Toyota Prius (2023 year). Manual in english

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Outside rear view mirrors

To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Folds the mirrors
Extends the mirrors

Putting the outside rear view mirror
folding switch in the neutral posi-
tion sets the mirrors to automatic
mode.
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.

Adjustment procedure

1
2

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2
3
4

Folding and extending the mirrors

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2

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

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P. 463)

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Using automatic mode in cold weather

When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze
up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event,
remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror
using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.

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Customization

The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 670)

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WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the side windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the side window partway,

operate the switch in the opposite
direction.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger windows.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

■

The power windows can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

Indicator

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window
frame while the side window is closing, side window movement is stopped
and the side window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the
side window is opening, side window movement is stopped.

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When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the side window cannot be opened and closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the side window can be opened and closed.

●

If the side window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the side window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pressing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the side window is moving, start again from
the beginning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Door lock linked window operation

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

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P. 636)

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote
control.

(



P. 177)

: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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When the 12-volt battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

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Power window open reminder function

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 670)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (



P. 210)

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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate side win-
dow by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.

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WARNING

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of
your body jammed in the side window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of
your body or clothing caught in the side window.

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Moon roof



Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either end of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either end of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

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Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically to slightly before the fully open position when the
moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(



P. 636)

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P. 177)

: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch.

The moon roof will tilt up, stop a little time and tilt down. Then it will open
fully and close again, and then stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof has completely stopped and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be

performed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Moon roof open reminder function

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 670)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or head outside the vehicle
while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or mechanical key and operating the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of their body parts caught in the moon
roof. Also, do not let a child operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get
caught in the moon roof.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle .............220
Cargo and luggage ............231
Trailer towing

(2WD models)..................233

Trailer towing

(AWD models) .................243

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch.......244
EV drive mode ...................250
Hybrid transmission ...........253
Turn signal lever ................259
Parking brake ....................260

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch ................261
AHB (Automatic High

Beam)..............................266

Fog light switch..................270
Windshield wipers and

washer.............................271

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................275

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap...................................277

4-5. Using the driving

support systems

Toyota Safety Sense .........282
PCS (Pre-Collision

System) ...........................296

LTA

(Lane Tracing Assist).......307

RSA (Road Sign Assist).....323
Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed
range ...............................329

Cruise control.....................346
Driving mode select

switch...............................351

Speed limiter......................353
BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor).........356
• The Blind Spot Monitor

function..........................372

• The Rear Crossing

Traffic Alert function ......375

Toyota parking

assist-sensor ...................381

Parking Support Brake

function ............................394

S-IPA (Simple Intelligent

Parking Assist
System) ...........................405

GPF (Gasoline Particulate

Filter) system ...................440

Driving assist systems .......441

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving

tips ...................................449

Winter driving tips ..............452

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

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P. 244

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
(



P. 253)

Check that the shift position indicator shows D.

Release the parking brake. (



P. 260)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. (



P. 254)

Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (



P. 260)

Shift the shift position to P. (

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P. 254)

Check that the shift position indicator shows P.

Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the hybrid system

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the hybrid system output may be restrained.

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When the shift position is shifted to R

●

When the shift position is shifted from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D

When the system operates, a message appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and follow the instruction.

: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.

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When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (



P. 442)

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For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (



P. 449)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. (



P. 596)

Starting off on a steep uphill

Sudden start restraint control (Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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“ECO Accelerator Guidance” (



P. 133)

It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly manner by driving while referring to the
“ECO Accelerator Guidance” display. Also, by using the “ECO Accelerator
Guidance”, it is easier to increase the Eco score evaluation.

●

When starting off:
While staying within the “ECO Accelerator Guidance” range, gradually
depress the accelerator pedal and accelerate to the desired speed. If exces-
sive acceleration is avoided, the “Eco-Start” score will increase.

●

When driving:
After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelerator pedal and
drive at a stable speed within the “ECO Accelerator Guidance” range. By
keeping the vehicle within the “ECO Accelerator Guidance” range, the “Eco-
Cruise” score will increase.

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When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early releasing the accelerator pedal will cause
the “Eco-Stop” score to increase.

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Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRC is turned off (



P. 443), sudden start restraint control also

does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh
snow due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRC
(



P. 443) so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or

fresh snow.

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Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

●

For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.

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For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (



P. 657)

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