sensor TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owner's Manual
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■Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as traffic cones. There may
also be occasions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals,
bicycles, motorcycles, trees, or snowdrifts.
■Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
●On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
●If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an inter-
section
●If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtak-
ing
●In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
●When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
●When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
■Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor contamination, etc. that results in
the sensors being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision system will be
automatically disabled. In this case, the system will not activate even if there
is a collision possibility.
■When there is a malfunction in the system, or if the system is tempo-
rarily unusable
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( oP. 5 4 0 , 5 5 3 )
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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
●Ve h i c l e s t h a t c u t i n s u d d e n l y
●Ve h i c l e s w i t h s m a l l r e a r e n d s ( t r a i l e r s w i t h n o l o a d o n b o a r d e t c . )
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effec-
tively:
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may become
inaccurate or malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a
strong impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
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Maintenance and care
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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
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
28 IGN 10A
Brake system, driver support sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and
sensors), power management sys-
tem, smart key system, front pas-
senger’s seat belt reminder light
29 PANEL 10A
Air conditioning system, personal
light, transmission, P position
switch, navigation system, Remote
Air Conditioning System, headlight
cleaner, front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light, headlight level-
ing system, glove box light, clock,
audio system, MPH or km/h switch
30 TAIL 10A
Headlight leveling system, park-
ing lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights, side marker
lights
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*1:Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2:Seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passen-
ger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( oP. 1 8 7 )
■Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors),
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) may cause the warn-
ing light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is
not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system (ECU and sensors) may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(If equipped)
•Indicates that the pre-collision
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
•This message also appears
when the pre-collision system
is not functional due to over-
heating.
•Check the grille
and the sensor and
clean them if they
are dirty.
•In case of over-
heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set
them to either the
intermittent or the
slow mode.