Toyota PRIUS 2006 Reference Guide

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2006

Pocket Reference Guide

2006 Prius

This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in the 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 the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Wheel nut wrench Jack handle

Jack Spare tire

Removing the spare tire

OVERVIEWBASIC VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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 Pocket 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 yellow throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe oper help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.

All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

ating instructions to

Remove the luggage storage box. Loosen the bolt and remove it. 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 Lockout protection Flat tire changes Fluid delivery Road hazard Concierge service Mechanical first aid

Toyota Prius Roadside Assistance

1-877-304-6495

INDEX

Item Page no.

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Hybrid Synergy Drive System 2 Keyless entry 4 Key fob 3 Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9 Shifting 8 Smart Key system (Smart entry and start) 5-6

Smart Key unlock functions

Turning the Hybrid System ON 7

OVERVIEW

Rear hatch 14 Engine maintenance 15 Fuel tank door opener and cap 14 Hood release 15 Indicator symbols 12-13 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument panel 10-11

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-21 Audio 22-23 AUX audio jack 24 Clock 24 Cruise control 21 Cup and bottle holders 25

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

Light Control-Instrument panel 24 Lights & turn signals 16 Luggage storage box 24 Parking brake 25 Power outlets 25 Seat adjustments-Front 18 Seat adjustments-Rear 18 Seats-Head restraints 18 Tilt steering wheel 19 Window wiper & washer 17 Windows 19

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

24-Hour Roadside Assistance 29 Door locks 26 Doors-Child safety locks 26 Emergency flashers 27 Jump starting 28 Rear air vent 27 Seat belts 26 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26 Spare tire & tools 29

Tire Pressure Warning System 27

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable

features, please visit your Toyota dealer.

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

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

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, braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the 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 multiinformation 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 When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy. Minimize use of the air conditioning.

•The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage are both very dangerous and can cause death, severe 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.

, especially on the highway.

Key fob

Master key

Ignition key

Mechanical key

*Lock/Unlock the driver’s door only

Slide

Pull out

Master key Ignition key & wireless remote. Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be

removed to manually lock/unlock driver’s door only Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely in. When removing, gently pull, it will be pushed out by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY; if it cannot be removed, push it all the way in again, then pull it out. To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the lock knob in the direction of the arrow

(key fob) slot

OVERVIEWBASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Alarm operation

Smart Key system (if equipped)

By carrying a Smart Key, the vehicle can be locked, unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged without handling the key.

Locking operation

Front door

Push

Rear hatch

Push

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Push

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Unlocking operation

Front door

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 the following section of this guide for Smart Key unlocking programmable options.

Rear hatch

Smart Key system cancel switch

Push

OFF

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

Smart Key unlock functions

The Smart Key unlocking function can be programmed to operate in 3 different modes when Smart Key is activated. In all modes, grasping the front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

-To open driver side door only, grasp driver side handle.

-To open all doors, grasp any door handle.

-To open driver side door or either back door independently, grasp the handle.

Owner’s Manual for more details.

(if equipped)

Turning the Hybrid System ON

Pressing down on the brake pedal

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:

ACC

IG-ON

OFF

*It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.

Accessories such as radio will operate. Ignition is on, Hybrid System is not

engaged. All systems OFF.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on this feature, and how to change modes.

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