Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 Quick Reference Manual

QUICK RE FERENCE GUIDE

PRIUS ALPHA

2 0 1 2

mycar.pk

A word about safe vehicle operations

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 & MYCAR

wish you many years of satisfied driving in your Prius

Alpha.

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

Prius

ALPHA

IND

OVE

FEAT

SAF

EME

Visi

Hom

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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 entry

Light control-Instrument panel 9

Smart Key system

Air Conditioning/Heating 17 Audio 18

Auto lock/unlock

Clock 23 Cruise control 20 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 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

Panoramic roof shades

19 Parking brake 12 Power outlets 20 Seat adjustments-Front 13 Seat heaters 16 Seat-Folding down rear seat 14 Seats-Flattening front seatbacks 13 Seats-Head restraints 13 Steering wheel switches 19 Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 22 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12 Transmission 11 Trip information display 22 Windows-Power 16 Windshield wipers & washers 14

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

26-27

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

A O A P S T F H A In H

NOT

Syste

Steering wheel audio controls Steering wheel climate controls Trip information display button “TRIP” button Cruise control Radar cruise control distance switch

Telephone controls

Voice command button

1,2

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

Wiper and washer controls Trip information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system

1,2

Mph or km/h button Emergency flasher button Power button “P” position switch Shift lever

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button AUX port/USB port Power outlet Seat heater switches

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Fuel filler door opener Headlight cleaner switch

Advanced Parking Guidance System switch

1,2

Instrument panel light control Hood lock release lever

If equipped

For vehicles with a display audio or navigation system, refer to the “Display Audio Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune

, please consult the “Navigation

System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

Service indicators and reminders Clock Odometer and trip meter display Trip information display Hybrid battery (traction battery) status Fuel gauge Transmission shift position indicator Speedometer Hybrid System indicator

Charging system warning

Brake system warning

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

If th

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Driver seat belt reminder and/or front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Low fuel level warning

Electric power steering system warning

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)

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.

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Headlight low/high beam indicators

Turn signal indicator

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator

Cruise control indicators

READY indicator

Front fog light indicator

Eco Mode indicator

EV drive mode indicator

Automatic headlight leveling system warning

Pre-Collision System warning light

High coolant temperature warning light

Power Mode indicator

EV indicator

Eco driving indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Maintenance required reminder

Hybrid System warning

Smart Key system warning

Hybrid System overheat warning

P position request indicator

Low Hybrid battery (traction battery) warning

LED headlight warning

Parking lock system warning

Parking lock system warning message

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Star

With oper

Pow

Panic button

Push and hold

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

safety.

* Dri

all

NOT

Loc

Carr

Bac

Carr lock

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Smart Key system

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.

All systems OFF.

ACCESSORY

OFF

Push

Depress brake pedal

Carrying

Green indicator ON

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

Power (without starting Hybrid System)

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or

all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or rear hatch will unlock all doors.

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

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

All-door lock

Driver door unlock*

Back door lock/unlock

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Touch

Grasp

Push

Lock

Push

Unlock

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

Hood release

Pull up latch and raise hood

Fuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: Tighten until one click is

heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Pull

Turn to open

Store

E E E W

NOT

Lig

Engage support rod

Pull

Upper slot: to open normally

Lower slot: to open widely

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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.”

Engine maintenance

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tra

* The

bra

Eco

Eco acce

Refe

(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.

Starting the Hybrid 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 Display Audio system screen or the navigation system screen.

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.

Hybrid Synergy Drive System

Auto lock/unlock

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 OFF.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Pow

Use mou

Refe

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Transmission

* 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.

Park button

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Engine brake*

the

Power Mode

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.

Push

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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

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

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

EV drive mode

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.

Push

Angle

Length

Lock release lever

Parking brake

Set: Depress Release: Depress again

S H S L

(1) M

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position (forward/backward) Height crank (driver side) Seatback angle Lumbar support (driver side)

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

Seats-Flattening front seatbacks

(1) Move front seats forward

(2) Remove head restraints

(3) Pull up

(4) Flatten seatbacks

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Front

Rear

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Lig

Tur

Hea

Fro

Aut

sec

Par

* If e

Intermittent windshield wiper frequency

Increase

Decrease

Type A

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Intermittent windshield wiper frequency

Increase

Decrease

Type B

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Type A

Type B

Typ

Par

Typ

Pull up

Seat-Folding down rear seat

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam flasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30

seconds.

