Toyota Prius HSD (2006) manual

Toyota Prius User-Guide Seventh Edition, Second Revision for the HSD (2004-2007) model DRIVING .......................................... 2  Just Drive It ! .............................. 2  Startup ........................................ 2  Shutdown ................................... 3  Cruise-Control ............................ 3 ?[...]

DRIVING Just Drive It ! Vital Info Ignore th e advanc ed techno logy! It's too easy t o get preoccupie d with everything Prius automatically does for you, esp ecially with the Multi-Display providing constant performance in formation. The hybrid system was designed so you could to drive it like a tradition al car. That way, you can enjoy the r[...]

Engine Warm-Up Reducing Emission s is the highest priority for Prius. It strives to remain a AT-PZEV (A dvanced Technology - Partial Zero Emissi on Vehicle) at all tim es, which means the catalytic-converter must be kept hot… even if it requires consu ming some gas to accomplish that. Fortunately, you still get better than aver age mi leage , eve[...]

Reverse Beeper Disable Some people fi nd the reverse beepe r distracting. Although there isn't a method to c hange the repetitive beeping to just a short warning, there is a way to disable it completely. To do that, carefully follow these steps: 1. Switch to the odometer/trip value to disp lay "ODO" by pushing t he “ODO TRIP” but[...]

Hybrid Driving From a Stop The gasoline e ngine is most efficient when running ar ound 70% maxim u m. So if y ou can't press lightly enough on the pedal to accelerate using only electricity, go ahead and press a little harder than usual. That brisk (but not aggressive) in crease in speed will save a small am ount of gas, resulting in an overal[...]

Stealth Driving Engine Off While the gasoline engine is off and you’re driving using just battery power, the mode you’re in is called "stealth" (since the vehicle motion is totally silent). Invoking "st ealth" is easy once the engi ne has warmed up (and you aren't r unning the A/C or Heate r too heavily). While driving,[...]

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Multi-Display Screen Off ! Many new owners accide ntally discov er the off button. Innocently pr essing it causes them to panic, because the Multi-Display unexpectedly goes blac k. Don’t worry though. It’s easy to turn back on. 1. Press the " INFO " button on the left, n ext to the Multi-Display. 2. On the screen that appears, press t[...]

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UNDERST ANDING MPG Measurement Lifetime LIFETIME is t he most useful measurem ent. Total m iles driven, divided by total gallons cons umed, informs y ou how efficiently the car has perform ed overall. Tank TANK is the measurement between each fill up. You press the RESET button when the tank is full. The resul ts are informative, but not perfectly [...]

On the Highway Just like with traditional vehicles, efficiency drops the faster you drive on a highway. 60 MPH (96 km /h) is more effici ent than 70 MPH ( 113 km/h). Spe eding up to 7 5 MPH (121 km /h), you'll observe MPG drop even more. It pay s to drive slower (obey the speed-limit). Think of it this way, pedaling a bicycle rapidly takes m u[...]

External Loads Any type of accessory rack for carrying external loads (Receiver, Roof, or Strap-On) will cause aerodynamic drag. So, expect a MPG drop when you use one. Engine Warm-Up Short Trips are horribly inefficient for all ve hicles. Prius is no exception; however, it’s far more noticeable since the Multi-Display provides immediate feedback[...]

EPA Estimates Purpose The intent of the EPA efficiency values posted on each new vehicle wi ndow-sticker is only to provide a basis for comparison, not an actual MPG expectati on... as commonly believed. Read the fine-print on this digital scan of an actual 2004 Prius window-sticker: Don’t be misled by those large numbers. Real-World results vary[...]

Gentle Acceleration The testing procedures utilize gentle acceleration, which does not represent the way people actually drive anym ore. For example, when merging ont o a highway now, much more harsh acc eleration is required. The tests don’t reflect the MPG penalty that causes. So unless you acceleration as slowly as when the test was performed [...]

Seasonal Cycles All Vehicles Seasonal cycles affect all vehicles , not just hybrids. But with a Pr ius, you are m uch more aware of the MPG changes due to having a Multi-Display con stantly informing you of efficiency differences. With traditional veh icles, owners typically were not aware how much of an affect climate has on their vehicle’s perf[...]

Traffic It is common for people to forget how much traf fic patterns cha nge during the wi nter. Slippery roads cause major delays, increasing driv ing time significantly. So even with th e benefit of the hybrid system, there is still a very real plenty for getting stuck in that traffic heavy traffic. Heater Heat to keep you warm in the winter come[...]

