n When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle. l Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following. l Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid system, transmission, etc. l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints where possible and the function of...

General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner's Manual Supplement. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice. Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the Owner's Warranty Information. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be...

Have the vehicle inspected immediately

Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The emission control system The electronic engine control system The electronic hybrid system control system or The electronic throttle control system. Front passenger occupant classification system or The seat belt pretensioner system. Automatic headlight leveling system warning light if equipped...

n Resetting the best consumption

Press and hold the TRIP switch while the fuel consumption history is displayed. A confirmation message will be displayed. 2 Press and hold the TRIP switch again. The best consumption will be reset. To cancel the reset operation, press the DISP switch.

n Turning off the multiinformation display

Select SCREEN OFF on the screen by pressing the DISP switch. Press and hold the DISP switch to enter the setting mode. Select OFF on the screen by pressing the DISP switch. e Press and hold the DISP switch i to turn off the multi-information in display. To re-display the multi-information display, press the DISP switch to display the SETTINGS screen and follow the same procedure, selecting ON instead of OFF.

Caution Fhj

l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard. l Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger. l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees. l Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pillars. l Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle. Do not...

Using the CD player

Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted. CD insert Reverse type A only

n Safety Connect Services Information

l Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth technology will not be possible during Safety Connect. l Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models. Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription...

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off. Release the lever to turn them off. e You can flash the high beams dr with the headlights on or off. lt n Daytime running light system if equipped To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically at a reduced intensity whenever the hybrid system is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running...

n Seat adjustment

l Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. l Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury. l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

Parking brake

Sets the parking brake Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake. Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot. See Winter driving tips for parking brake usage in winter time. P. 261 Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, push the P position switch and...

Cruise control

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator. Press the ON-OFF button to activate the cruise control. Press the button once more to deactivate the cruise control. Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set the cruise control speed.

n Switching between minute and minute intervals

Press and hold the DISP switch while either the 5-minute interval or 1-minute interval display is being shown. The display will alternate with each press of the button. 5-minute interval fuel consumption Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes Displays the average fuel consumption for the last 30 minutes in intervals of 5 minutes. Regenerated energy past 30 minutes Displays the amount of energy generated over the last 30 minutes in intervals of 5 minutes. One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 8...

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above turn on. AUTO The headlights and all if equipped the lights listed above turn on and off automatically. When the POWER switch is in ON mode.

Type B

When ASL is selected, turning ASL level in the order of LOW, MID and HIGH. Turning to the left turns off the ASL. ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi- s cle speed.

I Hybrid System Indicator

The Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condition and provides environmentally friendly fuel efficient driving assistance in accordance with the driving conditions and the operation of the accelerator pedal. Hybrid battery traction battery status Eco Driving Indicator Light Lights up when the vehicle is being driven in an environmentally friendly manner. Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was last reset. The function can be reset by pressing and...

n Setting the clock

e.g. 1 00 to 1 29 1 00 1 30 to 1 59 2 00 Select CLOCK by pressing the DISP switch. Press and hold the DISP switch to enter the setting mode. Select 12h or 24h by pressing the DISP switch. Press and hold the DISP switch i to finish setting. n e.g. 1 00 to 1 29 1 00 1 30 to 1 59 2 00

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. l Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. Engine power control unit coolant l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of 12 volt battery electrolyte. l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires. Ensure that...

Hillstart assist control

n Hill-start assist control operating conditions The system operates in the following situations The shift position is in other than P. The parking brake is not applied. The accelerator pedal is not depressed. n Hill-start assist control l While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the high mounted stoplight turn on. l Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake...

Changing shift ranges to P position

Push the P position switch with the brake pedal pressed down. The P position icon is displayed on the instrument cluster, and the indicator on the P position switch comes on. You can only shift to other positions from P when the brake pedal is depressed. When parking, check that the P position icon is displayed on the instrument cluster, and release the brake pedal gently after applying the parking brake. To use the engine braking, shift the shift lever to B position. l During high speed...

n SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. l The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone...

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Press a increase or v decrease on The fan speed is shown on the display. 7 levels Air flows to the upper body and feet. Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes The modes switches between recycles air inside the vehicle and introduces air from outside the vehicle modes each time The air conditioning system control operates automatically. Recirculated air mode will automatically switch to outside air mode. I Micro dust...

Locking or unlocking the phone book

stePT Select Phonebook Lock Phbk Lock or Phonebook Unlock Phbk Unlock by using a voice command or jP_2 Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a. Press and say the registered PIN.

Turn signal lever

Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change. The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever. Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change. The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever. The POWER switch is in ON mode. n If the indicators flash faster than usual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems. Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. l Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child. l For...

Headlight cleaner switch

n The headlight cleaner can be operated when The POWER switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on. If equipped, the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the headlight is on. n Windshield washer linked operation When the windshield washer is operated with the POWER switch in ON mode and the low beam headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate once. P. 210 n When the washer fluid tank is empty Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may...

Windshield wipers and washer

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation when is selected . Intermittent wiper operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency if equipped Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency if equipped Q Wash wipe operation Wipers operate automatically. n The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when d The POWER switch is in ON mode. n n If no windshield washer fluid sprays Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the...