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

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

High beam

Auto*

Headlights

Parking lights

Turn

* If equipped

OFF

Type A Type B

Auto*

Headlights

Parking lights

OFF

Auto*

Headlights

Parking lights

OFF

Type C

Type A Type B

Turn

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Push

Driver seat

Front passenger seat

Windows-Power

Down

Window lock switch

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.

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Air Conditioning/Heating

Air outlet display Temperature setting display Fan speed display Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes) Air Conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF Adjust/select Function select Slide the dial left and right to select the function:

-Fan speed control

-Temperature selector

-Airflow vent Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically switches to fresh air mode).

Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Windshield defogger

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Type 2 (additional function)

Audio (if equipped)

Type 1

* Refer to the “Navigation System With Entune Quick Reference Guide.”

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

Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more information.

USB/AUX port

Ste

Aud

“

P a

“

Eject CD

Push to turn ON/OFF

Seek station/ CD track select

Push to display audio screen

Turn to tune radio stations manually or select tracks or files

Touch screen display

Push to pause or resume playing

Ope

Pus

pre Access to navigation system*

Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more information.

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Steering wheel switches

Audio control

Climate control

“MODE”

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

“ ”

Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod

, etc.).

Volume control

Temperature selector

Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Panoramic roof shades (if equipped)

Opening operation

Closing operation

Push once to close. To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

Push once to open. To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

Push

mycar.pk

Cruise control

(if equipped)

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Increase speed

Decrease speed

Cancel

Resume

Set

Dista dista the s

(1) T

(2) T

(3) T

P p

(1) T

(2) T

Fixe

Refe befo

Dist

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Dy (if

Power outlets

Center console

Luggage compartment (if equipped)

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

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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 “ ” will

come on.

(2) To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control

section.

(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.

(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.

Fixed speed mode

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

Distance control mode

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (if equipped)

LONG

MIDDLE

SHORT

mycar.pk

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Trip information display

Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens:

(1) Current fuel consumption (2) Average fuel consumption (3) Cruising range (4) Hybrid System Indicator set up

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 the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for more information about phone connections and compatibility.

Microphone (type A)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Volume

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Microphone (type B)

Clo

Refe

HAC on b illum

Refe

Gar pro

Ref det

For htt

* Ho

Ga (if

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

lity.

Clock

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on adjusting time.

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

minutes

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.

Brake pedal

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

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 3-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

For programming assistance, contact HomeLink

at 1-800-355-3515, or visit

http://www.homelink.com.

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

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)

mycar.pk

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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 seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keep as low on hips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

If the Tire Pressure Warning indicator “ ” illuminates without blinking, adjust tire pressures to factory-specified levels.* The light will turn off after a few minutes. The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

* Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation specifications.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

To o

Rem

Refe

Movi

Rea

Lef

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

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

Wheel nut wrench

Spare tire

Towing eyelet

Center auxiliary box

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

Rear door

Jack

Jack handle

Doors-Child safety locks

Lock

Unlock

Left side deck board

mycar.pk

Ther has m

For s

•O

• Us pl

• In

Flo

Smar and

SST e firml

SST d allow back

Sma

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Star Safety System

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels.

Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction and vehicle control.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to each wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness for the current road conditions.

Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by "pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control.

Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than just the driver alone can.

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).

Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive safely.

Traction Control (TRAC)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to sudden stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectiveness of all four wheels.

All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System

, which combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

mycar.pk

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.

For safety, follow these steps:

• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.

• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in place.

• Install floor mats right side up.

Floor mat installation

Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.

SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.

SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal, allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling backward.

Smart Stop Technology (SST)

for

tilt

king

mycar.pk

NOTES

mycar.pk

+ 591 hidden pages

Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 Quick Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual