Toyota 2013 Prius Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-

erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-

ing column

2

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 features ........ 32

Hybrid system precautions... 38

Energy monitor/

consumption screen........... 44

Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 58

1-2. Key information

Keys ..................................... 60

1-3. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Smart key system

(with entry function)............ 63

Smart key system

(without entry function)....... 81

Wireless remote control ....... 87

Side doors............................ 89

Back door............................. 95

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel)

Front seats.......................... 101

Rear seats.......................... 104

Head restraints................... 107

Seat belts............................ 111

Steering wheel.................... 119

Inside rear view mirror........ 120

Outside rear view mirrors ... 124

1-5. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows................... 126

Moon roof with Solar

Panel ................................ 129

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 134

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 138

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 140

SRS airbags ....................... 142

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 156

Child restraint systems....... 162

Installing child restraints..... 167

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle............... 182

Power (ignition) switch........ 194

EV drive mode .................... 201

Hybrid transmission ............ 204

Turn signal lever ................. 213

Parking brake...................... 214

Horn.................................... 215

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 216

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 221

Multi-information display..... 225

Head-up display.................. 245

2-3. Operating the lights

and windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 252

Fog light switch................... 258

Windshield wipers

and washer....................... 260

Rear window wiper

and washer....................... 264

Headlight cleaner switch..... 267

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control..................... 268

Dynamic radar cruise

control .............................. 272

LKA (Lane-Keeping

Assist) .............................. 289

Driving assist systems........ 300

Hill-start assist control........ 305

PCS (Pre-Collision

System)............................ 307

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage............. 315

Vehicle load limits............... 320

Winter driving tips............... 321

Trailer towing...................... 326

Dinghy towing..................... 327

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When driving

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ...... 330

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 341

Solar Ventilation System.... 343

Remote Air Conditioning

System............................. 346

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers switch.............. 350

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 351

Using the AUX port/USB

port................................... 356

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 357

• Front interior lights............ 358

• Personal lights.................. 359

• Rear interior light.............. 359

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 361

• Glove boxes ..................... 362

• Console box ..................... 363

• Cup holders...................... 364

• Bottle holders ................... 366

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 368

Vanity mirrors ..................... 369

Outside temperature

display .............................. 370

Power outlets...................... 371

Seat heaters....................... 373

Armrest............................... 375

Assist grips......................... 376

Floor mats........................... 377

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 379

Garage door opener........... 385

Safety Connect................... 393

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 402

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 405

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 408

General maintenance.......... 411

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 415

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 416

Hood ................................... 419

Positioning a floor jack........ 422

Engine compartment........... 425

12-volt battery..................... 437

Tires.................................... 443

Tire inflation pressure ......... 453

Wheels................................ 457

Electronic key battery.......... 460

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 462

Light bulbs........................... 473

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 490

If your vehicle needs

to be towed....................... 491

If you think something

is wrong............................ 498

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 499

If a warning message

is displayed ...................... 513

If you have a flat tire........... 530

If the hybrid system

will not start...................... 545

If you lose your keys........... 547

If the electronic key does not

operate properly............... 548

If the 12-volt battery

is discharged.................... 550

If your vehicle overheats .... 556

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 561

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in

an emergency .................. 563

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel,

oil level, etc.).................... 566

Fuel information ................. 577

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

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 596

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 603

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners................. 606

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

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

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 609

Abbreviation list ............... 622

Alphabetical index............ 624

What to do if... .................. 635

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Fog lights

P. 258

Daytime running lights(for Canada)

and headlights

Parking lights

Front side marker lights

P. 252, 255

P. 252

Hood

P. 419

Windshield wipers

P. 260

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 124

Moon roof with Solar Panel

P. 129

Front turn signal lights

P. 213

Daytime running lights

(for the U.S.A.)

P. 255

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Fuel filler door

P. 134

Rear turn signal lights

P. 213

Rear window defoggers

P. 350

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 443

P. 530

P. 575

P. 581

Rear side marker lights

P. 252

Tail lights

P. 252

Camera*

Side doors

P. 89

Back door

P. 95

Rear window wiper

P. 264

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

License plate lights

P. 252

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Floor mat

P. 377

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Interior

SRS side airbags

P. 142

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 142

Front seats

P. 101

Rear seats

P. 104

Glove boxes

P. 362

Head restraints

P. 107

Seat belts

P. 111

Armrest

P. 375

Cup holders

P. 364

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Garage door opener switches



P. 120

P. 385

Sun visors

P. 368

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 142

Rear interior light

P. 359

Vanity mirrors

P. 369

Front interior/personal lights

P. 359

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Microphone*

P. 393

“SOS” button

Moon roof switch



Auxiliary box



P. 393

P. 129

P. 367

Assist grips

P. 376

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Window lock switch

P. 126

Power window switches

P. 126

Door lock switch

P. 89

Inside lock button

P. 89

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Interior

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Console box

P. 363

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Cup holders

P. 364

AUX port/USB port*

P. 356

Power outlet

P. 371

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Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet

P. 371

Seat heater switches

P. 373

Auxiliary box

P. 367

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Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 252

P. 213

P. 258

Pre-collision braking off switch

P. 308

Parking brake pedal

P. 214

Fuel filler door opener

P. 134

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 445

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 260

P. 264

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 216

P. 225

Audio system*

2

P. 351

Navigation system*

1

SRS driver airbag

Horn

P. 142

P. 215

SRS knee airbag

P. 142

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

P. 119

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Instrument panel light control dial

P. 219

Headlight cleaner switch

P. 267

Hood lock release lever

P. 419

Ventilation switch

P. 343

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 124

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Instrument panel

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Telephone switches*

1, 2

“DISP” button

P. 226

Audio remote

control switches

*

1, 2

Cruise control switch



Dynamic radar cruise control

switch



P. 268

P. 272

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

P. 272

Talk switch*

1, 2

“TRIP” button

P. 226, 230

Climate remote control switches

P. 341

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)

switch



P. 289

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Clock adjustment buttons

P. 232

MPH or km/h button

P. 218

Power (ignition) switch

P. 194

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Instrument panel

Head-up display switches

P. 245

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Air conditioning system

P. 330

Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defoggers switch

P. 350

D

EV drive mode switch

Eco drive mode switch

Power mode switch

P. 201

P. 206

Emergency flasher switch

P. 490

Shift lever

P. 204

P position switch

P. 207

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Luggage cover

P. 382

Luggage compartment light

P. 96

Auxiliary box

P. 381

Cargo hooks

P. 379

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