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Toyota Prius (2014) manual

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    2014 Prius Quick Reference Guide[...]

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    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[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 INDEX Digital Instrumentation 4 Engine maintenance 9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 8 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1,2 6 Light control-Instrument panel 9 Smart Key System 1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 18-19 Auto lock/unlock 1,2 10 Clock[...]

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    2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio controls 2,3 Voice command button 2,3 Steering wheel climate controls Multi-Information Display button “TRIP” button Cruise control/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 1 switch “LKA” switch 1 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control distance selection switch 1 Telephone controls 2,3 Head[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3 Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button “PWR MODE” switch Emergency asher button “ECO MODE” switch “EV MODE” switch Shift lever “P” position switch Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Fuel ller door opener Power rearview mirror controls He[...]

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    4 OVERVIEW Indicator symbols Digital Instrumentation Service indicators and reminders Transmission shift position indicator Multi-Information Display Instantaneous fuel consumption Speedometer Fuel gauge Charging system warning 1 Brake system warning 1 Front passenger occupant classication indicator Low Tire Pressure Warning 1 Open door warning [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 5 2 If this light ashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual. Anti-lock Brake System warning 1 Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator 1 Cruise control [...]

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    6 OVERVIEW Keyless entry Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation Remote Air Conditioning system operation (if equipped) Panic button Push and hold Push and hold NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. Will automatically shut off after three minutes, o[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 7 Smart Key System Start function Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged. All systems OFF. ACCESSORY ON OFF Push Depress brake pedal Carrying Green indicator ON Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the op[...]

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    8 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 Engage support rod Pull[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine oil ller cap Windshield washer uid 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[...]

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    10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Starting your vehicle The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efcient 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 add[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 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 lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating and braking. R[...]

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    12 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 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 certai[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 13 Seat adjustments-Front Seats-Head restraints Front Rear center Lock release button Lock release button Rear outboard Lock release button (2) Fold down (1) Press down Seat-Folding down rear seat Seat position (forward/backward) Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Seat position,[...]

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    14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Interval wipe Single wipe Adjustment frequency* Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Front Rear Windows-Power Up 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 the window partway, operate the switch in [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 Lights & turn signals Turn signals Headlights High beam asher Low beam Front fog lights (if equipped) Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked. Front fog lights come[...]

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    16 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Temperature selector Temperature setting display Air outlet display Fan speed display Fan speed control Windshield defogger Micro dust and pollen lter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes) Air Conditioning ON/OFF Airow vent Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging. Recircula[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 17 Solar Powered Ventilation System (if equipped) With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, turn on the solar ventilation switch. The solar ventilation system allows ventilation of the vehicle interior when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more detai[...]

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    18 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Type 2 (additional functions) Audio Eject CD Push to turn ON/OFF Seek station/ CD track select Push to display audio screen Touch screen display Type 1 Turn to tune radio stations manually or select tracks or les Refer to the “ Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more information. Push to pause[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 By inserting a USB or an auxilary cable 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[...]

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    20 Cruise control (if equipped) 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 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 1 Resume 2 Set (1) To select conventional/xed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the leve[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 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[...]

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    22 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-Information Display Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens: (1) Energy monitor (2) Hybrid System Indicator (3) 5-minute/1-minute interval fuel consumption display (4) Fuel consumption history display Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays. Clock Refer to the Owner’s Manual for det[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 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.[...]

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    24 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 nd more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 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 position will allow the door to be opened only[...]

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    26 Star Safety System TM Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS. Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs during a turn. Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 27 There are two types of Toyota oor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specic oor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your oor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: • Only use oor mats designed for your specic model. • Use only one oor ma[...]

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    28 NOTES[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 29[...]