Toyota PRIUS PHV 2012 Reference Guide
Prius Plug-in
Hybrid
2012
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2012
Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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
Plug-in Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius Plug-in
Hybrid operations. Every Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
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 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock
1
11
Clock 22
Cruise control 20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 20-21
EV/HV Mode 13
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 11
Lights1& turn signals 16
Multi-Information Display
2
22
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat heaters 17
Seats-Folding down rear seats 14
Seats-Head restraints 14
Steering wheel switches 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 13
Transmission 12
Windows-Power 15
Wipers & washers 15
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
Emergency tire puncture repair kit 25
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable 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
1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
Distance switch
1
/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control switch
1
Telephone controls
2
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Charging timer switch
Head-Up Display switches
1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
2
Audio
/Navigation system
2,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
2
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV/HV” mode selection switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Fuel filler door opener
Mph or km/h button
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 “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference
Guide.”
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 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.
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
Charging timer indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Pre-Collision System warning
High coolant temperature warning
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
Will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes, or if a door
is opened.
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
6
Smart Key system
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
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
All-door lock
Touch
Driver door unlock*
Grasp
Back door lock/unlock
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
Push
Charge port
Turn to open
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
8
Push
Open
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