TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Owners Manual

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Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 
(Flashes)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 591
 Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to charge
the battery.
NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

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Charging messagesA message showing the charge results will be displayed if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode after charging has completed
(when the vehicle’s charging indicator has turned off).
If one of the following messages is displayed, follow the correction proce-
dures.
If the message displays again after following the correction procedure,
contact your Toyota dealer.
*: For information about the safety functions, refer to P. 91.
MessageDetailsCorrection procedure
The charging cable has
been connected to the
vehicle while the
“READY” indicator light
was illuminated. A warning buzzer will
sound. The hybrid system auto-
matically stopped due to
operation of the safety
functions
*.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and perform
charging according to the
procedures on P. 80.
An attempt has been
made to start the hybrid
system while the charg-
ing cable was connected. A warning buzzer will
sound. The hybrid system can-
not be started while the
charging cable is con-
nected due to the safety
functions
*.
Disconnect the charging
cable and start the hybrid
system.

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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been inter-
rupted because the plug
has been disconnected
or some kind of power
failure has occurred. Charging has not fin-
ished properly.
Refer to the procedures
on P. 80 and perform
charging again.
The vehicle can be used
even if charging has not
finished. However, the
EV driving range
decreases.
One of the following situ-
ations has occurred:
• The charging connector is not properly inserted
• The latch release button has been pressed and
held
• The charging connector has been disconnected Reinsert the charging
connector to restart
charging.
Charging has been inter-
rupted by a malfunction
in the charging system. Stop charging immedi-
ately, and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Also, driving is possible
when the hybrid system
has been started.

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MessageDetailsCorrection procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of the
high energy consumption
of electrical compo-
nents, such as the head-
lights. Switch the electrical
appliance OFF, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 80.
If the message is still
displayed, the 12-volt
battery may have a low
charge.
In this event, turn the
“POWER” switch OFF
approximately 15 min-
utes after starting the
hybrid system, and
restart charging.
Charging has been
stopped because of
extremely low voltage,
possibly caused by the
plug not being inserted
correctly. Check that the plug is
inserted correctly, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 80.
Check that the plug is
not connected to a
power strip and that an
extension cord, multi-
outlet etc. is not being
used.

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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of a
problem with the charg-
ing cable. If the charging cable is
not a genuine Toyota
product, or if you are
charging using a charg-
ing station (other than a
Toyota dealer), try charg-
ing with a genuine Toyota
charging cable.
If the message is still
displayed, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Charging has stopped
because of the continued
high temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) (in order to pro-
tect the battery). If the desired charge
level has not been
achieved, restart charg-
ing by following the pro-
cedure on P. 80 after the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) has cooled
down.

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If you have a flat tire
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The sealant
can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire without
removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After temporarily repair-
ing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or replaced by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Before repairing the tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Side deck board
Emergency tire puncture repair kit

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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Air release cap Hose Stickers

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Compressor
Power plug
Air pressure gauge Compressor switch

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Before performing emergency repair
Check the degree of the tire damage. A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit if the damage is caused
by a nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail orscrew from the tire. Removing
the object may widen the
opening and prevent emer-
gency repair with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage,
move the vehicle until the area
of the puncture, if known, is
positioned at the top of the
tire.

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■In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit. Contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pres-
sure
●When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire,
such as on the side wall, except the tread
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the trea d is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When more than 2 sharp objects such as nails or screws have
passed through the tread on a single tire
●When the sealant has expired