Toyota PRIUS 2008 User manual

2008

Quick Reference Guide

POWERED

!A word about safe vehicle operations

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 the 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 the 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.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full

description of Prius operations. Every

Prius owner should review the Owner’s

Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in yellow

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.

2008

Prius

OVERVIEWBASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

INDEX

Item Page no.

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Hybrid Synergy Drive System 2

Keyless entry 6

Key fob 3

Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9

Shifting 8

Smart Key system 4-5

Smart Key unlock functions

Turning the Hybrid System ON 7

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 15

Fuel tank door opener and cap 14

Hood release 15

Indicator symbols 12-13

Instrument cluster 12

Instrument panel 10-11

Light control-Instrument panel 14

Rear hatch 14

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-21

Audio 22-23

Clock 25

Cruise control 21

Cup and bottle holders 25

Garage door opener (HomeLink

)

Lights & turn signals 16

Luggage storage box 24

Parking brake 25

Power outlets 25

Seat adjustments-Front 18

Seat adjustments-Rear 18

Seats-Head restraints 18

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)24

Tilt steering wheel 19

Window wipers & washers 17

Windows 19

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks 26

Doors-Child safety locks 26

Emergency flashers 27

Jump starting 28

Rear air vent 27

Seat belts 26

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26

Spare tire & tools 29

Tire Pressure Warning System 27

1 Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable

features, please visit your Toyota dealer.

2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE

OPERATION

Hybrid Synergy Drive System

The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer

controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to

provide the most efficient combination of power for

the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes

are applied, braking force generates electricity

which is then sent to the traction battery. In

addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is

stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy,

reduced vehicle emissions and improved

performance.

Note: Fuel consumption and energy information

of the Hybrid System are shown on the

multi-information display. Refer to this

screen for important driving information

and feedback to maximize energy

use/creation and conserve fuel.

Tips for improved fuel economy

-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels

specified in the Owner's Manual.

-If possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.

-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than

necessary, especially on the highway.

-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize

regenerative braking energy.

-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

OVERVIEWBASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Master key Ignition key & wireless remote.

Mechanical key Fits into master key and can be

removed to manually lock/unlock driver door only.

Ignition key slot When inserting, push completely

in. When removing, gently pull; key will be pushed

out by a spring. DO NOT FORCE THE KEY. If it

cannot be removed, push it all the way in again,

then pull it out.

To remove or replace mechanical key Slide the

lock knob in the direction of the arrow.

Key fob

Master key

Mechanical key*

Ignition key

(key fob) slot

* Lock/Unlock the driver’s door only

Slide

Pull out

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Locking operation

Front door Rear hatch

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Carrying a Smart Key allows the vehicle to be

locked, unlocked and the Hybrid System engaged

without handling the key.

Push

Unlocking operation

Front door

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened

within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Refer to your Owner’s Manual and the following

section of this guide for Smart Key unlocking

programmable options.

Rear hatch

OVERVIEWBASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Smart Key unlock functions

(if equipped)

The Smart Key unlocking function can be

programmed to operate in three different modes

when Smart Key is activated. In all modes, grasping

the front passenger door handle will unlock all

doors.

-To unlock driver side door only, grasp driver side

handle.

-To unlock all doors, grasp any door handle except

rear doors.

-To unlock driver side door or hatch independently,

grasp the handle.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information

on this feature, and how to change modes.

Smart Key system cancel switch

NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn the Smart Key

system “OFF” when not using the vehicle for prolonged

periods of time. For more battery saving information,

refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

ON OFF

Push

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Panic button

Push and hold

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Insert key.*

Depress the brake pedal and push the “POWER”

button briefly and firmly.

The “READY” light will blink. After a few

seconds, when the light remains ON and a beep

sounds, you may begin driving.

Note: The brake pedal must be depressed to turn

the Hybrid System on.

* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key

fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.

Turning the Hybrid System ON

Changing operation modes

Pressing “POWER” without depressing the brake

pedal while the Hybrid System is OFF will change

the operation mode in succession from:

Start function

ACCESSORY

OFF

Accessories such as the radio

will operate.

Ignition is on; Hybrid System is not

engaged.

All systems OFF.

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Shifting

Park button

Shift lever

Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or

from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a

beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.

NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its

original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM

SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS

ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

* 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.).

Park button

Reverse (buzzer sounds)

Neutral

Drive

Engine brake

Shift position

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