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PRIUS

2017

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 to review the Owner’s Manual and sup-

plementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of 

your 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.

A word about safe vehicle operations

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 color 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.

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Summary of Contents for PRIUS 2017

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Page 2: ... 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 A word about safe vehicle operations 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 color ...

Page 3: ... 11 Garage door opener HomeLink 3 25 Heated seats 17 Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10 Hybrid transmission 11 Intelligent Clearance Sonar ICS 24 Intelligent Parking Assist IPA 23 Lights1 turn signals 16 Moon roof 14 Parking brake 12 Power outlets 21 Qi compatible wireless charging 21 Rear view monitor system 24 Seat adjustments Front 13 Seats Folding down rear seat 13 Seats Head restraints 13 Doors C...

Page 4: ... key Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Steering wheel audio controls2 3 Lane Departure Alert LDA switch Full Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC Cruise control switch Full Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC Vehicle to vehicle distance button Telephone controls2 3 Voice command switch2 3 TRIP switch Wiper and washer controls Fuel tank door opener Meter control switches Hood l...

Page 5: ...ion System Owner s Manual 3 For details refer to the 2017 Entune Audio Quick Reference Guide Digital instrumentation P position switch Multi Information Display MID Emergency flasher switch Shift lever Audio3 navigation system1 2 3 Air conditioning controls EV drive mode switch Driving mode select switch Seat heater switches1 ...

Page 6: ...em warning1 OVERVIEW Digital Instrumentation Air bag ON OFF indicator Blind Spot Monitor Cruise control indicator2 Full Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control2 Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position Automatic headlight leveling system warning1 Automatic High Beams AHB indicator1 Brake Overrride System Drive Start control Intelligent Clearance Sonar Brake system warning yellow indicator 1 Dr...

Page 7: ...warning1 Go to service warning1 Traction Control OFF indicator VSC OFF indicator1 Fog light indicator LED headlight warning1 Turn signal indicator Intelligent Parking Assist S APGS indicator Intelligent Clearance Sonar ICS OFF indicator1 Parking brake indicator Shift position indicators Steering Assist indicator Smart Key system warning Lane Departure Alert LDA with Steering Assist Lane Departure ...

Page 8: ...f the hybrid system are shown on the Dual Multi Information Displays BACK DOOR LOCKING UNLOCKING UNLOCKING OPERATION PANIC BUTTON NOTE If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking all doors will relock for safety OVERVIEW Keyless entry Push ONCE Driver door TWICE All doors Carry remote Smart key feature All door lock Touch Carry remote Smart key feature Grasp Driver door unlock Push Push...

Page 9: ... and remote entry Turn to open Store Without depressing the brake pedal pressing the POWER switch will change the operation mode in succession from Off All systems OFF Emergency flashers can be used Accessory Some electrical components can be used On All electrical components can be used When starting the hybrid system make sure you are carrying the Smart key the parking brake is set and shift pos...

Page 10: ...8 Light control Digital Instrumentation Hood release OVERVIEW Pull up latch and raise hood Engage support rod Brightness control ...

Page 11: ...level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap 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 Maintenance reset light instructions can be found in Maintenance Requirements Chapter in Owner s Manual ...

Page 12: ...ce engine cold starts 3 Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary especially on the highway 4 When possible avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy 5 Minimize use of the air conditioning Hybrid Synergy Drive System Auto lock unlock FEATURES OPERATIONS 1 Depress the brake pedal and press the POWER switch briefly and firmly 2 The READY light will blink After a few sec...

Page 13: ...h EV Drive Mode ON OFF switch EV Drive Mode allows the electric motor traction motor powered by the hybrid battery traction battery to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving conditions Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details Normal Suitable for normal driving Power mode Use when a higher level of response is desired such as when driving in mountainous regions ECO drive mode Helps ...

Page 14: ...le the vehicle is in motion Tilt telescopic steering wheel FEATURES OPERATIONS The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like mud dirt or snow While car is stopped press switch to disable the TRAC system To disable both VSC and TRAC systems press the switch for at least 3 seconds Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details Push Lock release lever Angle Length ...

Page 15: ...T IF EQUIPPED Front Rear center Lock release button Lock release button Rear outboard Lock release button Driver s side only Seat position forward backward Seat position cushion angle and height Height crank driver side only Seatback angle Lumbar support driver side only Seatback angle Seat position forward backward Height crank driver side only 2 Fold down 1 Release lever ...

Page 16: ...d release to fully open or close To stop the window partway operate the switch in the opposite direction Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows Driver s window remains operable Push once to open partway again to open completely Unlock Lock TILTING OPERATION SLIDING OPERATION FEATURES OPERATIONS Recommended open position to minimize wind noise ...

Page 17: ...e to increase decrease sensor sensitivity Type A Type A Type A Type B Type B Type B Interval wipe Single wipe Single wipe Slow Off Fast Pull to wash and wipe Adjustment frequency1 Pull to wash and wipe Adjustment frequency1 Interval wipe Slow Fast Off Single wipe Single mist wipe Off Off Adjust sensitivity2 Adjust sensitivity2 Pull to wash and wipe Pull to wash and wipe Rain sensing AUTO Rain sens...

