2013 Toyota Prius Owners Manual

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618 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) 7 619 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) 620 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Abbreviation list Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS A/C ABS ALR APGS CRS DISP ECO ECU EDR ELR EPS EV GAWR GPS GVWR I/M LATCH LED LKA MMT M + S MTBE MEANING Air Conditioning Anti-lock Brake System Automatic Locking Retractor Advanced Parking Guidance System Child Restraint System Display Economy/Ecology Electronic Control Unit Event Data Recorder Emergency Locking Retractor Electric Power Steering Electric Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Ratings Global Positioning System Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Emission Inspection and Maintenance Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Light Emitting Diode Lane-Keeping Assist Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl Mud and Snow Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 622 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Abbreviation list ABBREVIATIONS OBD PCS PWR SRS TIN TPMS TRAC TWI VIN VSC MEANING On Board Diagnostics Pre-Collision System Power Supplemental Restraint System Tire Identification Number Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System Traction Control Treadwear Indicator Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Control 623 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Antenna ....................................404 Anti-lock brake system ...........300 Armrest.....................................375 Assist grips ..............................376 Audio input*.............................356 Audio remote control switches* Audio system* Audio/video system* Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning system.........330 Automatic air conditioning system ................................330 Remote Air Conditioning System................................346 Steering wheel climate remote control switches......341 Automatic headlight leveling system....................................257 Automatic light control system....................................252 AUX port*.................................356 Auxiliary box ....................367, 381 Alphabetical index Alphabetical index A/C Automatic air conditioning system ................................330 ABS ...........................................300 Active head restraint ...............102 Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................330 Remote Air Conditioning System................................346 Steering wheel climate remote control switches......341 Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................146 Airbag precautions for your child ....................................150 Airbag warning light...............501 Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................146 Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................150 Front passenger occupant classification system...........156 General airbag precautions...150 Knee airbag...........................142 Locations of airbags..............142 Modification and disposal of airbags................................155 Proper driving posture...........140 Side airbag operating conditions............................146 Side airbag precautions ........150 Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions............146 Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .........................150 SRS airbags..........................142 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners................609 624 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) B Back door Back door ............................... 95 Smart key system................... 63 Wireless remote control.......... 87 Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 473 Wattage................................ 576 Battery Checking .............................. 437 If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 550 Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 321 Bluetooth®* Bottle holders.......................... 366 Brake Fluid...................................... 574 Parking brake ....................... 214 Brake assist............................. 300 Break-in tips ............................ 183 Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 219 Alphabetical index Camera* Care Exterior..................................402 Interior...................................405 Seat belts ..............................406 Cargo capacity .........................320 Cargo hooks.............................379 CD player* Chains.......................................323 Child restraint system Booster seats, definition........162 Booster seats, installation .....170 Convertible seats, definition .............................162 Convertible seats, installation...........................170 Front passenger occupant classification system...........156 Infant seats, definition ...........162 Infant seats, installation.........170 Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors...........168 Installing child restraint system with seat belts.....................170 Installing child restraint system with top tether strap ............174 *: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 625 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Child safety Airbag precautions ................150 Back door precautions ............97 Child restraint system............162 Child-protectors.......................90 How your child should wear the seat belt ........................113 Installing child restraints........167 Power window lock switch.....126 Power window precautions ...128 Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................461 Seat belt extender precautions .........................118 Seat belt precautions ............114 Seat heater precautions........374 12-volt battery precautions....440 Child-protectors.........................90 Cleaning Exterior..................................402 Interior...................................405 Seat belts ..............................406 Clock .........................................232 Condenser ................................432 Console box .............................363 Cooling system Engine overheating ...............556 Hybrid system overheating....556 Cruise control Cruise control........................268 Dynamic radar cruise control.................................272 Cup holders..............................364 Curtain shield airbags .............142 Customizable features.............596 Daytime running light system....................................255 Deck board ...............................379 Defogger Rear window .........................350 Side mirrors...........................350 Dimensions ..............................566 Dinghy towing..........................327 Display Dynamic radar cruise control.................................272 Multi-information ...................225 Warning messages ...............513 Do-it-yourself maintenance ....416 Door lock Back door................................95 Side doors...............................89 Smart key system ...................63 Wireless remote control ..........87 Doors Back door................................95 Door glasses.........................126 Door lock.....................63, 87, 89 Rear door child-protector ........90 Side doors...............................89 Driver’s seat belt reminder light.........................................504 Driving Break-in tips..........................183 Correct posture .....................140 Procedures............................182 Winter driving tips .................321 626 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) E Eco drive mode switch ........... 