Toyota Prius HSD User Manual

Toyota Prius User-Guide Seventh Edition, Second Revision for the HSD (2004-2007) model DRIVING ...

UNDERSTANDING MPG Measurement Lifetime LIFETIME is the most useful measurement. Total miles driven, divided by total gallons consumed, informs you

On the Highway Just like with traditional vehicles, efficiency drops the faster you drive on a highway. 60 MPH (96 km/h) is more efficient than 70 M

External Loads Any type of accessory rack for carrying external loads (Receiver, Roof, or Strap-On) will cause aerodynamic drag. So, expect a MPG dr

EPA Estimates Purpose The intent of the EPA efficiency values posted on each new vehicle window-sticker is only to provide a basis for comparison, n

Gentle Acceleration The testing procedures utilize gentle acceleration, which does not represent the way people actually drive anymore. For example,

Seasonal Cycles All Vehicles Seasonal cycles affect all vehicles, not just hybrids. But with a Prius, you are much more aware of the MPG changes du

Traffic It is common for people to forget how much traffic patterns change during the winter. Slippery roads cause major delays, increasing driving

Measurements California LEV II Emission Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Duty vehicles less than 8,500 lbs. (grams/mile for 120,000 miles/11 y

NURTURING Filling the Tank Fill Speed It is best to use the slowest setting (the farthest latch on the pump-handle); otherwise, the pump could shut

Emission Bladder Inside the gas tank is a flexible bladder. It contracts and expands to fill the empty void that would otherwise be filled with vapo

DRIVING Just Drive It ! Vital Info Ignore the advanced technology! It's too easy to get preoccupied with everything Prius automatically does

Polishing Owner Tests "Nu Finish" is one of the products that works well. The great polished look lasts for about 6 months, enough to get

PSI convenience Tire pressure needs to be routinely checked (for all vehicles, not just Prius). Temperature drops cause PSI to decrease. Heat cause

Tire Upgrades HSD Prius comes with standard, run-of-the-mill tires. In other words, they are fairly typical. So some owners are pleased with them a

Original Tire Goodyear Integrity HSD Prius comes with these tires standard. They are sometimes referred to as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

Upgrade Tire Michelin Harmony 185 / 65 R15 44 PSI (3.0 bar) maximum 1168 lbs. (530 kg) load maximum Standard Rolling Resista

MAINTENANCE Oil Changes Oil Refer to the "Increasing MPG "section. 5,000 Miles or 6 Months 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months, whiche

Overfilling This is an unfortunate reality that far too much owners have to face. Oil pumped from bulk barrels into your engine is commonly not care

Window Wipers Front Blades Replacing the two wiper blades in the front is surprisingly easy. You don’t even have to remove the wiper assembly from

Rear Blade To pivot the wiper arm upward, all you have to do is remove the clamp. It is the 2.5 inch (6 cm) piece of flexible plastic at the base, w

Air-Conditioning Filter Access There is a Hepa filter for the Air-Conditioning system (Toyota Part: 87139 - 47010) directly behind the glove-box, wh

Engine Warm-Up Reducing Emissions is the highest priority for Prius. It strives to remain a AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology - Partial Zero Emission Veh

OPTIONS SKS: Smart-Entry It is proximity detection system that automatically senses a wireless transmitter (called a "key-fob") in your poc

Homelink It is a set of buttons on the rear-view mirror available for custom programming, to supplement your other remotes. Garage Door To program

Navigation Adaptive Volume Increases the volume of the Navigation System's guidance information when going over 50 MPH (80 km/h). Mark Butto

VOICE-RECOGNITION Help Command Help Command List Help Navigation - Commands I'm Hungry POI Off Route Overview Compass Mode Heading Up

Navigation - Locations Airport American Food American Restaurant Amusement Park ATM Auto Club Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Automobile C

Audio Audio Audio On Audio Off Radio AM AM Radio FM FM Radio FM1 FM2 Program Seek Down Seek Up CD CD Changer Disc Down Disc Up Next Disc Next Trac

OTHER Battery-Pack Replacement The power management system was designed to maximize battery life. It rigorously works to always keep the charge-lev

Hidden Release From inside the hidden storage area underneath the floorboard, remove the tiny black panel on the side closest to the hatch, and then

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ScanGaugeII This is a scan-tool that provides live data via the standard ODB-II connector found in virtually every car now in use. That port which

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Hybrid Driving From a Stop The gasoline engine is most efficient when running around 70% maximum. So if you can't press lightly enough on the

GLOSSARY ABS Anti-Lock Braking System, the feature which allows you to retain the ability to directionally control your vehicle during emergency dece

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Motor The common term used to refer to the power device which operates using electricity. MPG Miles Per Gallon MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Reta

Turtle Driving a Prius with the battery-pack extremely drained of electricity, in conditions too hot (typically above 105 F degrees), or conditions to

Prius User-Guide 54 of 54 Last Updated: 9/01/2007 Prius Generations: Original Classic HSD Engine HP Engine kW Engine RPM Redline Motor

Stealth Driving Engine Off While the gasoline engine is off and you’re driving using just battery power, the mode you’re in is called "stealth&

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