Toyota Prius 2011 User Manual

DRIVING .......................................... 2
Just Drive It ! ............................. 2
Modes ......................................... 2
Eco-Meter .................................. 4
Energy Monitor .......................... 6
Consumption .............................. 8
Efficiency ................................. 10
Trip Info ................................... 11
Battery Info .............................. 12
Brake Assist ............................. 13
Tire Pressure ............................ 13
BUTTONS ...................................... 14
Steering-Wheel ........................ 14
Voice ........................................ 16
Cruise ....................................... 16
Dimmer .................................... 16
Timer (PHV) ............................ 17
Cabin Air ................................. 17
Window Defog ......................... 18
Fan Options .............................. 18
Other Buttons ........................... 20
HELPFUL TIPS ............................. 21
Fuel Door ................................. 21
Rear Hatch ............................... 21
Grille Blocking ........................ 22
OTHER ........................................... 23
External Cargo ......................... 23
Security .................................... 25
EDUCATION ................................. 26
Real-World Data ...................... 26
Operational Info ....................... 26
GLOSSARY ................................... 29
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Toyota Prius User-Guide
Second Edition for the 2010-2012 models

Toyota Prius 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	Prius 2011
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

DRIVING AND EFFICIENCY

Driving Modes and Tips

Explains driving modes (EV, ECO, PWR) and general driving advice for optimal operation.

Eco-Meter and Energy Monitor

Using display indicators to monitor hybrid system performance and driving efficiency.

Trip Information and Battery Status

Understanding trip meters, average speed, and battery level indicators for driving analysis.

Vehicle Operation Assistance

Brake Assist for rollback prevention on hills and Tire Pressure warnings.

BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Steering Wheel Controls

Buttons for climate adjustment, trip information, and display navigation.

Audio System Operation

Controls for audio source, volume, track selection, and system power.

Voice, Navigation, and Phone

Using voice commands for navigation and phone integration.

Cruise, Dimmer, and Other Buttons

Features like cruise control, dashboard dimmer, and other miscellaneous buttons.

Climate Control Features

Timer functions (PHV), cabin air recirculation, defogging, and fan speed adjustments.

HELPFUL TIPS AND EXTERNAL FEATURES

Fuel Door and Rear Hatch Access

Maintenance for fuel door and rear hatch closing/unlocking procedures.

Grille Blocking and PHV Charging Security

Techniques for grille blocking to improve efficiency and securing the PHV charger.

External Cargo and Rack Systems

Using tie-down eyelets, roof racks, and strap-on racks for carrying items.

EDUCATION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Real-World Data and Operational Modes

Driving data analysis and detailed explanations of hybrid system modes.

Glossary of Hybrid Terms

Definitions of technical terms related to Prius and hybrid technology.