Toyota PRIUS 2012 Reference Guide
PRIUS
2012
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2012
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
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1
1,2
6
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18
Auto lock/ unlock
1
10
Clock 22
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 Display
2
22
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
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 14
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Program mable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3
HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
1
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
26-27
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
2,3
1,2,3
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
“LKA” switch
Distance switch
Telephone controls
1
1
1
2,3
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Mph or km/h button
Head-up display switches
1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
Navigation system
1,2
/Display audio system
1,3
Air Conditioning controls
2
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV MODE” switch
1
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
Solar ventilation switch
1
1
Instrument panel light control
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3
For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
3
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-information display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
Brake system warning
1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
1
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
1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Master warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
If indic ator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
1
1
1
4
Electric power steering system warning
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
READY indicator
ECO Driving indicator
EV indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
ECO Mode indicator
Power Mode indicator
Front fog light indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
1
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Pre-Collision System warning light
High coolant temperature warning light
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
5
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
Push and hold
6
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
ON
OFF
Locking (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Power ON; hybrid system is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Unlocking (if equipped)
All-door lock
To uc h
Driver door unlock*
Grasp
Back door lock/ unlock (if equipped)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push
Push
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Unlock
Lock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping a passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
7
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull
Store
Hood release
Tu rn to o p e n
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Engage support rod
Pull up latch and
raise hood
8
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