Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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!Aword about safe vehicle operations
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 & MYCAR
k
wish you many years of satisfied driving in your Prius Alpha.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius
Alpha operations. Every 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.
Prius
ALPHA
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FEAT
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system17
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock110
Clock 23
Cruise control 20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 21
EV drive mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)223
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1&turn signals 15
Panoramic roof shades119
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 20
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 16
Seat-Folding down rear seat 14
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks 13
Seats-Head restraints 13
Steering wheel switches 19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Trip information display 22
Windows-Power 16
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.
2HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Instrument panel
A
O
A
P
S
T
F
H
A
In
H
1
2
NOT
Syste
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls
Trip information display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
Radar cruise control distance switch1
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Trip information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Mph or km/h button
Emergency flasher button
Power button
“P” position switch
Shift lever
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Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
AUX port/USB port
Power outlet
Seat heater switches1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Headlight cleaner switch1
Advanced Parking Guidance System switch1,2
Instrument panel light control
Hood lock release lever
1If equipped
2For vehicles with a display audio or navigation system, refer to the “Display
Audio Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Clock
Odometer and trip meter display
Trip information display
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
Fuel gauge
Transmission shift position indicator
Speedometer
Hybrid System indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF
indicator
2If th
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
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, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicators
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator1
Cruise control indicators2
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
a
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
EV indicator
Eco driving indicator1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Maintenance required reminder1
Hybrid System warning1
Smart Key system warning
Hybrid System overheat warning1
P position request indicator1
Low Hybrid battery (traction battery) warning
LED headlight warning1
Parking lock system warning1
Parking lock system warning message
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Sm
Star
AC
ON
OF
With
oper
Pow
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
* Dri
all
NOT
Loc
Carr
Bac
Carr
lock
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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)
for
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or rear hatch will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lock Driver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
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
E
E
E
W
NOT
En
Lig
Engage support rod
Pull
Upper slot:
to open normally
Lower slot:
to open widely
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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid 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
Brightness
control
-
+
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tra
* The
bra
Eco
Eco
acce
Refe
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink.
After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a
beep sounds, you may begin
driving.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-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 the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Display Audio system screen or the navigation system
screen.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pow
Use
mou
Refe
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Transmission
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Eco Mode
Push
Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
e
e
l.
way.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
r
the
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving
conditions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Se
S
H
S
L
Se
Se
(1) M
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side)
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seats-Flattening front seatbacks
(1) Move front seats forward
(2) Remove head restraints
(3) Pull up
(4) Flatten seatbacks
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Lig
Tur
Hea
Fro
Aut
sec
Par
* If e
Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Increase
Decrease
Type A
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Increase
Decrease
Type B
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type A
Type B
Typ
Par
Typ
Typ
Pull up
Seat-Folding down rear seat
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
* If equipped
OFF
Type A Type B
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
OFF
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
OFF
Type C
Type A Type B
Turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
Push
Driver seat Front passenger seat
Windows-Power
Up Down
Window lock switch
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Air outlet display
Temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Climate control OFF
Adjust/select
Function select
Slide the dial left and right to select the function:
-Fan speed control
-Temperature selector
-Airflow vent
Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Windshield defogger
p
the
ns
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Type 2 (additional function)
Audio (if equipped)
Type 1
*Refer to the “Navigation System With Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”for instructions and more
information.
USB/AUX port
Ste
Aud
“
P
a
“
U
V
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Push to display
audio screen
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Touch screen display
Push to pause
or resume
playing
Pa
Ope
Pus
pre
Access to
navigation
system*
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”for instructions and more
information.
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