Toyota Prius 2011 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column

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When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

3

Interior 

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident

6

Vehicle 

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual

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1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system ...................... 28

1-2. Key information

Keys ..................................... 41

Smart key system 

(with entry function)............ 43

Smart key system 

(without entry function)....... 57

1-3. Opening, closing and locking 

the doors and back door

Wireless remote control ....... 63

Side doors............................ 67

Back door............................. 72

1-4. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, steering 

wheel)

Front seats........................... 78

Rear seats............................ 80

Head restraints..................... 82

Seat belts............................. 85

Steering wheel ..................... 92

Inside rear view mirror.......... 93

Outside rear view mirrors..... 97

1-5. Opening and closing the 

windows and moon roof

Power windows..................... 99

Moon roof with Solar 

Panel ................................ 102

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap.................................... 106

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 110

Theft prevention labels 

(U.S.A.)............................. 112

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 113

SRS airbags ....................... 115

Front passenger occupant 

classification system......... 128

Child restraint systems....... 134

Installing child restraints..... 139

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle............... 152

Power (ignition) switch........ 164

EV-Drive Mode.................... 170

Transmission....................... 173

Turn signal lever ................. 181

Parking brake...................... 182

Horn.................................... 183

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 184

Indicators and warning 

lights ................................. 187

Multi-information display..... 191

2-3. Operating the lights and 

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 209

Fog light switch................... 212

Windshield wipers and 

washer.............................. 213

Rear window wiper and 

washer.............................. 215

Headlight cleaner switch..... 216

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control..................... 217

Dynamic radar cruise 

control .............................. 221

Rear view monitor 

system.............................. 234

LKA (Lane-Keeping 

Assist) .............................. 243

Hill-start assist control........ 251

Driving assist systems........ 253

Pre-Collision System.......... 257

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage............. 264

Vehicle load limits............... 269

Winter driving tips............... 270

Trailer towing...................... 275

Dinghy towing..................... 276

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3-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ...... 280

Using the steering wheel 

climate remote control 

switches ........................... 291

Solar Ventilation System.... 293

Remote Air Conditioning 

System............................. 296

Rear window and outside rear 

view mirror defoggers....... 300

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 302

Using the radio................... 305

Using the CD player........... 314

Playing back MP3 and 

WMA discs....................... 322

Optimal use of the audio 

system.............................. 330

Using the AUX port ............ 333

Using the steering 

switches ........................... 334

3-3. Using the hands-free system 

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system 

(for cellular phone)........... 337

Using the hands-free 

system.............................. 340

Making a phone call........... 349

Setting a cellular phone...... 355

Security and system 

setup ................................ 361

Using the phone book........ 365

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 374

• Personal/interior light 

main switch....................... 375

• Personal/interior lights...... 376

• Interior light....................... 376

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 378

• Glove boxes ..................... 379

• Console box ..................... 380

• Overhead console ............ 381

• Card holder....................... 382

• Cup holders...................... 383

• Bottle holders ................... 385

• Auxiliary box..................... 386

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 387

Vanity mirror....................... 388

Outside temperature 

display .............................. 389

Power outlets...................... 390

Seat heaters....................... 392

Armrest............................... 394

Floor mats........................... 395

Luggage compartment 

features ............................ 397

Garage door opener........... 401

Safety Connect................... 408

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle’s exterior......... 416

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle’s interior.......... 419

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements..................... 422

General maintenance.......... 424

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs........................... 427

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions....................... 428

Hood ................................... 432

Positioning a floor jack........ 435

Engine compartment........... 437

12 volt battery ..................... 448

Tires.................................... 453

Tire inflation pressure ......... 463

Wheels................................ 467

Electronic key battery.......... 469

Checking and replacing 

fuses................................. 471

Light bulbs........................... 481

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 496

If your vehicle needs to 

be towed........................... 497

If you think something 

is wrong............................ 503

Event data recorder............ 504

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning buzzer 

sounds.............................. 506

If a warning message 

is displayed ...................... 517

If you have a flat tire........... 532

If the hybrid system will 

not start............................ 546

If you lose your keys........... 548

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly......... 549

If the 12 volt battery is 

discharged........................ 551

If your vehicle overheats .... 557

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck................................. 562