206 Electric power steering........... 300 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly................. 548 Replacing battery ................. 460 Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 499 If a warning light turns on ..... 499 If the electronic key does not operate properly................. 548 If the hybrid system will not start.................................... 545 If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 550 If you have a flat tire ............ 530 If you lose your keys............. 547 If you think something is wrong ................................. 498 If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 561 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......................... 563 If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 491 If your vehicle overheats ...... 556 Emergency flashers Switch................................... 490 Alphabetical index Engine Accessory mode....................196 Compartment ........................425 Hood......................................419 How to start the hybrid system ................................194 Identification number.............567 If the hybrid system will not start.....................................545 Ignition switch........................194 Overheating...........................556 “POWER” switch ...................194 Engine coolant Capacity ................................572 Checking ...............................430 Preparing and checking before winter.......................321 Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity ................................572 Checking ...............................430 Preparing and checking before winter.......................321 Engine oil Capacity ................................569 Checking ...............................426 Preparing and checking before winter.......................321 Enhanced VSC .........................300 EPS............................................300 EV drive mode switch..............201 Event data recorder ...................25 627 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Floor mats.................................377 Fluid Brake.....................................574 Washer..................................435 Fog lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Switch....................................258 Wattage.................................576 Foot lights.................................357 Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Switch....................................258 Wattage.................................576 Front passenger occupant classification system ............156 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................504 Front seats Adjustment ............................101 Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs.............473 Wattage.................................576 Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Switch....................................213 Wattage.................................576 Fuel Capacity ................................568 Fuel gauge ............................216 Information ............................577 Refueling...............................134 Type ......................................577 Fuel door...................................134 Fuel filler door..........................134 Fuses.........................................462 Garage door opener ................385 Gauges......................................216 Glove boxes .............................362 Hands-free system (for cellular phone)* Hazard lights Switch ...................................490 Head restraints Adjustment ...........................107 Headlight cleaner.....................267 Headlights Cleaner .................................267 Replacing light bulbs.............473 Switch ...................................252 Wattage.................................576 Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................330 Seat heaters..........................373 Side mirrors...........................350 Hill-start assist control............305 Hood..........................................419 Hooks Cargo ....................................379 Horn ..........................................215 Hybrid system Eco savings record .................55 Emergency shut off system.....39 Energy monitor/ consumption screen .............44 High voltage components .......38 Hybrid System Indicator........226 Ignition switch .......................194 Monthly fuel consumption record..............55 “POWER” switch...................194 628 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Lane-Keeping Assist ...............289 Language..................................240 License plate lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Wattage.................................576 Light bulbs Replacing ..............................473 Wattage.................................576 Lights Emergency flasher switch .....490 Fog light switch .....................258 Foot lights..............................357 Hazard light switch................490 Headlight switch....................252 Interior lights..................358, 359 Personal lights.......................359 Replacing light bulbs.............473 Shift lever lighting..................357 Turn signal lever....................213 Turn signal light switch..........213 Vanity lights...........................369 Wattage.................................576 LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).....289 Load capacity...........................320 Luggage compartment light Switch......................................96 Wattage.................................576 Luggage cover .........................382 I/M test...................................... 415 Identification Engine .................................. 568 Vehicle.................................. 567 Ignition switch......................... 194 Illuminated entry system........ 357 Immobilizer system................. 138 Indicator lights ........................ 