warning light TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2013 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and care
Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the “POWER” switch in ON mode
and then turn the “POWER” switch off.
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Toyota dealer.
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for
1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.

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■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the system with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.

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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire
pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure
is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-
mal.

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Maintenance and care
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14 STOP 10A
Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, brake system, driver support
system, vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A No circuit
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A
Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system, vehicle
proximity notification system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A
Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, inside rear view mir-
ror, garage door opener, yaw rate
& G sensor, brake system, naviga-
tion system, tire pressure warning
system, seat belt pretensioners,
audio system, emergency flash-
ers, turn signal lights, windshield
wipers, headlight cleaner
22 GAUGE 10AHeadlight leveling system, gauges
and meters
23 A/C 10AAir conditioning system, Remote
Air Conditioning System
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
■Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●St rang e noises re la te d to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Ve h i c l e p u l l s h e a v i l y t o o n e s i d e w h e n b r a k i n g
●Ve h i c l e p u l l s h e a v i l y t o o n e s i d e w h e n d r i v i n g o n a l e v e l r o a d
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
*:Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)*
•Low brake fluid
•Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
High coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the coolant temperature is too high
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases.

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The hybrid system;
•The electronic engine control system; or
•The electronic throttle control system
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The SRS airbag system;
•The front passenger occupant classification system; or
•The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
•The brake assist system
Electric power steering system warning light (warn-
ing buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system

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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
•The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(→P. 3 3 5 )
•The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is
disabled. (→P. 3 3 6 )
•The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo-
rarily be used. (→P. 5 5 1 )
(Turns on)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC;
•TRAC; or
• Hill-start assist control
Flashes when the above systems and/or ABS are oper-
ating. (→P. 3 2 9 )
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The regenerative braking system; or
•The electronically controlled brake system

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control/dynamic
radar cruise control

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Radar cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol