Toyota Prius 2012 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
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When driving
Interior
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features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Information on the hybrid system and 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
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For owners
Index
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ........ 30
Hybrid system
precautions ........................ 36
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 42
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ..................................... 56
1-2. Key information
Keys..................................... 58
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 123
Moon roof with Solar
Panel ................................ 126
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 131
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 135
Theft prevention labels
(for the U.S.A.) ................. 137
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system
(with entry function)............ 61
Smart key system
(without entry function)....... 79
Wireless remote control ....... 85
Side doors............................ 87
Back door............................. 93
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats........................... 99
Rear seats.......................... 102
Head restraints................... 105
Seat belts........................... 109
Steering wheel ................... 117
Inside rear view mirror........ 118
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 121
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 138
SRS airbags ....................... 140
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 154
Child restraint systems ....... 160
Installing child restraints ..... 165
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 180
Power (ignition) switch........ 192
EV drive mode .................... 199
Hybrid transmission ............ 202
Turn signal lever ................. 211
Parking brake...................... 212
Horn.................................... 213
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 214
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 219
Multi-information display..... 223
Head-up display.................. 243
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 250
Fog light switch................... 256
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 258
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 262
Headlight cleaner switch..... 265
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control..................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 286
Driving assist systems........ 296
Hill-start assist control........ 301
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)............................ 303
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 311
Vehicle load limits............... 316
Winter driving tips............... 317
Trailer towing...................... 322
Dinghy towing..................... 323
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system...... 326
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 337
Solar Ventilation System.... 339
Remote Air Conditioning
System............................. 342
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch............................... 346
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............ 347
Using the AUX port/
USB port .......................... 352
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 357
• Glove boxes ..................... 358
• Console box ..................... 359
• Cup holders ...................... 360
• Bottle holders ................... 362
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 363
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 364
Vanity mirrors ..................... 365
Outside temperature
display .............................. 366
Power outlets...................... 367
Seat heaters....................... 369
Armrest............................... 371
Floor mats........................... 372
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 374
Garage door opener........... 380
Safety Connect................... 388
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 353
• Front interior lights ........... 354
• Personal lights ................. 355
• Rear interior light.............. 355
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 396
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 399
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 402
General maintenance.......... 405
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 409
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 410
Hood ................................... 413
Positioning a floor jack........ 416
Engine compartment........... 419
12-volt battery..................... 431
Tires.................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure ......... 447
Wheels................................ 451
Electronic key battery.......... 454
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 456
Light bulbs........................... 467
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 484
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 485
If you think something
is wrong............................ 492
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 493
If a warning message
is displayed ...................... 507
If you have a flat tire........... 523
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 538
If you lose your keys........... 540
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 541
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 543
If your vehicle overheats .... 549
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 556
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Vehicle specifications
Index
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 560
Fuel information ................. 571
Tire information.................. 575
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 590
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 597
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 600
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 601
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 603
Abbreviation list ............... 616
Alphabetical index............ 618
What to do if... .................. 630
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Pictorial index
P. 256
P. 250, 253
P. 250
P. 250
P. 413
P. 258
P. 121
P. 126
P. 211
P. 253
Exterior
Moon roof with Solar Panel
Windshield wipers
Hood
Outside rear view mirrors
Front turn signal lights
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Fog lights
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 131
P. 211
P. 346
P. 437
P. 523
P. 569
P. 575
P. 250
P. 250
P. 87
Back door
P. 93
P. 262
P. 250
Rear window defoggers
Rear window wiper
Fuel filler door
License plate lights
Side doors
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Camera*
Rear turn signal lights
Tail lights
Rear side marker lights
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 372
Pictorial index
P. 140
P. 140
P. 99
P. 102
P. 358
P. 105
P. 109
P. 371
P. 360
Head restraints
Interior
Seat belts
Cup holders
Armrest
SRS front passenger airbag
Glove boxes
Rear seats
SRS side airbags
Front seats
Floor mat
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A
P. 118
P. 380
P. 364
P. 140
P. 355
P. 365
P. 355
P. 388
P. 388
P. 126
P. 363
Sun visors
Front interior/personal lights
Microphone*
Rear interior light
SRS curtain shield airbags
Vanity mirrors
“SOS” button
Moon roof switch
Auxiliary box
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 123
P. 123
P. 87
P. 87
Pictorial index
B
Window lock switch
Door lock switch
Inside lock button
Interior
Power window switches
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C
P. 359
P. 360
P. 352
P. 367
AUX port/USB port*
Console box
Power outlet
Cup holders
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 367
P. 369
P. 363
D
Seat heater switches
Interior
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Auxiliary box
Power outlet
Pictorial index
P. 250
P. 211
P. 256
P. 304
P. 212
P. 131
P. 439
P. 258
P. 262
P. 214
P. 223
P. 347
P. 140
P. 213
P. 140
P. 117
SRS driver airbag
Horn
Headlight switch
Instrument panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
Navigation system*
Audio system*
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SRS knee airbag
Fuel filler door opener
Parking brake pedal
Pre-collision braking off switch
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
: If equipped
1
*
:Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’ s Manual”.
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P. 217
P. 265
P. 413
P. 339
P. 121
Pictorial index
A
Instrument panel
Outside rear view mirror switches
Headlight cleaner switch
Ventilation switch
Instrument panel light control dial
Hood lock release lever
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B
P. 224
P. 266
P. 270
P. 270
P. 224, 228
P. 337
P. 286
“TRIP” button
Climate remote control switches
Audio remote
control switches
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*
1, 2
1, 2
*
1, 2
“DISP” button
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
LKA switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
switch
: If equipped
1
*
:Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’ s Manual”.
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P. 230
P. 216
P. 192
Pictorial index
P. 243
C
Instrument panel
Clock adjustment buttons
MPH or km/h button
Head-up display switches
Power (ignition) switch
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P. 326
P. 346
D
P. 199
P. 204
P. 204
P. 484
P. 202
P. 205
Air conditioning system
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
EV drive mode switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch
Shift lever
P position switch
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 377
P. 94
P. 376
P. 374
Luggage compartment light
Luggage compartment
Luggage cover
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Auxiliary box
Cargo hooks
: If equipped
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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 illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and 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
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner 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.
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Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)
is obtained
• In response to official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency.
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery (traction 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 that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery (traction battery) must be disposed
of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that
can result in death or serious injury.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
ITOPP105
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toy ota and its
equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
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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 (e.g. a lid opens).
Before driving
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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features...... 30
Hybrid system
precautions...................... 36
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.............................. 42
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips................................... 56
1-2. Key information
Keys................................... 58
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system
(with entry function) ......... 61
Smart key system
(without entry function) .... 79
Wireless remote
control.............................. 85
Side doors.......................... 87
Back door........................... 93
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats......................... 99
Rear seats........................ 102
Head restraints................. 105
Seat belts......................... 109
Steering wheel................. 117
Inside rear view mirror ..... 118
Outside rear view
mirrors............................ 121
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................ 123
Moon roof with Solar
Panel.............................. 126
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................. 131
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system.......... 135
Theft prevention labels
(for the U.S.A.)............... 137
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture..... 138
SRS airbags..................... 140
Front passenger
occupant classification
system ........................... 154
Child restraint systems..... 160
Installing child
restraints........................ 165
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1-1. Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions,
improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid system features
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