn signal lights
P. 214
Rear window defoggers
P. 352
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 446
P. 537
P. 581
P. 587
Rear side marker lights
P. 253
Tail lights
P. 253
Camera*
Side doors
P. 88
Back door
P. 94
Rear window wiper
P. 265
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
License plate lights
P. 253
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Floor mat
P. 379
Pictorial index Interior
SRS side airbags
P. 141
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 141
Front seats
P. 100
Rear seats
P. 103
Glove boxes
P. 364
Head restraints
P. 106
Seat belts
P. 110
Armrest
P. 377
Cup holders
P. 366
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