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BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Spare tire & tools
2005 Prius Tool location

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.
Wheel nut wrench
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended Jack handle
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Jack
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We Spare tire

OVERVIEW
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Removing the spare tire
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.
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.

! A word about safe vehicle operations
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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

help you avoid injury or equipment Lockout protection
malfunction. Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
All information in this Pocket Reference Road hazard
Guide is current at the time of printing. Concierge service
Toyota reserves the right to make changes Mechanical first aid
at any time without notice. Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
1-877-304-6492
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Item Page no.
Basic Vehicle Operation
Key fob 2
Turning the Hybrid System on 2
Shifting 3
Parking & turning off the Hybrid System 3
Overview
Back door 8
Engine compartment 9
Fuel tank door opener and cap 8
Hood release lever 9
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 6
Instrument panel 4-5
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 20-21
Audio 22-24

OVERVIEW
Clock 24
Cruise control 21
Cup 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-Instrument panel 21
Lights & turn signals 16
Luggage storage box 19
Parking brake 14
Power outlets 18

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front 18
Seat adjustments-Rear 18
Seats-Head restraints 18
Smart key system (Smart entry and start) 13
Smart key unlock functions-Programmable1 14
Tilt steering wheel 14
Windows 19
Window wiper & washer 17
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
24-Hour Roadside Assistance 29
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System 26
Door locks-Power 25
Doors-Child safety locks 25
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Emergency flashers 27
Jump starting 28
Rear air vent 27
Seat belts 25
Seat belts-Shoulder 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.
2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Key fob Shifting
Shift position Park button
Park button
Reverse
(Buzzer sounds)
Master key Ignition key & wireless remote. Neutral
Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be
removed to manually lock/unlock driver’s door only. Drive
Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely Shift lever
Engine brake
in. When removing, gently pull, it will be pushed out
by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY; if it cannot be Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
removed, push it all the way in again, then pull it from the Park position.

out.
To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Turning the Hybrid System on
Pressing down on the brake pedal
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NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
Parking & turning off the Hybrid System

Insert key*.
Depress the brake pedal, and push the “POWER”
button briefly and firmly.
The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains on and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in succession from:
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
While depressing brake pedal, push Park
button above the shift lever, when the vehicle is
at a complete stop.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid
ACC Accessories such as radio will operate. System will shut off.

Information
-IG-ON Ignition
engaged.
is on, Hybrid System is not
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the motor water
OFF All systems OFF. pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
not a concern, but a standard operation of the vehicle
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key to ensure optimum performance.
fob) if smart key system is installed and activated.
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BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Instrument panel

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With navigation system1

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls Audio
Wiper and washer controls 12V Power outlet
“POWER” button Park button
Clock Electronic shift lever
“AUDIO” switch (Multi-information display control Ignition key (key fob) slot
switch) Cruise control lever
“CLIMATE” switch (Multi-information display control Smart key system cancel switch*
switch) Climate steering wheel switches
Multi-information display Dimmer control wheel
“DISPLAY” switch (Multi-information display control Audio steering wheel switches

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

switch)
“INFO” switch (Multi-information display control *If installed
switch)
Km/h or MPH button
Trip meter reset button
Emergency flasher switch

1 For details, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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Instrument cluster
Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning light1
Driver seat belt reminder light1
Front passenger seat belt reminder light1
Battery warning light2
Malfunction indicator light1
Low engine oil pressure warning light2
Low fuel level indicator light1
Master warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light2
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Open door warning light1
Airbag SRS warning light1
Vehicle Stability Control warning light1
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Engine oil replacement reminder light1
Hybrid vehicle battery warning light2
Electric power steering system warning light2
Smart Entry and Start warning light5
Turn signal indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light
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Slip indicator light
Automatic head light leveling system warning
light2
Cruise control indicator light3
Hybrid System warning light2
Running mode position indicator light4
Driving ready light
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic air conditioner indicator light
Recirculate mode indicator light
Windshield air flow indicator light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator light
Low temperature indicator light
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator light
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 2-5, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Multi-information display” Section 2-5, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
3 If this light falshes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
4 For details, refer to “Hybrid transaxle” Section 2-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
5 For details, refer to “Smart entry and start system” Section 2-1, 2005
Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Fuel tank door opener and cap Hood release lever

To release the hood Pull the lever inside vehicle.

