Toyota Prius 2007 User manual

!A word about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary
guide for 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the 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 the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many
years of satisfied driving in your new Prius.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
guide to Prius operations. Every Prius
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Remove the jack box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance
Complimentary Roadside Assistance for 3
years/36,000 miles. Ask your dealer for details.
Prius 24-Hour Roadside Assistance includes:
Towing for mechanical breakdown and jump start
12V battery only
Toll-free number, 24-hours, 7 days a week
Lockout protection
Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
Road hazard
Concierge service
Mechanical first aid
Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
1-877-304-6492
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OVERVIEWBASIC VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page no.
Basic Vehicle Operation
Key fob 2
T rning the Hybrid System on 2
Shifting 3
Parking & t rning off the Hybrid System 3
Overview
Back door 8
Engine compartment 9
F el tank door opener and cap 8
Hood release lever 9
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instr ment cl ster 6
Instr ment panel 4-5
FEAT RES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 20-21
A dio 22-24
Clock 24
Cr ise control 21
C p and bottle holders 19
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)
2
17
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10-11
Hybrid transaxle 15
Keyless entry 12
Key fob 12
Light Control-Instr ment panel 21
Lights & t rn signals 16
L ggage storage box 19
Parking brake 14
Power o tlets 18
Seat adj stments-Front 18
Seat adj stments-Rear 18
Seats-Head restraints 18
Smart key system (Smart entry and start) 13
Smart key unlock functions-Programmable
1
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Tilt steering wheel 14
Windows 19
Window wiper & washer 17
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT RES
24-Ho r Roadside Assistance 29
Airbag-S pplemental Restraint System 26
Door locks-Power 25
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Emergency flashers 27
J mp starting 28
Rear air vent 27
Seat belts 25
Seat belts-Sho lder belt anchor 25
Spare tire & tools 29
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 27
1 Programmable by consumer. For dealer-programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Insert key*.
Depress the brake pedal, and p sh the “POWER”
b tton briefly and firmly.
The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains on and a beep
so nds, yo may begin driving.
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Master key Ignition key & wireless remote.
Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be
removed to man ally lock/ nlock driver’s door only.
Ignition key slot When inserting, p sh completely
in. When removing, gently p ll, it will be p shed o t
by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY; if it cannot be
removed, p sh it all the way in again, then p ll it
o t.
To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Key fob Shifting
BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION
Turning the Hybrid System on
Park b tton
Shift lever
Brake pedal m st be depressed when shifting to or
from the Park position.
NOTE: The shift lever will always ret rn to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTR MENT CL STER.
Park button
Reverse
(B zzer so nds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
While depressing brake pedal, p sh Park
b tton above the shift lever, when the vehicle is
at a complete stop.
P sh the “POWER” b tton to t rn off the system.
F lly depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob.
Parking & turning off the Hybrid System
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal m st be depressed to t rn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in s ccession from:
Pressing down on the brake pedal
ACC
-IG-ON
OFF
Accessories s ch as radio will operate.
Ignition is on, Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if smart key system is installed and activated.
Information
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the motor water
pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
not a concern, but a standard operation of the vehicle
to ensure optimum performance.
WARNING: If the “POWER” b tton is held for longer
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid
System will sh t off.
Shift position
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Headlight, t rn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
“POWER” b tton
Clock
“AUDIO” switch (M lti-information display control
switch)
“CLIMATE” switch (M lti-information display control
switch)
M lti-information display
“DISPLAY” switch (M lti-information display control
switch)
“INFO” switch (M lti-information display control
switch)
Km/h or MPH b tton
Trip meter reset b tton
Emergency flasher switch
A dio
12V Power o tlet
Park b tton
Electronic shift lever
Ignition key (key fob) slot
Cr ise control lever
Smart key system cancel switch*
Climate steering wheel switches
Dimmer control wheel
A dio steering wheel switches
*If installed
Instrument panel
With navigation system1
1For details, refer to the Navigation S stem Owner’s Manual.
