TOYOTA Prius 2010 User Manual

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

1-800-331-4331

Printed in U.S.A. 6/10

08-TCS-04342

00505-QRG10-PRI

PRIUS

2 0 1 0

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

2010 Prius

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, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius.

! A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations. Every Prius 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.

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

OVERVIEW

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Center auxiliary box		FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Wheel nut	Jack
wrench
Jack handle
	Towing eyelet
Spare tire

Removing the spare tire

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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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 entry1	6
Light control-Instrument panel	9
Smart Key system1,2	7
Air Conditioning/Heating	16
Audio	18-19
Auto lock functions1	10
Clock	23
Cruise control	20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control	20-21
EV-Drive Mode	12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3	23
Hill start Assist Control (HAC)	23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System	10
Lights1 & turn signals	15
LKA (Lane Keep Assist)	21
Moonroof	17
Multi-information display2	22
Parking brake	12
Power outlets	19
Seat adjustments-Front	13
Seat heaters	16
Seats-Folding down second row seats	13
Seats-Head restraints	13
Solar ventilation system	17
Steering wheel switches	19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)	22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	12
Transmission	11
Windows-Power	14
Windshield wipers & washers	14
Doors-Child safety locks	25
Door locks	24
Seatbelts	24
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor	24
Spare tire & tools	25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System	24

1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls

Voice command button1,2

“TRIP” button

Multi-information display button

Steering wheel climate controls

Cruise control1

“LKA” switch1

Distance switch1

Telephone controls1,2

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls1

Wiper and washer controls1

Mph or km/h button

Advance Parking Guide System/Intelligent Parking Assist pre-support switch1,2

Power button

Multi-information display

Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2

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Automatic Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning controls

Outside rearview mirror1/Back window defogger button “EV” switch1

“ECO MODE” switch “PWR MODE” switch Emergency flasher button Shift lever

“P” position switch

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Fuel filler door opener

Power rearview mirror control Headlight cleaner switch1 Solar ventilation switch1 Instrument panel light control

1 If equipped

2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Service indicator and reminder

Fuel gauge

Transmission shift position indicator

Multi-information display

Instantaneous fuel consumption

Speedometer

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010

Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning1

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1

Driver seatbelt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seatbelt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning1

Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Electric power steering system warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

READY indicator

EV Drive Mode indicator

Eco Mode indicator

Power Mode indicator

Front fog light indicator

Slip indicator/Hill start Assist Control indicator1

Cruise control indicator2

Lane Keep Assist indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Automatic headlight leveling system warning1

Pre-Collision System warning light1

High coolant temperature warning light1

2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2010 Owner’s Manual.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.

Remote Air Conditioning system operation (if equipped)

	Will automatically shut off
	after three minutes, or if a	Push and hold
	door is opened.

Panic button

Push and hold

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Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

	Green indicator ON	OVERVIEW
Depress	Push
brake pedal
Carrying

Power (without starting Hybrid System)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACCESSORY Accessories such as the radio will operate.

ON			Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
OFF			All systems OFF.

Locking operation (if equipped) Unlocking operation (if equipped)

Front door lock

Front door unlock*

Touch
	Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock	Carry remote to lock/unlock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)

			AND SAFETY
	Push	Push	EMERGENCY
Carry remote to	Unlock	Lock
lock/unlock

	* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door	FEATURES
	only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Turn

Pull

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Hood release

Pull	Pull up latch and
	raise hood
Engage support rod
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Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness control

-

Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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.”

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Hybrid Synergy Drive 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 multi-information display.

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.

Starting the Hybrid System

(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.

Auto lock functions

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 or ignition switch OFF.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Transmission

Park button

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Engine brake*

OVERVIEW

*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.

Power Mode

Push

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.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

EV-Drive Mode (if equipped)

Push

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.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Lock release lever	Angle
	Length

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Parking brake

Set: Depress

Release: Depress again

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Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position (forward/backward)

Seatback angle

Height crank (driver side; if equipped)

Lumbar support (driver side; if equipped)

Seats-Head restraints

Front	Rear center	Rear outboard

Lock release button

Lock release button

Lock release button

Seats-Folding down second row seats

(1) Press down

(2) Fold down

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windows-Power

Up	Window lock switch
	Down

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.

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*	Single wipe
	Interval wipe
	Slow
Pull to wash and wipe	Fast

*Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

Rear (if equipped)

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

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Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Auto*

Headlights

Parking lights

* If equipped

Low beam

High beam flasher

High beam

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cutoff system (if equipped) Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Push

Driver seat

Push

Front passenger seat

Air Conditioning/Heating

Front automatic Air Conditioning

Temperature selector Temperature setting display Air outlet display

Fan speed display Fan speed control Windshield defogger

Air Conditioning ON/OFF

Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)

Airflow vent

In “” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.

Fresh or recirculated cabin air Automatic climate control ON

Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically.

Climate control OFF

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Solar ventilation system (if equipped)

Off On

With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, turn on the solar ventilation switch.

OVERVIEW

The solar ventilation system allows ventilation of the vehicle interior when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Opening operation

Push once to tilt up; again to open partway; again to open completely.

Push

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

Closing operation	FEATURES/OPERATIONS
	Push and hold
	FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Type 1	Preset buttons - functions in other
	modes indicated above number

Push to turn ON/OFF

Seek station/ CD track select

Eject CD

Mute

Station/CD

track scan

Push to adjust tone & balance

Push to skip up/down folder and radio category type

Mode	View CD text

Type 2 (with JBL speakers and Bluetooth® function)

Load CD(s)

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.

CD changer (Type 2 only)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-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 select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”

To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.

To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

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AUX audio jack (if equipped)

OVERVIEW

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.

Power outlets

Lower center console

Center console box (if equipped)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Power switch must be set at “ACCESSORY” or “ON” mode to be used.

Steering wheel switches

	Audio control	Climate control
		Fresh or
	Volume control	recirculated
		cabin air
		Temperature
		selector

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.

“ v v ”

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Resume2

Increase speed

Cancel1
Set	Decrease speed

1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (if equipped)

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”

Fixed speed mode

(1)To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward and hold until the “ ” indicator appears.

(2)To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise Control section.

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Distance control mode

OVERVIEW

Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes or speeds up.

(1)To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The “RADAR READY” and “” will come on.

(2)To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control on the previous page.

LONG		MIDDLE			SHORT

(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.

LKA (Lane Keep Assist) (if equipped)

When activated, the LKA system camera detects lane markings and alerts the driver when the vehicle strays from its lane. Driver may also experience a slight steering torque.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-information display

Push “DISP” to change information in the following:

(1)Energy monitor

(2)Hybrid System Indicator

(3)5-minute/1-minute interval fuel consumption display

(4)Fuel consumption history display

Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)

(if equipped)

Microphone (type A)			Microphone (type B)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Volume

Voice command button

End call

Start call

Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.

Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Clock

H- Hour set M- Minute set :00- Round off

minutes

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjusting time.

Hill start Assist Control (HAC)

Brake pedal

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*

(if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-6 in 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.

* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatbelts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

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 more information about seatbelts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)

System

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires, indicator will illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

OVERVIEW

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Center auxiliary box

Wheel nut

wrench

Jack

Jack handle

Towing eyelet

Spare tire

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Removing the spare tire

FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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MN 00505-QRG10-PRI

Printed in the USA 4/09

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioner system or hybrid system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.

Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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