221 Initialization Items to initialize................... 603 Inside rear view mirror............ 120 Instrument panel light control.................................... 219 Interior lights Interior lights................. 358, 359 Switch........................... 358, 359 Wattage................................ 576 Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 422 Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 530 Jack handle.............................. 530 Keyless entry............................. 87 Keys Electronic key......................... 60 If the electronic key does not operate properly................. 548 If you lose your keys............. 547 Key number............................ 60 Keyless entry.......................... 87 Keys ....................................... 60 Mechanical key....................... 60 “POWER” switch .................. 194 Wireless remote control key............................ 87 Knee airbag.............................. 142 *: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 629 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) P Outside temperature display....................................370 Overheating..............................556 Parking brake...........................214 Parking lights Switch ...................................252 PCS ...........................................307 Personal lights Switch ...................................359 Wattage.................................576 Power outlets ...........................371 “POWER” switch .....................194 Power windows........................126 Pre-collision system................307 Radar cruise control system....................................272 Radiator ....................................432 Radio* Radio data system* RDS* Rear seats Adjustment............................104 Folding down.........................105 Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Wattage.................................576 Rear view mirror ..............120, 124 Rear view monitor system* Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers...............................350 Rear window wiper and washer....................................264 Remote Air Conditioning System....................................346 Alphabetical index Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................416 General maintenance............411 Maintenance data..................566 Maintenance requirements....408 Maintenance data.....................409 Meter Instrument panel light control.................................219 Meters ...................................216 Speed unit select button........218 Trip information display.........231 Micro dust and pollen filter.....334 Microphone* ............................393 Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...........120 Side mirror heater .................350 Side mirrors...........................124 Vanity mirrors........................369 MP3 disc* Multi-information display ........225 Navigation system (refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”) Noise from under vehicle..........22 Odometer..................................225 Oil Engine oil ..............................426 Opener Back door................................95 Fuel filler door .......................134 Hood......................................419 Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding.............124 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch.....................350 630 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Replacing Electronic key battery........... 460 Fuses.................................... 462 Light bulbs............................ 473 Tires ..................................... 530 Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 606 Safety Connect........................ 393 Seat belt reminder light .......... 504 Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt.......... 112 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 113 Child restraint system installation.......................... 167 Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................... 406 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 113 How to wear your seat belt ............................. 111 How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 113 Pre-collision seat belts ......... 307 Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 115 Reminder light ...................... 504 Seat belt extenders .............. 114 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners.......... 607 Seat belt pretensioners ........ 112 Seat heaters............................. 373 Seating capacity...................... 320 Alphabetical index Seats Adjustment ...................101, 104 Adjustment precautions .................103, 106 Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167 Cleaning................................405 Folding down the seatbacks............................105 Head restraint........................107 Properly sitting in the seat.....140 Seat heaters..........................373 Service reminder indicators ..............................221 Shift lever Transmission.........................204 Side airbags..............................142 Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs.............473 Switch....................................252 Wattage.................................576 Side mirrors Adjusting and folding.............124 Smart key system Antenna location .....................66 Entry functions ........................63 Starting the hybrid system.....194 Solar Ventilation System.........343 SOS button ...............................393 Spare tire Inflation pressure...................575 Storage location ....................530 Spark plug ................................572 Specifications...........................566 Speedometer ............................216 *: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 631 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Steering wheel Adjustment ............................119 Audio switches* Storage feature.........................361 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................561 Sun visors.................................368 Switch Audio remote control switches* Cruise control switch.............268 Driving mode select switch..................................206 Eco drive mode switch ..........206 Emergency flasher switch .....490 EV drive mode switch............201 Fog light switch .....................258 Hazard light switch................490 Headlight cleaner switch .......267 Ignition switch........................194 Light switches........................252 Power door lock switch ...........89 “POWER” switch ...................194 Power window switch............126 Pre-collision braking off switch..................................308 Talk switch* Telephone switch* Ventilation switch ..................343 