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Headlight indicator light
Low engine oil press re warning light2
BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION
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Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
F el ga ge
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder light1
Front passenger seat belt reminder light1
Brake system warning light1
Battery warning light2
Low f el level indicator light1
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
Malf nction indicator light1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) f nction is in
action, yo may feel the brake pedal p lsating and
hear a noise. In this sit ation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for yo , j st hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not p mp the brake as this will
res lt in red ced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Master warning light1
High coolant temperat re warning light2
Open door warning light1
Airbag SRS warning light1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 2-5, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Multi-information displa ” Section 2-5, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light falshes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
4For details, refer to “H brid transaxle” Section 2-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
5For details, refer to “Smart entr and start s stem” Section 2-1, 2005
Owner’s Manual.
Driving ready light
Engine oil replacement reminder light1
T rn signal indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Cr ise control indicator light3
Slip indicator light
Hybrid System warning light2
Vehicle Stability Control warning light1
Hybrid vehicle battery warning light2
Electric power steering system warning light2
Smart Entry and Start warning light5
Tail light indicator light
A tomatic head light leveling system warning
light2
R nning mode position indicator light4
A tomatic air conditioner indicator light
Low temperat re indicator light
Recirc late mode indicator light
Windshield air flow indicator light
Rear window and o tside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator light
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator light
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To open the fuel tank door from driver side P ll
p on the opener.
To remove the fuel tank cap T rn the cap
co nterclockwise 90 degrees, then t rn it an
additional 30 degrees. Pa se slightly before
removing it.
The removed cap can be stored on the fuel
tank door.
To replace the fuel tank cap T rn clockwise ntil
a click is heard. If not tightened eno gh, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may ill minate.
N TE: MAINTAIN GAS LINE IN THE TANK AT ALL
TIMES. SERI US DAMAGE T THE HYBRID SYSTEM
CAN CCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS UT F GAS.
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Fuel tank door opener and cap
To open the back door P sh the opener switch
nder the handle, and raise the door.
To release the hood P ll the lever inside vehicle.
To open the hood Insert finger thro gh the
opening between the hood and grill. P ll p on
the catch lever inside the compartment and lift
the hood.
Hood release lever
Engine compartment
Windshield washer fl id tank
Brake fl id reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Inverter reservoir tank
F se block/J mpstart access points
Radiator and A/C condenser
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “ wner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “ wner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Back door
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FEAT RES/OPERATIONS
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
•The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems
as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage
are both very dangero s and can ca se death, severe
b rns, electric shock or other serio s inj ries.
•In order to avoid personal inj ries, do not to ch,
remove or replace high voltage cables which are
colored orange, and/or their connectors, high voltage
parts s ch as the inverter nit, hybrid vehicle battery,
etc.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System tilizes a comp ter
controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to
provide the most efficient combination of power for
the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes
are applied, braking force generates electricity
which is then sent to the battery. In addition, the
engine sh ts off when the vehicle is stopped. The
benefits are better f el economy, red ced vehicle
emissions and improved performance.
Note: F el cons mption and energy information of
the Hybrid System are shown on the m lti-
information display.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning off the Hybrid System
Depress the brake pedal, then p sh the Park
b tton above the shifter.
P sh the “POWER” b tton to t rn off the system.
Insert key*.
Depress the brake pedal, and p sh the
“POWER” b tton briefly and firmly.
The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains on and a beep
so nds, yo may begin driving.
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal m st be depressed to t rn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in s ccession from:
Starting the Hybrid System
-IG-ON
OFF
Accessories s ch as the radio will operate.
Ignition is on, Hybrid System is not
engaged.
All systems OFF.
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if smart key system is installed and activated.
Tips for improved fuel economy
Ens re tire press res are maintained at levels
specified in the Owner's Manual.
Link trips, if possible, to red ce engine cold starts.
Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than
necessary, especially on the highway.
When possible, avoid s dden stops to maximize
regenerative braking energy.
Minimize se of the air conditioning.
ACC
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To activate alarm with remote P sh “ .”
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEAT RES/OPERATIONS
Key fob
sing a mechanical key
Master key Ignition key and wireless remote.
Mechanical key Can be removed to man ally
lock/ nlock the driver’s door only.
Ignition key (key fob) slot
To use the mechanical key Slide the lock knob and
p ll o t.
