2000 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This book may not be repro-
duced or copied, in whole or in part, without the
written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
First Printing: Apr. 5, 2000 01-000405-00
FOREWORD
To assist you in your sales and service activities, this manual explains the main characteristics of the new PRIUS,
in particular providing a technical explanation of the construction and operation of new mechanisms and new
technology used.
Applicable models: NHW11 series
This manual is divided into 4 sections.
1. Introduction – Exterior appearance and model code.
2. New Model Outline – Explanation of the product to give a general understanding of its features.
3. Technical Description – Technical explanation of the construction and operation of each new system and
component.
4. Appendix – Major technical specifications of the vehicle.
CAUTION, NOTICE, REFERENCE and NOTE are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
A potentially hazardous situation which could result in injury to people may occur
if instructions on what to do or not do are ignored.
NOTICE
Damage to the vehicle or components may occur if instructions on what to do or not
do are ignored.
REFERENCE Explains the theory behind mechanisms and techniques.
NOTE Notes or comments not included under the above 3 titles.
For detailed service specifications and repair procedures, refer to the following Repair Manuals:
Manual Name
Pub. No.
2001 PRIUS Repair Manual
2001 PRIUS Electrical Wiring Diagram
RM778U
EWD414U
All information contained herein is the most up-to-date at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
2
182IN01
182IN02
MODEL CODE AND MODEL LINE-UP
3
MODEL CODE
NHW11 L – A E E E B A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
BASIC MODEL CODE
1
NHW11: With 1NZ-FXE Engine
2
STEERING WHEEL POSITION
2
L: Left-Hand Drive
3
MODEL NAME
3
A: Prius
4
BODY TYPE
4
E: 4-Door Sedan
5
GEAR SHIFT TYPE
5
E: Automatic, Column
6
GRADE
6
E: Standard
7
ENGINE SPECIFICATION
7
B: Atkinson
DESTINATION
8
A: U.S.A.
K: Canada
MODEL LINE-UP
TRANSAXLE
DESTINATION ENGINE
BODY
TYPE
GRADE
Automatic
TYPE
P111
U.S.A.
1NZ FXE
Sedan
Standard
NHW11L-AEEEBA
Canada
1NZ-FXE Sedan Standard
NHW11L-AEEEBK