To open the hood Insert finger through the
opening between the hood and grill. Pull up on
the catch lever inside the compartment and lift
the hood.
Engine compartment

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To open the fuel tank door from driver side Pull
up on the opener.
To remove the fuel tank cap Turn the cap
counterclockwise 90 degrees, then turn it an
additional 30 degrees. Pause slightly before
removing it.
The removed cap can be stored on the fuel
tank door.
Windshield washer fluid tank
To replace the fuel tank cap Turn clockwise until

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Brake fluid reservoir
a click is heard. If not tightened enough, Check Engine oil filler cap
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: MAINTAIN GASOLINE IN THE TANK AT ALL Inverter reservoir tank
TIMES. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM Fuse block/Jumpstart access points
CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GAS. Radiator and A/C condenser
Engine oil level dipstick
Back door Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

To open the back door Push the opener switch

under the handle, and raise the door.

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Hybrid Synergy Drive System 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, braking force generates electricity
which is then sent to the battery. In addition, the Insert key*.
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The Depress the brake pedal, and push the
benefits are better fuel economy, reduced vehicle “POWER” button briefly and firmly.
emissions and improved performance. The “READY” light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains on and a beep
Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of sounds, you may begin driving.
the Hybrid System are shown on the multi-
*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
information display.

Tips for improved fuel economy
Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels
specified in the Owner's Manual.
Link trips, if possible, 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.
OVERVIEW
fob) if smart key system is installed and activated.
Without pressing down on the brake pedal
The brake pedal must be depressed to turn the
Hybrid System on. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, pressing “POWER” will change the
operation mode in succession from:
ACC Accessories such as the radio will operate.
-IG-ON Ignition
engaged.
is on, Hybrid System is not

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
•The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems OFF All systems OFF.
as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage
are both very dangerous and can cause death, severe Turning off the Hybrid System
burns, electric shock or other serious injuries.
•In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch,
remove or replace high voltage cables which are
colored orange, and/or their connectors, high voltage
parts such as the inverter unit, hybrid vehicle battery,
etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Depress the brake pedal, then push the Park

button above the shifter.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Key fob Smart key system (if installed)

By carrying a smart key, the vehicle can be locked,

Master key Ignition key and wireless remote.
unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged without
Mechanical key Can be removed to manually
handling the key.
lock/unlock the driver’s door only.
Ignition key (key fob) slot Locking operation Unlocking operation
Using a mechanical key Front door Front door

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Back door Back door
To use the mechanical key Slide the lock knob and
pull out. To lock the doors Push the lock button on the
Keyless entry outside door handle (with all doors closed, and the
Hybrid System turned off).
Locking operation Unlocking operation
To unlock the doors With the key within 3 feet of
the door, take hold of the door handle.

To lock Push “ .”
To unlock driver door Push “ ” once.
To unlock all the doors Push “ ” twice.
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Alarm operation
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for
safety. Refer to your Owner’s Manual, and page 14 of
this guide for smart key unlocking programmable
options.
Smart key system cancel switch
ON OFF

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

To activate alarm with remote Push “ .”
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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To disable smart key system Push the cancel switch
located below the steering wheel.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn the smart key
system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged
periods of time. For more battery saving information,
refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Smart key unlock functions- Hybrid transaxle
Programmable (if installed)
Shift position
The smart key unlocking function can be Park button
programmed to operate in 3 different modes when
smart key is activated. In all modes, grasping the
passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Driver side door only Grasp driver side handle to
unlock driver side door only.
All doors All doors will unlock by grasping driver
side, or back door handle.
Driver side and back door To open driver side door The shift lever
or back door independently, grasp the handle. always returns to
its original position
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information after shifting

OVERVIEW
on this feature, and how to change modes. operation. Shift lever

Parking brake The shift position is displayed on the instrument

cluster.
Park button
D,B,N P:Push the Park button, when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Reverse (Buzzer sounds)
Indicator light
P R:Shift the lever while depressing
To set Depress the pedal. the brake pedal.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
To release Depress again. D,B,N R:Shift the lever when the vehicle
is completely stopped.
Tilt steering wheel Neutral
D,B,P N:Shift the lever and hold until
the “N” Neutral indicator is displayed.
From P to N, you must depress the brake
pedal.
Driving
P D: Shift the lever while depressing
the brake pedal.
R D: Shift the lever when the

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

To change the steering wheel angle Hold the vehicle is completely stopped.
steering wheel, push the lock release lever down, B,N D: Shift the lever.
tilt to desired angle, and return the lever to its Engine brake Increases engine braking
locked position.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle Shift the lever only from “D” to “B” or
is in motion. vice versa
Shifting the lever improperly will cause the rejection
function to operate. A beep will sound and the
hybrid transaxle cannot be shifted.
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BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Lights & turn signals Window wiper & washer
Headlights Front
High beam indicator

Headlight indicator Intermittent speed Push the lever down to

position 1.
Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and Interval adjuster Twist the band to adjust the
instrument panel lights Twist the lever knob to intermittent speed.
position 1. Slow speed Push the lever down to position 3.

