Prius V 2012
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
APGS Advanced Parking Guidance System
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
EV Electric Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GPS Global Positioning System
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
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Abbreviation list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PCS Pre-Collision System
PWR Power
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear Indicator
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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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.
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.
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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.
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
• 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
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● Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• Hybrid transmission shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving
vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does
not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
● 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 leasing company for a
leased vehicle) is obtained
• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities
• Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a law suit
• Ordered to by a court of law
However, if necessary, Toyota will:
• Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary
• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a
non-Toyota organization for research purposes
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● 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.
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 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
Cautions & Notices
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE
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 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 (e.g. a lid opens).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Before driving
2
When driving
Interior
3
features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
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
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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
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Windshield wipers
P. 364
Hood
P. 221
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 107
Fog lights∗
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P. 219
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Daytime running lights∗
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
P. 211, 216
P. 211
P. 211
P. 192
Tail lights
Fuel filler door
P. 211
P. 112
Rear window defogger
P. 293
Rear window wiper
P. 226
Side doors
P. 71
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 387
P. 460
P. 502
P. 508
Back door
License plate lights
Camera*
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
P. 76
P. 211
P. 192
P. 211
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∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
Interior
Head restraints
Seat belts
Armrest∗
P. 90
P. 92
P. 319
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 121
Glove boxes
P. 305
Rear seats
SRS side airbags
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P. 85
P. 121
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Floor mat
Front seats
P. 324
P. 81
A
Sun visors
“SOS” button∗
Auxiliary box
Panoramic roof shades switch∗
Interior light
Personal light
Microphone*
Interior light
P. 300
∗
P. 312
P. 338
P. 310
P. 320
P. 300
P. 301
P. 338
SRS curtain shield airbags
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
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P. 121
∗
P. 313
P. 105
P. 330
Vanity mirrors
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
B
Interior
Outside rear view mirror switches
Inside lock button
P. 71
P. 107
Window lock switch
Door lock switch
Power window switches
P. 109
P. 71
P. 109
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EV drive mode switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch
Console box
Cup holders
P. 306
P. 307
P. 180
P. 185
P. 185
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
SRS driver airbag
Horn
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Card holder
P. 311
P. 121
P. 194
P. 211
P. 192
P. 219
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display
Navigation system*
Audio system*
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P. 221
P. 226
P. 195
P. 199
1
P. 294
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SRS knee airbag
Pre-collision braking off switch∗
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Parking brake pedal
Fuel filler door opener
P. 121
P. 257
P. 104
P. 389
P. 193
P. 112
A
Headlight cleaner switch∗
APGS pre-support switch*
Instrument panel light control dial
Hood lock release lever
P. 228
1
P. 197
P. 364
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∗: If equipped
1
*
:Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
:Refer to “Display Au dio System Owner’s Manual”.
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B
Instrument panel
Audio remote
control switches
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*
*
“TRIP” button
Climate remote control switches
“DISP” button
Cruise control switch∗
Dynamic radar cruise control
P. 291
P. 198
switch
∗
P. 198
P. 229
P. 233
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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗
P. 233
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MPH or km/h button
Emergency flasher switch
Shift lever
P. 183
P position switch
P. 197
P. 434
Clock adjustment buttons
P. 186
P. 314
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Power (ignition) switch
P. 173
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
D
Instrument panel
Air conditioning system
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
Power outlet
P. 278
P. 293
AUX port/USB port*
P. 315
Seat heater switches∗
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P. 317
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∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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QUICK REF ERENCE GUIDE
2012
Prius v
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 v.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius v
operations. Every Prius v 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
6
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock
1
10
Clock 23
Cruise control 20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 21
EV drive mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
2
23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1& turn signals 15
Panoramic roof shades
1
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
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
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Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
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
2
1,2
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
controls
1
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
2
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
AUX port/USB port
Power outlet
Seat heater switches
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Headlight cleaner switch
Advanced Parking Guidance System switch
1
1,2
Instrument panel light control
Hood lock release lever
1
If equipped
2
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
TM
, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
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
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 and/or 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
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Electric power steering system 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
Headlight low/high beam indicators
Turn signal indicator
READY indicator
Eco driving indicator
1
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 indicators
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
Pre-Collision System warning light
High coolant temperature warning light
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
2
1
1
1
OVERVIEW
1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hybrid System warning
Parking lock system warning
LED headlight warning
P position request indicator
Hybrid System overheat warning
1
1
1
1
1
Low Hybrid battery (traction battery) warning
Smart Key system warning
Maintenance required reminder
1
Parking lock system warning message
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
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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.
Panic button
Push and hold
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