Page 18: ...doors are locked Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam Type A Type A Type B Type B HEADLIGHTS FRONT FOG LIGHTS IF EQUIPPED TURN SIGNALS FEATURES OPERATIONS DRL ON OFF Parking lights Headlights AUTO OFF Parking lights Headlights if equipped High beam flasher Low beam High beam OFF ON OFF ON Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn ...

Page 19: ...ew mirror Rear defogger Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents air intake and fan to adjust automatically Smart flow S Flow mode gives airflow priority to the front seats reducing the airflow and air conditioning effect on rear seats when there are no passengers Climate control OFF Temperature setting Fan speed Climate control that minimizes fue...

Page 20: ...average fuel consumption display For more details see Owner s Manual For more details see Owner s Manual Warning message display Settings display Driving assist system information if equipped Drive information Navigation system linked display if equipped Audio system linked display if equipped Air conditioning system settings screen Simple screen Main display MID Split screen FEATURES OPERATIONS F...

Page 21: ...isplay can display the current vehicle speed and hybrid system indicator in front of the driver Also it can display various types of information to assist the driver NOTE Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving Do not use the hands free phone system if it will distract you Meter control switches adjust position and brightness of HUD Head up display HUD switch a...

Page 22: ... to the 2017 Entune Audio Quick Reference Guide or the Navigation System Owner s Manual for more details NOTE Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving Do not use the Entune system if it will distract you 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 whi...

Page 23: ...ones and mobile batteries etc on the charge area This function cannot be used with portable devices that are larger than the charging area Also depending on the portable device it may not operate normally See Owner s Manual for compatible portable devices Power outlets Front Rear Power switch must be set at ACCESSORY or ON mode to be used Push power supply charging button 1 2 Place charging side o...

Page 24: ...icle speed exceeds 25 mph To adjust the time use meter control switches to go to the screen on the MID Then select the option to access the clock setting TURN SYSTEM ON OFF FUNCTIONS FEATURES OPERATIONS System ON OFF Increase speed Multi Information Display MID Clock display Meter control switches Decrease speed Cancel1 Resume2 Set ...

Page 25: ...r blinking near Note Use in the Multi Information Display MID to change settings The system will continue in the last state it was in ON or OFF when the engine is started again Refer to section S APGS Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System in the Owner s Manual for more details Front center sensor Rear center sensor Corner sensors front and rear Corner sensors front and rear Side sensors front an...

Page 26: ...Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details on this system System ON OFF on the Multi Information Display CHANGE SETTINGS FEATURES OPERATIONS Rear view monitor system The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of the rear area of the vehicle The camera for the rear view monitor system is located above the license plate To adjust the image on the rear view monitor s...

Page 27: ...a the outside rear view mirror indicators Note Use in the Multi Information Display MID to change settings The system will continue in the last state it was in ON or OFF when the engine is started again Refer to the Owner s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before attempting to use it Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink can be programmed to operate gar...

Page 28: ...A is designed to provide notification when the system detects an unintended lane departure The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane Automatic High Beams AHB AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switc...

Page 29: ... Refer to a Toyota Owner s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system may not operate properly Refer to a Toyota Owner s Manual for additional information on PCS w PD operation settings adjustments limitations and precautions before attempting to use it Pre Collision Warning When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high a buzzer will sound and a...

Page 30: ... Pre Collision System this function is also designed to first provide an alert and then automatic braking if needed In certain conditions the PCS system included with the TSS P package may also help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle With Toyota Safety Sense P PCS uses an in vehicle camera and front grill mounted millimeter wave radar to help detect a pedestrian in front of your vehic...

Page 31: ...e center part of their lane LDA is designed to function at speeds of approximately 32 MPH or higher on relatively straight roadways In addition to the alert function LDA w SA also features a steering assist function When enabled if the system determines that the vehicle is on a path to unintentionally depart from its lane the system may provide small corrective steering inputs to the steering whee...

Page 32: ...condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset Refer to a Toyota Owner s Manual for additional information on LDA operation settings adjustments limitations and precautions before attempting to use it FUNCTIONS LDA function display Steering control indicator LDA indicator LDA function display Lane 2 1 Lane Departure Alert LDA indicator flashes orange when...

Page 33: ...additional information on LDA operation settings adjustments limitations and precautions before attempting to use it CHANGING THE LDA ALERT SENSITIVITY DISABLING THE STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION The driver can adjust the sensitivity of the LDA warning function from the Multi Information Display MID customization screen High Is designed to warn approximately before the front tire crosses the lane marke...

Page 34: ...ecrease due to driver s inattentiveness 32 1 Press switches and select from the Multi Information Display MID 2 Press switches and select the setting function and then press 3 Press each time to change the setting 4 Press to go back to the menu 1 Press switches and select from the Multi Information Display MID 2 Press switches and select the setting function and then press 3 Press each time to cha...