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in an 

emergency ....................... 563

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Maintenance and care

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When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 566

Fuel information ................. 578

Tire information.................. 581

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 596

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 602

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners ................ 604

Seat belt instructions 

for Canadian owners 

(in French)........................ 605

SRS airbag instructions 

for Canadian owners 

(in French)........................ 607

Abbreviation list ............... 618

Alphabetical index............ 619

What to do if...................... 628

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Windshield wipers

P. 213

Parking lights

P. 209

Hood

P. 432

Headlights (low beam)

P. 209

Moon roof with Solar Panel

P. 102

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 97

Front side marker lights

P. 209

Front turn signal lights

P. 181

Fog lights

P. 212

Daytime running lights* and

headlights (high beam)

P. 209, 210

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Rear window wiper

P. 215

Fuel filler door

P. 106

Side doors

P. 67

Rear window defogger

P. 300

Back door

P. 72

License plate lights

P. 209

Tail and rear side marker lights

P. 209

Rear turn signal lights

P. 181

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 453

P. 532

P. 463

P. 581

: If equipped

*: Canada only

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Interior

Power window 

switches

P. 99

Seat belts

P. 85

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 115

SRS driver airbag

P. 115

Head restraints

P. 82

Front seat

P. 78

Armrest

P. 394

Floor mat

P. 395

Glove boxes

P. 379

Console box

P. 380

Rear seat

P. 80

SRS side airbag

P. 115

Cup holder

P. 383

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With moon roof

Garage door opener switches

P. 401

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 93

Moon roof switch

P. 102

Vanity mirror

P. 388

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 115

Interior light

P. 374

Sun visor

P. 387

Personal/interior lights

P. 374

: If equipped

“SOS” button

P. 408

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Interior

Without moon roof

Garage door opener switches

P. 401

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 93

Vanity mirror

P. 388

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 115

Interior light

P. 374

Sun visor

P. 387

Personal/interior lights

P. 374

Overhead console

P. 381

“SOS” button

P. 408

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ITOPP103

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Door lock switch

P. 67

Window lock switch

P. 99

Power window switches

P. 99

Inside lock button

P. 67

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 215

Gauges and meters

P. 184

Multi-information display

P. 191

Hood opener

P. 432

SRS knee airbag

P. 115

Cup holder

P. 383

Bottle holder

P. 385

Horn

P. 183

Fuel filler door opener

P. 106

Glove boxes

P. 379

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release 

lever

P. 92

Headlight switch

P. 209

Turn signal lever

P. 181

Fog light switch

P. 212

Windshield wipers and washer switch

P. 213

Audio system

Navigation system

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P. 302

Parking brake pedal

P. 182

Pre-collision braking off switch

P. 258

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ITOPP120

Headlight cleaner switch

P. 216

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 97

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 186

Ventilation switch

P. 293

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

ITOPP116

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Talk switch*

P. 337

Audio remote control

switches

P. 334

Climate remote control switches

P. 291

“DISP” button

P. 191

“TRIP” button

P. 191

Telephone switch*

P. 337

Distance switch

P. 221

“LKA” switch

P. 243

Cruise control switch

P. 217, 221

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MPH or km/h button

P. 185

Power (ignition) switch

P. 164

APGS pre-support switch*

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

ITO31P101

Rear window defogger switch

P. 300

Air conditioning system

P. 280

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Shift lever

P. 173

“PWR MODE” switch

P. 173

“ECO MODE” switch

P. 173

“EV” switch

P. 170

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 496

“P” position switch

P. 173

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Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Luggage cover

P. 397

Luggage 

compartment 

light

P. 72

Auxiliary 

box

P. 397

Auxiliary box

P. 397

Cargo hooks

P. 397

Cargo hooks

P. 397

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