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Headlights and all of the above Twist the lever Fast speed Push the lever down to position 4.
knob to position 2. Single wipe Push the lever up to position 5.
AUTO* Twist the lever knob to position 3. Wash and wipe Pull the lever toward you.
-Daytime running light system Automatically
Rear (if installed)
turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
High beams Push the lever forward.
Low beams
High beam flasher Pull the lever toward you.
Note: Automatic light cutoff system*
Automatically turns off lights when the driver’s
door is opened with the hybrid system off. Rear slow speed Twist the lever knob to position 7.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
*if installed Rear high speed Twist the lever knob to position 8.
Rear wash and wipe Twist the lever knob upward
Turn signals
or downward to position 9.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
(if installed)
Indicator light

Right or left turn Push the lever up or down.

Lane change Move the lever up or down to
position 2 and hold. Buttons

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Garage door openers manufactured under license
Front fog lights (if installed)
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com
To turn on/off the fog lights Twist the band.
*HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Seat adjustments-Front Windows
Driver side
Window lock
switch

Window operation
Position lever To open or close Push down or pull up on the switch.
Seatback angle lever Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
Seats-Head restraints switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window mid-
Front Rear

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way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch

Push the switch to deactivate the passenger windows.

Luggage storage box

Lock release button Lock release buttons
To raise Pull up the head restraint.
To lower Push down the head restraint while
pressing the lock release button.
Seat adjustments-Rear

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
To open Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position
and open the lid.
Lock release buttons Cup and Bottle holders

To fold rear seats Lower the head restraints. Push Rear

down the lock release button and fold the seatback
down.
Front
Power outlets

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Instrument panel (12V) Center console box (12V)

Bottle

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Air conditioning/Heating Steering wheel switches

“AC AUTO”
Temperature
Air intake selector Push to select fresh or
recirculated air.
With navigation system1 Windshield vent
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Cruise control

OVERVIEW
Outside temperature display Turning system on/off Setting a speed
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 button. Indicator light
“AUTO” icon Touch to turn automatic air To turn the system “ON” or “OFF” Push the
conditioning ON/OFF. button.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror To set a speed Bring the vehicle to the desired
speed. Push the lever down toward “- SET.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
defogger icon
Windshield air flow icon To cancel the set speed Pull the lever to “CANCEL.”
The set speed may also be cancelled by
Air intake selector icon Push to select fresh or
depressing the brake pedal.
recirculated air. To clear windshield quickly,“ ” To resume set speed after cancel Push the lever
will automatically set to fresh air. up toward “+ RES.” Note that if vehicle speed
“CLIMATE” button Push to display the air falls below 25 mph, the set speed will not be
conditioning operation screen. resumed.
Air conditioning on-off icon NOTE: To raise set speed, push up toward “+RES.”
To select air flow vents To lower set speed, push down toward “-SET.”
Touch one of the following:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Light Control-Instrument panel

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Instrument panel vents
Floor and panel vents
Floor vents
Floor and windshield vents To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
Rotate the wheel up to increase, or down to
1 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.” decrease the brightness of the instrument panel
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Audio BASIC OPERATION
Type 1 To turn on the audio system Push “PWR,” “AM,”
“FM,” “DISC,” or “TAPE.DISC.”
With
navigation To turn off the system Push “PWR.”
system1
To adjust the volume Turn “VOL.”
To adjust tone and balance Touch the “SOUND”
icon on the screen to display the menu.

RADIO
To select a station Push either side of “SEEK TRACK.”
To scan for stations Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
To select the band Push “AM” or “FM”.

