Toyota Prius HSD 2006 User manual

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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overvieww2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multi−information display overview 5. . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and multi−information
display 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Center vents 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Glove boxes 307. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Power door lock switches 40. . . . . . . . .
7. Power window switches 43. . . . . . . . . . .
8. Auxiliary boxes 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Cup holders 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. AUX adapter 306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Power outlet 305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Tilt steering lock release lever 104. . . .
13. Hood lock release lever 45. . . . . . . . . . .
14. Parking brake pedal 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Power rear view mirror
control switch 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Window lock switch 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Headlight and turn signal
switches 110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Wiper and washer switches 117. . . . . . .
3. “POWER” switch 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Clock 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Multi−information display or
navigation system including
multi−information display
(For the navigation system,
see the separate “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”.) 160. . . . . . . .
6. Emergency flasher switch 114. . . . . . . . .
7. Trip meter reset button 123. . . . . . . . . . .
8. Km/h or MPH button 124. . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Audio system 242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Power outlet 305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. “P” position switch 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Electronic shift lever
(R, N, D, B) 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Key slot 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Cruise control switch 157. . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Tire pressure warning system
reset switch 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Smart entry and start system
cancel switch 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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17. Climate remote control
switches 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18. Instrument panel light control
dial 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. Audio remote control switches 277. . . .

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1. Service reminder indicators
and indicator lights 125, 132. . . . . . . . . .
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Odometer and trip meter 123. . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multi−information display overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and multi−information display
or
and
Brake system warning lights∗1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Charging system warning light∗2
High coolant temperature warning light∗2
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗2
Hybrid battery warning light∗2
or
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
Low tire pressure warning light∗1

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or
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Shift position indicator light∗4
Driving ready light
Automatic air conditioner indicator light
Recirculate mode indicator light
Smart entry and start system warning light∗5
Windshield air flow indicator light
Slip indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Cruise control indicator light∗3
Hybrid system warning light∗2
Automatic head light leveling system
warning light∗2
Electric power steering system warning light∗2
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator light

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers— —Instru-
ment cluster” on page 125.
∗2: For details, see “Service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers— —Multi−
information display” on page 132.
∗3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise con-
trol” on page 157.
∗4: For details, see “Hybrid transaxle” on
page 144.
∗5: For details, see “Smart entry and start
system” on page 24.

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FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE
Toyota hybrid system
Toyota hybrid systemm10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toyota hybrid system operating condition 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting your vehicle 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For efficient use of your vehicle 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions for use 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toyota hybrid system combines a gaso-
line engine and electric motor power to
improve the fuel economy and minimize
the emissions as well as to provide
better power performance than the ordi-
nary gasoline−powered vehicles.
Depending on the driving condition, the
vehicle runs on the best combination of;
DGasoline engine power
DElectric motor power generated by
the gasoline engine
DElectric motor power of the hybrid
battery
Furthermore, the energy is efficiently used
in the following ways:
DWhen stopping the vehicle, the gaso-
line engine is automatically stopped.
DWhen applying the brakes or decelerat-
ing, electricity is converted from the
turning force of the wheels and stored
in the hybrid battery. (This is called
regenerative brake.)
Since the battery is charged by the
gasoline engine as needed, it does not
require charging from an outside
source like an electric vehicle.
Basic operations are described below. Be-
sides, Toyota hybrid system performs vari-
ous controls depending on the operating
condition: The “Energy Monitor” screen
tells you which power is used currently.
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Electric power
in use
When starting or backing up, etc., the
vehicle runs on electric power from hybrid
battery, because the gasoline engine effi-
ciency is low.
Toyota hybrid system
Toyota hybrid system
operating condition