Keyless entry
Locking operation nlocking operation
Alarm operation
Locking operation
Smart key system cancel switch
Front door
To disable smart key system P sh the cancel switch
located below the steering wheel.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, t rn the smart key
system “OFF” when not sing the vehicle for prolonged
periods of time. For more battery saving information,
refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Back door
Smart key system (if installed)
By carrying a smart key, the vehicle can be locked,
nlocked and the Hybrid System engaged witho t
handling the key.
nlocking operation
Front door
Back door
To lock the doors P sh the lock b tton on the
o tside door handle (with all doors closed, and the
Hybrid System t rned off).
To unlock the doors With the key within 3 feet of
the door, take hold of the door handle.
NOTE: After nlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for
safety. Refer to yo r Owner’s Man al, and page 14 of
this g ide for smart key nlocking programmable
options.
To lock P sh “ .”
To unlock driver door P sh “ ” once.
To unlock all the doors P sh “ ” twice.
NOTE: After nlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
ON OFF
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FEAT RES/OPERATIONS
Park button
Reverse (B zzer so nds)
Neutral
Driving
Engine brake Increases engine braking
Hybrid transaxle
Shift the lever only from “D” to “B” or
vice versa
P R:Shift the lever while depressing
the brake pedal.
D,B,N R:Shift the lever when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
Shift position
The shift position is displayed on the instr ment
cl ster.
Shifting the lever improperly will ca se the rejection
f nction to operate. A beep will so nd and the
hybrid transaxle cannot be shifted.
P D: Shift the lever while depressing
the brake pedal.
R D: Shift the lever when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
B,N D: Shift the lever.
Park b tton
Shift lever
The shift lever
always ret rns to
its original position
after shifting
operation.
Parking brake
Smart key unlock functions-
Programmable (if installed)
To set Depress the pedal.
To release Depress again.
Indicator light
Tilt steering wheel
To change the steering wheel angle Hold the
steering wheel, p sh the lock release lever down,
tilt to desired angle, and ret rn the lever to its
locked position.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
D,B,N P:P sh the Park b tton, when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
D,B,P N:Shift the lever and hold ntil
the “N” Ne tral indicator is displayed.
From P to N, yo m st depress the brake
pedal.
The smart key nlocking f nction can be
programmed to operate in 3 different modes when
smart key is activated. In all modes, grasping the
passenger door handle will nlock all doors.
Driver side door only Grasp driver side handle to
nlock driver side door only.
All doors All doors will nlock by grasping driver
side, or back door handle.
Driver side and back door To open driver side door
or back door independently, grasp the handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
on this feat re, and how to change modes.
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Rear slow speed Twist the lever knob to position 7.
Rear high speed Twist the lever knob to position 8.
Rear wash and wipe Twist the lever knob pward
or downward to position 9.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if installed)
Indicator light
B ttons
Garage door openers man fact red nder license
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, sec rity lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
C stomer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com
*HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and
instrument panel lights Twist the lever knob to
position 1.
Headlights and all of the above Twist the lever
knob to position 2.
A TO* Twist the lever knob to position 3.
-Daytime running light system A tomatically
t rns on the headlights at a red ced intensity.
High beams P sh the lever forward.
Low beams
High beam flasher P ll the lever toward yo .
Note: Automatic light cutoff system*
A tomatically t rns off lights when the driver’s
door is opened with the hybrid system off.
*if installed
Turn signals
Right or left turn P sh the lever p or down.
Lane change Move the lever p or down to
position 2 and hold.
Front fog lights (if installed)
To turn on/off the fog lights Twist the band.
Intermittent speed P sh the lever down to
position 1.
Interval adjuster Twist the band to adj st the
intermittent speed.
Slow speed P sh the lever down to position 3.
Fast speed P sh the lever down to position 4.
Single wipe P sh the lever p to position 5.
Wash and wipe P ll the lever toward yo .
Window wiper & washer
Front
Rear (if installed)
High beam indicator
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Headlight indicator
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Windows
Window operation
To open or close P sh down or p ll p on the switch.
Automatic operation (driver side only) P sh the
switch completely down or p ll it completely p and
release to f lly open or close. To stop window mid-
way, lightly p sh the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch
P sh the switch to deactivate the passenger windows.
Window lock
switch
Power outlets
Instrument panel (12V) Center console box (12V)
To raise P ll p the head restraint.
To lower P sh down the head restraint while
pressing the lock release b tton.
