2009 Toyota Prius Reference Owners Guide

2009 Quick Reference Guide POWERED BY 2009 Prius 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.

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download. Years covered by this manual: 2009.

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. 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. 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. ! A word about safe vehicle operations INDEX BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hybrid Synergy Drive System Keyless entry1 Key fob Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System Shifting Smart Key system Smart Key unlock functions1 Turning the Hybrid System ON Engine maintenance Fuel tank door opener and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Light control-Instrument panel Rear hatch BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Clock Cruise control Cup and bottle holders Garage door opener (HomeLink®)2 Lights & turn signals Luggage storage box Parking brake Power outlets Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seats-Head restraints Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) Tilt steering wheel Windows Windshield wipers & washers OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS 24 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Door locks Doors-Child safety locks Emergency flashers Jump starting Rear air vent Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Programmable by customer. For dealer-programmable features, please visit your Toyota dealer. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 1 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION 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.

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