Indicators and warning lights

Toyota Prius Warning Lights Guide

The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle's various systems. The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle's various systems. Headlight high beam indicator P. 206 Headlight indicator usa. 206 Cruise SET indicator H-P. 214 Cruise main indicator vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode H-P. 218 AIR BAG ON OFF indicator P. 126 Eco Driving Mode indicator P. 172 READY indicator H-P. 162 n If a...

Follow the correction procedures

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off. Open door warning light warning buzzer 1 A door or a back door is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the back door are closed. Remaining fuel Approximately 1.6 gal. 6.0 L, 1.3 Imp.gal. or less Driver's seat belt reminder light warning buzzer 2 Warns the driver to fasten his her seat belt. DAccDufrD AIRBAG AIR BAG ii PASSENGER QFF ON 'A- Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...

Using the radio

AM SAT FM mode buttons program type Setting station presets excluding XM Satellite Radio steP 1 Search for desired stations by turning or pressing a or step 2 Press and hold the button from 1 to 6 the station is to be set to, and you hear a beep. Scanning radio stations excluding XM Satellite Radio n Scanning the preset radio stations sTEpH Press and hold SCAN until you hear a beep. Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each. sTEpS When the desired station is reached, press SCAN...

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system. LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats. Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats. Seat...

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Make sure the front passenger's seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat. l Make sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from...

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. n Total load capacity 825 lb. 370 kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. n Seating capacity 5 occupants Front 2, Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. 68 kg per person. Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity. Toyota does...

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l Do not put foreign objects over the air vent. The hybrid battery traction battery may overheat and be damaged. l Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery traction battery from overheating. l Do not wet the air vent. It may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery traction battery . l Do not load a large amount of water such as an aquarium into the vehicle. If water spills over the hybrid battery traction battery , the battery may be damaged.

When the Enhanced VSCTRAC is operating

If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or if the front wheels spin, the slip indicator light flashes to indicate that the Enhanced VSC TRAC have been engaged. A buzzer intermittent sounds to indicate that Enhanced VSC is operating. n Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and Enhanced VSC l A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1...

Safety Connect LED light Indicators

When the POWER switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicating that the service is active. The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions l Green indicator light on Active service l Green indicator light flashing Safety Connect call in process l Red indicator light except at vehicle start-up System malfunction contact your Toyota dealer l No indicator light off...

Rear view monitor system

The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an image of the view behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is displayed in reverse on the screen. This allows the image to appear in the same manner as that of the rear view mirror. Rear view image is displayed when the shift lever is in R. If you move the lever out of R, the screen returns to the previous one. Rear view image is displayed on the inside rear view mirror when the shift lever is in R. This reversed image is a...

Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data recorder EDR that records data in a crash or a near car crash event. In a crash or a near car crash event The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the following information l...

Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in case such as after the 12 volt battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on the vehicle. When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire inflation pressures. When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight, etc. When changing the tire size.

n When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury. l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite. l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing...

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning System GPS data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Toyota's designated response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehicles. By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the Telematics...

n Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction. Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod. Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves or other fabric items. Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Can help provide driver protection

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. Can help protect primarily the head of front and rear outboard occupants. Front passenger airbag AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Curtain shield airbag sensor Q SRS warning light B Side and curtain shield airbag sensor Q Driver's seat position sensor EE Knee airbag buckle switch ED Front airbag sensor EE Airbag sensor assembly Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards...

Optimal use of the audio system

Changes the following settings Sound quality and volume balance The sound quality and balance setting can be changed to produce the best sound. Volume and tone quality level Automatic Sound Levelizer I Using the AUDIO CONTROL function Pressing selects the mode to be change in the following BAS MID TRE FAD BAL ASL The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio or CD mode. The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio or CD mode.

Immobilizer system

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The indicator light flashes after the POWER switch has been turned OFF to indicate that the system is operating. The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of immobilizer system. n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction l If the key is in...

n Headlight low beams halogen bulbs

Prius 2010 Headlight Bulb

For the right side only Remove the bolt and unclip the engine coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air cleaner inlet duct. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise. Unplug the connector pushing the lock release. stepQ For the right side only Remove the bolt and unclip the engine coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air cleaner inlet duct. P. 474 STEp2 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise. Vehicles with LED headlights step T For the right side only Remove the bolt and unclip the engine coolant...

Using the handsfree system for the first time

Before using the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a cellular phone in the system. The phone registration mode will be entered automatically when starting the system with no cellular phone registered. Follow the procedure below to register a cellular phone The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are heard. p 2 Register a phone name by either of the following methods. a. Select Record Name by using be registered. b. Press and say a name to be registered. A...

n When the spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not operate correctly l Navigation system if equipped l Dynamic radar cruise control if equipped l Rear view monitor system if equipped l Advanced parking guidance system if equipped Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. l Make sure the rear seats are in their original...

n Automatic canceling vehicletovehicle distance control

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following situations. l Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph 40 km h l The windshield wipers are operating at high speed l The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. Turn the POWER switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed. After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap clockwise until you hear a click. The cap will revolve slightly in the opposite direction once released. Use unleaded gasoline. Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Approximately 11.9 gal. 45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.