Toyota Prius V 2012 Owner's Manual

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

C

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

1

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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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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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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