Window lock switch...............126 Wipers and washer switch ....260 Switch ...................................252 Tail lights Talk switch* Telephone switch* Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ...............138 Tire inflation pressure.............453 Tire information Glossary................................588 Size.......................................584 Tire identification number......583 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................586 Tires Chains...................................323 Checking...............................443 If you have a flat tire..............530 Inflation pressure ..................453 Inflation pressure sensor.......444 Information............................581 Replacing..............................530 Rotating tires.........................443 Size.......................................575 Snow tires .............................321 Spare tire ..............................530 Tire pressure warning system ........................443, 505 632 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Warning buzzers Brake system ........................499 Open door ............................504 Seat belt reminder.................504 Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................501 Automatic headlight leveling system ................................503 Brake system ................499, 502 Charging system ...................500 Cruise control........................503 Electric power steering system ................................501 High coolant temperature......500 Hybrid system .......................501 Low fuel level ........................504 Low tire pressure...................505 Malfunction indicator lamp ....501 Open door .............................504 Pre-collision system ..............502 Radar cruise control..............503 Seat belt warning light...........504 Slip indicator..........................502 SRS airbags..........................501 Tire pressure warning light....505 Tonneau cover......................... 382 Tools......................................... 530 Touch tracer display............... 217 Total load capacity.................. 320 Towing Dinghy towing....................... 327 Emergency towing................ 492 Trailer towing........................ 326 TRAC ........................................ 300 Traction control....................... 300 Trailer towing........................... 326 Transmission Hybrid transmission.............. 204 P position switch................... 207 Trip information....................... 231 Trip meter................................. 216 Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 473 Switch................................... 213 Wattage................................ 576 USB port* ................................ 356 Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................... 369 Wattage................................ 576 Vanity mirrors.......................... 369 Vehicle data recordings............ 24 Vehicle identification number................................... 567 Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................... 34 Vehicle stability control.......... 300 VSC........................................... 300 *: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 633 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) Alphabetical index Warning messages ..................513 Washer Checking ...............................435 Preparing and checking before winter.......................321 Switch....................................260 Washing and waxing ...............402 Weight Cargo capacity ......................320 Load limits.............................320 Weight...................................566 Wheels ......................................457 Window glasses.......................126 Window lock switch.................126 Windows Power windows .....................126 Rear window defogger ..........350 Washer..................................260 Windshield wipers ...................260 Winter driving tips ...................321 Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking...................87 Replacing the battery ............460 WMA disc* 634 *: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) What to do if... What to do if... A tire punctures P. 530 If you have a flat tire P. 545 If the hybrid system will not start P. 138 Immobilizer system P. 550 If the 12-volt battery is discharged The hybrid system does not start The high coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed P. 556 If your vehicle overheats Steam can be seen coming from under the hood The key is lost P. 547 If you lose your keys The 12-volt battery runs out P. 550 If the 12-volt battery is discharged The doors cannot be locked P. 89 Side doors P. 95 Back door The vehicle is stuck in mud or sand P. 561 If the vehicle becomes stuck A warning light or indicator light comes on P. 499 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 635 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) What to do if... ■ Warning lights Master warning light ABS warning light P. 505 Brake system warning light (red indicator) or or or P. 499 P. 500 Charging system warning light High coolant temperature warning P. 500 light Malfunction indicator lamp P. 501 SRS warning light P. 501 P. 501 Electric power steering system warning light P. 501 Pre-collision system warning light* P. 502 Slip indicator light P. 502 Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) P. 502 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light P. 503 Cruise control indicator light* P. 503 636 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) What to do if... Driver’s belt reminder light P. 504 Tire pressure warning light P. 505 Radar cruise control indicator light* LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) indicator light P. 503 P. 502 Open door warning light P. 504 Low fuel level warning light P. 504 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light P. 504 *: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction. 637 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) What to do if... 638 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) What to do if... 639 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U) GAS STATION INFORMATION Auxiliary catch lever P. 419 Fuel filler door P. 134 Hood lock release lever Fuel filler door opener Tire inflation pressure P. 419 P. 134 P. 575 Fuel tank capacity (Reference) Fuel type Cold tire inflation pressure Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ reference) Engine oil type 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.) Unleaded gasoline only P. 568 P. 575 qt. (L, Imp.qt.) 4.4 (4.2, 3.7) With filter Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4) Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil P. 569 640 PRIUS_OM_OM47791U_(U)

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