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release b tton
Seat adjustments-Front
Position lever
Seatback angle lever
Seat adjustments-Rear
To fold rear seats Lower the head restraints. P sh
down the lock release b tton and fold the seatback
down.
Driver side
Luggage storage box
To open T rn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position
and open the lid.
Lock release b ttons
Lock release b ttons
Cup and Bottle holders
Front
Rear
Bottle
Front Rear
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Instrument panel vents
Floor and panel vents
Floor vents
Floor and windshield vents
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FEAT RES/OPERATIONS
Setting a speed
Indicator light
Cruise control
Outside temperature display
Passenger compartment temperature display
Air flow control icons (See “To select air flow
vents” below)
Fan speed control icons
Temperature selector icons
“OFF” icon Air conditioning OFF b tton.
“A TO” icon To ch to t rn a tomatic air
conditioning ON/OFF.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger icon
Windshield air flow icon
Air intake selector icon P sh to select fresh or
recirc lated air. To clear windshield q ickly,“ ”
will a tomatically set to fresh air.
“CLIMATE” button P sh to display the air
conditioning operation screen.
Air conditioning on-off icon
Air conditioning/Heating
With navigation system
1
1For details, refer to the “Navigation S stem Owner’s Manual.”
To select air flow vents
To ch one of the following:
“AC A TO”
Temperature
Air intake selector P sh to select fresh or
recirc lated air.
Windshield vent
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Steering wheel switches
To turn the system “ON” or “OFF” P sh the
b tton.
To set a speed Bring the vehicle to the desired
speed. P sh the lever down toward “- SET.”
To cancel the set speed P ll the lever to “CANCEL.”
The set speed may also be cancelled by
depressing the brake pedal.
To resume set speed after cancel P sh the lever
p toward “+ RES.” Note that if vehicle speed
falls below 25 mph, the set speed will not be
res med.
NOTE: To raise set speed, p sh p toward “+RES.”
To lower set speed, p sh down toward “-SET.”
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system on/off
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
Rotate the wheel p to increase, or down to
decrease the brightness of the instr ment panel
lights.
Light Control-Instrument panel
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BASIC OPERATION
To turn on the audio system P sh “PWR,” “AM,”
“FM,” “DISC,” or “TAPE.DISC.”
To turn off the system P sh “PWR.”
To adjust the volume T rn “VOL.”
To adjust tone and balance To ch the “SOUND”
icon on the screen to display the men .
RADIO
To select a station P sh either side of “SEEK TRACK.”
To scan for stations P sh “SCAN.” P sh again to hold
selection.
To select the band P sh “AM” or “FM”.
-To preset a station T ne in the desired station and
to ch a station selector icon (1-6) ntil yo hear a
beep.
-To select a preset station To ch desired station
selector icon (1-6) on the display.
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
CD PLAYER
To play Insert a cassette tape.
To fast forward To ch “ ” icon on the display.
To rewind To ch “ ” icon on the display.
To select a direction To ch “ ” icon on the display.
To eject a cassette tape P sh “ .”
To play Insert a compact disc.
To select a track P sh either side of “SEEK TRACK.”
To scan tracks on a disc To ch “SCAN” icon on the
display. P sh again to hold selection.
To eject a compact disc P sh “ .”
Type 2 only is equipped with ...
CD Changer
-To load one disc P sh “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
-To load multiple discs P sh and hold “LOAD”
ntil yo hear a beep. Insert one disc. Sh tter
will close and then re-open for next disc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Type 1
Type 2
Audio
With
navigation
system1
With
navigation
system1
1For details, refer to the “Navigation S stem Owner’s Manual.”
To display the screen P sh “AUDIO” b tton.
Audio operation screen
A dio operation
screen
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To lock P sh down on the front of the switch.
To unlock P sh down on the back of the switch.
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Volume control switch
“MODE” switch P sh to select an a dio mode.
“ ” switch
In radio mode P sh to select a preset station;
p sh and hold to seek a station.
In tape mode P sh to skip p or down to
next/previo s track; p sh and hold to fast
forward or reverse.
In CD mode P sh to skip p or down to
next/previo s track.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Steering wheel switches
To reset the hour P sh the “H” b tton.
To reset the minutes P sh the “M” b tton.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Clock
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEAT RES
If belt is f lly extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
nless f lly retracted again. This feat re is sed to
help hold child restraint systems sec rely.