Measurements California LE V II Emission Standa rds for Passenger Cars and Light Duty vehicl es less than 8,500 lbs. ( grams/mile for 1 20,000 miles/11 years) as measured by tail pipe emissions: Rating NMOG CO NOx PM HCHO LEV 0. 090 4.2 0.07 0.01 0.018 ULEV 0.055 2.1 0.07 0.01 0.011 SULEV 0.010 1.0 0.02 0.01 0.004 PZEV 0.010 1.0 0.02 0.01 0.004 NMO[...]

NURTURING Filling the Tank Fill Speed It is best t o use the slowest sett ing (the farthest latch on the pum p-handle); otherwis e, the pump could shut off prem aturely giving you an inaccurate indica tion of "full". Topping Off Don't! Once the pump aut omatically stops, don't trying squeezi ng any more fuel into the tank. More [...]

Emission Bladder Inside the gas tank is a flexible bladder. It contracts and expands to fill the empty void that would otherwise be filled with va por as gasoline is consumed. The reduct ion of vapor em issions helps to keep Prius extraord inarily clean. Overfilling should be avoided, since adding gas after the pump automatically stop s can create [...]

Polishing Owner Tests "Nu Finish" is one of the products t hat works well. The great polished look lasts for about 6 months, enough to get throu gh an entire winter. But wh en you wipe the dried residue off, it actually leaves lightly faded streaks at first. Do n't let that deter you. It disappears, leaving a protective layer after a[...]

PSI convenience Tire pressure needs to be routinely chec ked (for all vehicles, not just Pri us). Temperature drops cause PSI to decrease. Heat ca used by driving increases PSI, m aking measurements inaccurate until cool. MPG & Safety are directly dependent on properly maintained PSI. Prius owners have found a way to make this simple: use a cor[...]

Tire Upgrades HSD Prius co mes with standard, r un-of-the-mil l tires. In other wo rds, they are fairly typical. So som e owners are plea sed wit h them and others ch oose to upgrade. DISCLAIMER: The ideas, suggestions, and opinions offered here have not been endorsed by the manufacture r of those specific components or To yota Motor Corporation. A[...]

Original Tire Goodyear Integrity HSD Prius comes with these tires standard . Th ey are som etimes referred to as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) tires. 185 / 65 R15 44 PSI (3.0 bar) maximum 1168 lbs. (530 kg) load maximum Standard Rolling Resistance 855 Revs per mile 10/32 inch Tread-Depth 86S Speed & Load Rating " A " Traction [...]

Upgrade Tire Michelin Harmony 185 / 65 R15 44 PSI (3.0 bar) maximum 1168 lbs. (530 kg) load maximum Standard Rolling Resistance 848 Revs per mile 11/32 inch Tread-Depth 86S Speed & Load Rating " A " Traction " B " Temperature 740 Treadwear 80,000 (128,748 km) Mile Warranty Upgrade Tire Goodyear ComforTred 185 / 65 R15 44 PSI[...]

MAINTENANCE Oil Changes Oil Refer to the " Increasing MP G "section. 5,000 Miles or 6 Months 5,000 m iles (8,000 km ) or 6 months, whichever come s first. Having the engine shut off frequen tly and not using it as the so le propulsion source will allow oil to last longer than in tradition al vehicles. It simply isn't exposed to the s[...]

Overfilling This is an unfortunate reality that far too much owners have to face. Oil pumped from bulk barrels into your engine is commonly not carefully measured by dealers an d quick oil-change places. So make sure to check the level yourself after the servi ce is complete. If the oil-level is beyond "full", insist that they remove the [...]

Window Wipers Front Blades Replacing the t wo wiper blades i n the front is surpri singly easy. You d on’t even have to rem ove the wiper assembly from the car (thoug h you can, if you want). About every 30 ,000 miles or so (about 48,000 km) it will becom e necessary. Just carefully squeeze the rubber at the far left (shown above) an d pull inwar[...]

Rear Blade To pivot the wiper arm upward, all you have to do is remove the clamp. It is the 2.5 inch (6 cm) piece of flexible plastic at the base, where it connects to the windo w. Just pull both sides out and slide it toward you. With that plastic off, the access to the blade is now possible. You can lift the arm up to get at the underside of i t.[...]

Air-Conditioning Filter Access There is a Hepa filter for the Air-Conditioning system (Toyota Part: 8 7139 - 47010) directly behind the glove- box, which can be changed witho ut any tools. Roug hly every 30,000 miles or so (ar ound 48,000 km) replacement will be needed. Open the bottom glove-b ox, and then remove all the co ntents (since they will [...]

OPTIONS SKS: Smart-Entry It is proximity detection system that automatically senses a wireless transmitter (called a "key-fob") in your pocket or purse, allowing you to unlock the doors & hatch without the need to use a physical key or push a button on a remote. Touchless Unlock Reaching into the handle ar ea on the outside of the Dri[...]

