TOYOTA PRIUS 2015 4.G Owners Manual

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CAUTION
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To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 561)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 214)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 207)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 253)Power mode indicator
(P. 207)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 253)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 269, 273)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 256)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 273)
Fog light indicator
(P. 259)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 269, 273)
Security indicator
(P. 137)
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(P. 290)
“READY” indicator
(P. 195)Slip indicator
(P. 302, 306)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 227)EV indicator ( P. 227)
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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 202)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 309)
Shift position indicators
(P. 205)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 156)
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CAUTION
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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 503)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
*2*1*1
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Energy monitor ( P. 4 4 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 227)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 5 2 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record/eco savings record ( P. 5 5 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 231)
● Clock ( P. 233)
● Calendar ( P. 233)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 273)
● LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) display (if equipped) (P. 290)
● Warning messages ( P. 517)

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Switching the display
To switch the display, press
“DISP” button.
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (P. 218)
To switch the odometer, trip
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.

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■Names and meaning of each icons
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (P. 5 0 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only
the electric motor (traction motor)
or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption/eco
savings
*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*: The current amount since the trip meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
The display can be switched
between average fuel consump-
tion/average speed and eco sav-
ings. ( P. 235)

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Reading Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Eco area
Power area
Hybrid Eco area
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.

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*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-tions.
*2: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under variousconditions.
Hybrid System Indicator*1
Charge area:
Shows regenerative charging.
(P. 34)
Hybrid Eco area:
Shows that gasoline engine
power is not being used very
often.
*2
Eco area:
Shows that the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Power area:
Shows that the driving power
is more than the upper limit of
Eco driving (during full power
driving etc.).