TOYOTA Prius 2011 User Manual

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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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CAUTION

n General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

n General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

n Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation

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(e.g. a lid opens).

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Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and mainten ance inform a tion

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident

Detailed vehicle information

For owners

Index

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

Pictorial index

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Parking lights

P. 432

Hood

P. 209

P. 213

Headlights (low beam)

Moon roof with Solar Panel∗

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 209

P. 102

P. 97

Daytime running lights* and

headlights (high beam)

P. 209, 210

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Front side marker lights

Front turn signal lights

Fog lights∗

P. 209

P. 181

P. 212

Fuel filler door

P. 106

Rear window wiper

P. 215

Side doors

P. 67

Tires

l Rotation l Replacement l Inflation pressure l Information

P. 453 P. 532 P. 463 P. 581

Rear window defogger

Back door

License plate lights

P. 300

P. 72

P. 209

Tail and rear side marker lights

P. 209

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Rear turn signal lights

∗: If equipped

*: Canada only

P. 181

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Interior

Head restraints

Seat belts

P. 85

Power window switches

P. 99

P. 82

SRS driver airbag

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 115

Armrest Cup holder

Rear seat

Console box

P. 394

P. 383

P. 80

P. 380

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Glove boxes

Front seat

SRS side airbag

Floor mat

P. 395

P. 379

P. 78

P. 115

With moon roof

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Personal/interior lights

Interior light

SRS curtain shield airbag

“SOS” button∗

Vanity mirror

Sun visor

P. 374

P. 408

P. 388

P. 387

P. 374

P. 115

P. 93

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Moon roof switch Garage door opener switches∗

P. 102

P. 401

∗: If equipped

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Without moon roof

Interior

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Overhead console Personal/interior lights

SRS curtain shield airbag

“SOS” button∗

Vanity mirror

P. 381

Interior light

P. 408

P. 388

P. 374

P. 115

P. 93

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Sun visor Garage door opener switches∗

P. 387

P. 401

Inside lock button

Power window switches

Window lock switch

P. 67

Door lock switch

P. 67

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P. 99

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Instrument panel

Bottle holder

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch∗

P. 385

Horn

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 209

P. 181

P. 212

P. 183

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Audio system

Navigation system

P. 213 P. 215

P. 184 P. 191

P. 302

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Cup holder

Pre-collision braking off switch SRS knee airbag

P. 383

Glove boxes

P. 379

P. 258

P. 115

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

P. 92

lever Parking brake pedal

Hood opener Fuel filler door opener

P. 182

P. 432

P. 106

Ventilation switch∗

Headlight cleaner switch∗

Outside rear view mirror

switches

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 293

P. 216

P. 97

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P. 186

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Instrument panel

Talk switch∗*

P. 337

Audio remote control switches

P. 334

Telephone switch∗*

Distance switch∗

“LKA” switch∗

Cruise control switch∗

Climate remote control switches

“DISP” button

P. 191

“TRIP” button

P. 191

P. 337

P. 221

P. 243

P. 217, 221

P. 291

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MPH or km/h button

APGS pre-support switch*

P. 185

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Power (ignition) switch

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 164

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Instrument panel

Air conditioning system

P. 280

Rear window defogger switch

P. 300

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“PWR MODE” switch

“ECO MODE” switch

“EV” switch

P. 170

P. 173

Emergency flasher

switch

Shift lever

P. 496

P. 173

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“P” position switch

P. 173

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Luggage compartment

P. 72

light

Auxiliary

P. 397

box

Luggage cover∗

Auxiliary box

Cargo hooks

P. 397

Cargo hooks

P. 397

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∗: If equipped

PRIUS

2011

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

2011 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.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 8 Indicator symbols 4-5

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

Light control-Instrument panel 9

Smart Key system

1,2

Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 18-19

Auto lock/unlock functions

Clock 23 Cruise control 20 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 20-21 EV-Drive Mode 12 Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

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 display

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Parking brake 12 Power outlets 19 Seat adjustments-Front 13 Seat heaters 16 Seat-Folding down rear seat 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

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 25 Door locks 25 Seat belts 24 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24 Spare tire & tools 25 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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

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

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls Voice command button

1,2

“TRIP” button Multi-information display button Steering wheel climate controls Cruise control “LKA” switch Distance switch Telephone controls

1,2

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

Wiper and washer controls Mph or km/h button Advanced Parking Guide System/Intelligent Parking Assist pre-support

1,2

switch Power button Multi-information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system

1,2

Air Conditioning system

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror “EV” switch

/Rear window defogger button

“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 switch Solar ventilation switch

Instrument panel light control

If equipped

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.”

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Service indicators and reminders 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, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)

Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

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

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

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

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Electric power steering system warning

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 indicator

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Cruise control indicator

Lane Keep Assist indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Automatic headlight leveling system warning

Pre-Collision System warning light

High coolant temperature warning light

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

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 door is opened.

Panic button

Push and hold

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

OVERVIEW

Depress brake pedal

Carrying

Push

Power (without starting Hybrid System)

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

ACCESSORY

OFF

Locking operation (if equipped)

Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.

All systems OFF.

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Unlocking operation (if equipped)

Carry remote to lock

All-door lock

Touch

Carry remote to unlock

Driver door unlock*

Grasp

Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Push

Unlock

Push

Lock

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

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

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Store

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

Hood release

Turn to open

Pull

Engage support rod

Pull up latch and raise hood

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