OVERVIEW
-To preset a station Tune in the desired station and
touch a station selector icon (1-6) until you hear a
beep.
Type 2
-To select a preset station Touch desired station
With
navigation selector icon (1-6) on the display.
system1

CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER

To play Insert a cassette tape.
To fast forward Touch “ ” icon on the display.
To rewind Touch “ ” icon on the display.
To select a direction Touch “ ” icon on the display.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
To eject a cassette tape Push “ .”

CD PLAYER
To play Insert a compact disc.
To select a track Push either side of “SEEK TRACK.”
To scan tracks on a disc Touch “SCAN” icon on the
Audio operation screen
display. Push again to hold selection.
Audio operation To eject a compact disc Push “ .”
screen Type 2 only is equipped with ...
CD Changer
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD”
until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter
will close and then re-open for next disc.
To display the screen Push “AUDIO” button.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Audio continued Door locks-Power
Steering wheel switches

To lock Push down on the front of the switch.

Volume control switch To unlock Push down on the back of the switch.
“MODE” switch Push to select an audio mode. Doors-Child safety locks
“ ” switch
> >

In radio mode Push to select a preset station;

push and hold to seek a station.

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In tape mode Push to skip up or down to
next/previous track; push and hold to fast
forward or reverse.
In CD mode Push to skip up or down to
To lock the inside handle Move the lever to
next/previous track.
“LOCK,” allowing the door to be opened only from
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. the outside.

Clock Seat belts

Take up
slack
Too high

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Keep as low on
hips as possible

To reset the hour Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes Push the “M” button.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find out more information about seat belts, and
how to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

To raise Slide the anchor upward.

To lower Squeeze the lock release button and slide
the anchor downward.
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BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System Emergency flashers
The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
front, side and side curtain* airbags are designed to
provide further protection for the driver and
outboard passenger in addition to the primary safety
protection provided by the seat belts.
Please read the following caution boxes, and refer
to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
*If installed
To turn the emergency flashers ON/OFF Push the
button.
•The driver and front passenger airbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) is designed only as a supplement to
the primary protection of the seat belt systems of the
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)1 (if installed)

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driver and front passenger. The front seat occupants are Helps provide comprehensive control of the Anti-
particularly susceptible to injury if they do not wear their lock Brakes, Brake-Assist2, Traction Control, engine
seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they control and other systems. This system helps
may be thrown forward. To obtain maximum protection in maintain control of the vehicle under adverse
an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle
should always wear their seat belts when driving because
conditions.
serious injuries or death can result to unrestrained
occupants. For instructions and precautions concerning the Rear Air Vent
seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in the Owner’s Manual.
•Toyota strongly urges the use 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 use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front
seat. The force of the rapid inflation of the passenger

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
airbag can cause severe injury or death to a child.
•Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing NOTE: The air vent on the right side of the rear
child restraint system on the front seat. If you must install seatback is designed to assist in cooling the hybrid
a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible. vehicle battery. DO NOT BLOCK OR COVER THIS
•Make sure you have complied with all installation VENT, as it may cause overheating, resulting in
instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer reduced performance.
and the system is properly secured.
•The Toyota driver, front passenger, front seat-mounted side
airbags and side curtain airbags are Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger
airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal)
collisions where the magnitude and duration of the
forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the design
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threshold level. In all other accidents, the airbags will not Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

inflate.
•To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag,
always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat
as far back as possible from the airbag modules and do not
lean against the door.
•Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the
seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any
front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS
may cause serious injury or death.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for further instructions.
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.
2 Brake-Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of
the benefits of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also
depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road
conditions.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Jump starting
Jump start terminal

The jump start terminal is in the fuse box. To access

the terminal, open the fuse block cover and the
jump start terminal cover.
Connecting jumper cables

Recommended
connecting point

Connect positive (red) jumper cable to the jump

start terminal.
Connect positive (red) jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
Connect negative (black) jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the booster battery.
Connect negative (black) jumper cable to the
recommended connecting point of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
Depress brake pedal, and press “POWER” button
to start the vehicle.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Introducing the new

Prius

BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION

Spare tire & tools
Tool location
GET THE FEELING. TOYOTA.

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.
Wheel nut wrench
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended Jack handle
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Jack
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We Spare tire
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Removing the spare tire

OVERVIEW
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.
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Remove the jack box.
! A word about safe vehicle operations

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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

malfunction. Flat tire changes
Fluid delivery
All information in this Pocket Reference Road hazard
Guide is current at the time of printing. Concierge service
Toyota reserves the right to make changes Mechanical first aid
at any time without notice. Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance
1-877-304-6492
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