To find o t more information abo t seat belts, and
how to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take p
slack
Too high
Seat belts
To lock the inside handle Move the lever to
“LOCK,” allowing the door to be opened only from
the o tside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Door locks-Power
To raise Slide the anchor pward.
To lower Sq eeze the lock release b tton and slide
the anchor downward.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
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1Vehicle Stabilit Control (VSC) is an electronic s stem designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse
conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering
input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing
loss of control.
2Brake-Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of
the benefits of ABS (Anti-lock Brake S stem). It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also
depends on proper brake-s stem maintenance and tire and road
conditions.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT RES
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System
The Airbag S pplemental Restraint System (SRS)
front, side and side c rtain* airbags are designed to
provide f rther protection for the driver and
o tboard passenger in addition to the primary safety
protection provided by the seat belts.
Please read the following ca tion boxes, and refer
to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
*If installed
To turn the emergency flashers ON/OFF P sh the
b tton.
Emergency flashers
•The driver and front passenger airbag S pplemental
Restraint System (SRS) is designed only as a s pplement to
the primary protection of the seat belt systems of the
driver and front passenger. The front seat occ pants are
partic larly s sceptible to inj ry if they do not wear their
seat belts; when s dden braking or a collision occ rs, they
may be thrown forward. To obtain maxim m protection in
an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle
sho ld always wear their seat belts when driving beca se
serio s inj ries or death can res lt to nrestrained
occ pants. For instr ctions and preca tions concerning the
seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in the Owner’s Manual.
•Toyota strongly rges the se of a proper child restraint
system on the rear seat that conforms to the size of the
child. According to accident statistics, a child is safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
•Never se a rear-facing child restraint system in the front
seat. The force of the rapid inflation of the passenger
airbag can ca se severe inj ry or death to a child.
•Unless it is navoidable, do not install a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front seat. If yo m st install
a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
•Make s re yo have complied with all installation
instr ctions provided by the child restraint man fact rer
and the system is properly sec red.
•The Toyota driver, front passenger, front seat-mo nted side
airbags and side c rtain airbags are S pplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger
airbags are designed to deploy in severe ( s ally frontal)
collisions where the magnit de and d ration of the
forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the design
threshold level. In all other accidents, the airbags will not
inflate.
•To decrease the risk of inj ry from a deploying airbag,
always wear seatbelts, sit pright in the middle of the seat
as far back as possible from the airbag mod les and do not
lean against the door.
•Do not p t objects in front of an airbag or aro nd the
seatback. Do not se rearward-facing child seats in any
front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS
may ca se serio s inj ry or death.
Please see yo r Owner’s Manual for f rther instr ctions.
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)1 (if installed)
Helps provide comprehensive control of the Anti-
lock Brakes, Brake-Assist2, Traction Control, engine
control and other systems. This system helps
maintain control of the vehicle nder adverse
conditions.
NOTE: The air vent on the right side of the rear
seatback is designed to assist in cooling the hybrid
vehicle battery. D N T BL CK R C VER THIS
VENT, as it ay cause overheating, resulting in
reduced perfor ance.
Rear Air Vent
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Jump starting
Jump start terminal
Connecting jumper cables
Connect positive (red) j mper cable to the j mp
start terminal.
Connect positive (red) j mper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
Connect negative (black) j mper cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the booster battery.
Connect negative (black) j mper cable to the
recommended connecting point of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
Depress brake pedal, and press “POWER” b tton
to start the vehicle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
The j mp start terminal is in the f se box. To access
the terminal, open the f se block cover and the
j mp start terminal cover.
Recommended
connecting point
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Introducing the new
2005
Prius
GET THE FEELING. TOYOTA.
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary
guide for 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the 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 the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many
years of satisfied driving in your new Prius.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
guide to Prius operations. Every Prius
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEWBASIC VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Remove the jack box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance
Complimentary Roadside Assistance for 3
years/36,000 miles. Ask your dealer for details.
Prius 24-Hour Roadside Assistance includes:
Towing for mechanical breakdown and jump start
12V battery only
Toll-free number, 24-hours, 7 days a week
Lockout protection
Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
Road hazard
Concierge service
Mechanical first aid
Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
1-877-304-6492
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