Homelink It is a set of buttons on the rear-view mirror available for cu stom programming, to supplement your other re motes. Garage Door To program a Homelink butt on on your mi rror to open & cl ose your garage-d oor, do the foll owing: 1) If the mirror is off, t urn it on. (The indicator light will be a steady green.) 2) Press the desire d p[...]

Navigation Adaptive Volume Increases the v olume of the Navi gation System's gui dance information w hen going over 50 MPH (80 km/ h). Mark Button When you get to a common de stination or one that was particul arly difficult t o find, take adva ntage of the "Mark " button on th e Multi-Display (only v isi ble when you have the extend[...]

V OICE-RECOGNITION Help Command Help Command List Help Navigation - Commands I'm Hungry POI Off Route Overview Compass Mode Heading Up North Up Louder Softer Repeat Repeat Voice Cancel No Yes Short Mark Mark This Point Zoom In Zoom Out Lexus Dealer Lexus Dealership Toyota Dealer Toyota Dealership Previous Start Point Previous Starting Point Ri[...]

Navigation - Locations Airport American Food American Restaurant Amusement Park ATM Auto Club Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Automobile Club Bank Barber Shops Beauty and Barber Shops Botanical Garden Bus Station Business Facility Campground Car Wash Casino Chinese Food Chinese Restaura nt Cinema City Center City Hall Civic Center Coffee [...]

Audio Audio Audio On Audio Off Radio AM AM Radio FM FM Radio FM1 FM2 Program Seek Down Seek Up CD CD Changer Disc Down Disc Up Next Disc Next Track Previous Disc Previous Tr ack Skip Backward Track Down Track Up SAT SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Satellite Radio Satellite Radio 1 Satellite Radio 2 Satellite Radio 3 Type Down Type Up Cassette Tape Fast Forward Play[...]

OT H E R Battery-Pack Replacement The power m anagement system was desi gned to maxim ize battery life. It rig orously works to always keep t he charge-level at opt imum, by never fully draining or fully recharging it . And you can clearly see that by watching the indicator on the Multi-Display. Lab testing has demonstrated that the battery-pack wi[...]

Hidden Release From inside t he hidden storage area underneath the fl oorboard, remove t he tiny black panel on the side closest to the hatch, and then pok e your finger through that hole in to the metal casing. There's a smooth tiny metal latch there. (T oyota definitely wanted to m ake that in accessible from outside.) Pulling it up pops the[...]

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Side Mirrors Blind-Spot As with m ost all vehicles, Prius has a blind-spot immediately to the left-rear of the driver. The solution to that is carefully aiming the mirror on the side. You can also add a blind-spot mirro r to it, the very same way as with other vehicles. The photo a bove shows a blind -spot mirror i nstalled, outside the driver-side[...]

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ScanGaugeII This is a scan-t ool that provid es live data via the sta ndard ODB-II connect or found in virt ually every car now in use. That po rt which you conn ect it to is th e same one the m echanics use to attach their ve ry expensive diagn ostic equipment . When Prius was ne w, there were no a ffordable offerings f or a device of this sort. T[...]

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GL OSSAR Y ABS Anti-Lock Braking System, the feature which allows you to retain the ability to directionally control your vehicle during em ergency deceleration. AC All modes o f conditioning air i nside the passenger a rea of the vehicle: Heati ng, Cooling, Venting A/C Condensing of air to cool it and to remove humidity. Assist Hybrid system with [...]

EV Electric Vehicle, powered exclusively by a battery-pac k charged bef ore use F Fahrenheit, a measure of temper ature, (F - 32) / 1.8 = C, -15°F = -26.11°C, 0°F = -17.78°C, 15°F = -9.44°C, 32°F = 0°C, 40°F = 4.44°C, 60°F = 15.56° C, 70°F = 21.11°C, 80°F = 26.67°C FCHV Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle that takes ad van[...]

Motor The common term used to refer to the power device which operates using electricity. MPG Miles Per Gallon MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MY2001 Model Year 2001 (which became available in the United States th e summer of 2000) NAV DVD-based GPS Navi gation System, used in Prius NiMH Nickel-Metal Hy dride, the type of m odules u[...]

Turtle Driving a Prius with the battery-pack extremely drain ed of electricity, in conditions too hot (typically abo ve 105 F degrees), or conditions too co ld (typically below -1 0 F degrees), so that an orange "turtle" icon disp lays near the speedometer. This warns the driver to avoid forceful acceleration. ULEV Ultra Low Emission Vehi[...]

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