Page 35: ...traveling in front and accelerate back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up 1 Push the ON OFF button The RADAR READY or indicator will come on 2 Push the lever down to SET speed push it up to Resume and pull it or depress brake to Cancel 3 Push up to increase the set speed push down to decrease 1 MPH increments 3 1 Note If DRCC is turned off and you hold the ...

Page 36: ...esired vehicle to vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle to vehicle distance control 2 Deceleration cruising and follow up cruising when a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you the system automatically decelerates your vehicle When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary the system applies the brakes...

Page 37: ...al to ensure an appropriate vehicle to vehicle distance If you are already using DRCC push ON OFF button to turn the system off first then push and hold ON OFF button for at least 1 5 seconds to switch Note When the engine is turned off it will automatically default to DRCC Refer to a Toyota Owner s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation settings adjustments limitations and precaution...

Page 38: ...ou 2 Depress the Automatic High Beam switch The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active Note Pull the lever back toward you to turn the AHB system off The AHB indicator will turn off and the high beam indicator turns on When all of these conditions are met high beams will be automatically turned on after approximately 1 secon...

Page 39: ...anual for more details Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner s Manual for tire inflation specifications SAFETY EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Seat belts Shoulder belt anchor Tire Pressure Monitoring warning System TPMS NOTE If a passenger s seat belt is fully extended then retracted even slightly the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR will prevent it from being re extended beyond that point un...

Page 40: ...s With compact spare tire With full size spare tire TOOL LOCATION Jack handle Jack handle Jack Jack Towing eyelet Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Spare tire Spare tire Wheel nut wrench Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside Rear door Lock Unlock ...

Page 41: ...ols vehicles without spare tire Jack Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire puncture repair kit Jack handle Refer to the Owner s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures With compact spare tire With full size spare tire 1 1 2 Hose Air release cap Power plug Air pressure gauge Compressor switch REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE ...

Page 42: ...action Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet icy or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel s Toyota s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip TRAC limits Hybrid System output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE...

Page 43: ...f Toyota floor mats carpeted and all weather Each vehicle has model specific floor mats Installation is easy To keep your floor mat properly positioned follow these steps Only use Toyota floor mats designed for your specific model Use only one floor mat at a time using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in place Install floor mats right side up ...

Page 44: ...BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING SECTION Do not attempt the Bluetooth Pairing process while driving 42 ...

Page 45: ...discoverable Phone will seek out Bluetooth devices while remaining discoverable While your Android device is seeking out Bluetooth devices proceed to your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on your Toyota vehicle 1 To determine which head unit is installed in your vehicle refer to the Audio section in this guide Entune Premium Audio screens are shown in this section Screens and features may vary by Entun...

Page 46: ...Unit Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen For Entune Audio System press the SETUP BUTTON on the faceplate to access the Setup Screen Select BLUETOOTH Image shown is a sample image features may vary Select ADD to add your phone device Back on your smartphone you can now select your TOYOTA VEHICLE in Bluetooth Settings You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone Your smartphone ...

Page 47: ...x Toyota Customer Experience Center 800 331 4331 Disclosures This brochure is accurate at the time of print content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates 1 Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving Do not use the hands free phone system if it will distract you 2 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetoo...

Page 48: ...and form a connection Initiate Bluetooth on your iPhone From the HOME SCREEN select SETTINGS Select BLUETOOTH Ensure BLUETOOTH is ON Your iPhone will seek out Bluetooth devices while remaining discoverable While your iPhone device is seeking out Bluetooth devices proceed to your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on your Toyota vehicle STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Bluetooth Pairing for iPhone and E...

Page 49: ...SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen For Entune Audio System press the SETUP BUTTON on the faceplate to access the Setup Screen Select BLUETOOTH Image shown is a sample image features may vary Select ADD to add your phone device Back on your smartphone you can now select your TOYOTA VEHICLE in Bluetooth Settings You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone Your smartphone is now paire...

Page 50: ...etooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired Phone performance depends on software coverage carrier 3 Android is a trademark of Google Inc 4 Apps services vary by phone carrier functionality depends on many factors Select apps use large amounts of data y...

Page 51: ...o each other and form a connection Initiate Bluetooth on your Windows Phone From your APP LIST select SETTINGS Select BLUETOOTH Ensure BLUETOOTH is ON Phone will seek out Bluetooth devices while remaining discoverable While your iPhone device is seeking out Bluetooth devices proceed to your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on your Toyota vehicle Bluetooth Pairing for Windows Phone and Entune touch scre...

Page 52: ...Unit Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen For Entune Audio System press the SETUP BUTTON on the faceplate to access the Setup Screen Select BLUETOOTH Image shown is a sample image features may vary Select ADD to add your phone device Back on your smartphone you can now select your TOYOTA VEHICLE in Bluetooth Settings You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone Your smartphone ...

Page 53: ...demarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired Phone performance depends on software coverage carrier 3 Android is a trademark of Google Inc 4 Apps services vary by phone carrier functionality depends on many factors Select apps use large amounts of data you are responsible for charges Apps services ...

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Page 55: ... 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 A word about safe vehicle operations 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 color ...

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