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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47A73U_(U)
How to operate the power (ignition) switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the charging cable is disconnected.
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indica-
tor does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the
shift position to P when starting the hybrid system.
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be started
from any “POWER” switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light
and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the
engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically
in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 280
Charging timer switch P. 91
Power (ignition) switch P. 242
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Head-up display switches
P. 290

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1-7. Refueling
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off
●Do not top off the fuel tank
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving procedures
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (oP. 9 6 )
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. (oP. 2 5 2 )
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit
2.2 qt. (2.1 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
•“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
•Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Engine
Accessory mode....................244
Compartment ........................ 464
Hood...................................... 448
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 242
Identification number .............620
If the hybrid system will not
start ..................................... 596
Ignition switch........................242
Overheating........................... 607
“POWER” switch ................... 242
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 625
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Engine/power control
unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 625
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 622
Checking ............................... 465
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Enhanced VSC .........................333
EPS ............................................333
EV driving ratio indicator ........276
EV driving range ................58, 273
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection
switch .......................................37
Floor mats ................................ 407
Fluid
Brake..................................... 627
Washer.................................. 474
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 628
Foot lights ................................ 388
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 628
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 202
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 541
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 150
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Wattage................................. 628
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 628
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 621
Fuel gauge ............................ 262
Information ............................ 629
Refueling ............................... 178
Type ...................................... 629
Fuel door .................................. 178
Fuel filler door .......................... 178
Fuses ........................................ 499
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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Garage door opener ................ 413
Gauges ..................................... 262
Glove boxes ............................. 392
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 528
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 312
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 312
Replacing light bulbs ............ 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 364
Seat heaters ......................... 403
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Hill-start assist control ........... 338
Hood ......................................... 448
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 409
Horn .......................................... 261
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 273
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 242
I/M test.......................................444
Identification
Engine ...................................620
Vehicle ..................................619
Ignition switch ..........................242
Illuminated entry system .........388
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................267
Initialization
Items to initialize....................655
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................265
Interior lights
Interior lights..................389, 390
Switch............................389, 390
Wattage .................................628
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........451
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................454
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
If you lose your keys .............598
Key number ...........................110
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................110
Mechanical key .....................110
“POWER” switch ...................242
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 313
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 251
Eco drive mode switch ......... 251
Emergency flasher switch .... 528
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 303
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 178
Hazard light switch ............... 528
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 312
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Light switches ....................... 297
Power door lock switch......... 138
“POWER” switch .................. 242
Power window switch ........... 175
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 341
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 482
Window lock switch .............. 175
Wipers and washer switch.... 305
Tail lights
Switch....................................297
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............183
Tire inflation pressure .............490
Tire information
Glossary ................................639
Size .......................................635
Tire identification number ......634
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................637
Tire pressure warning
system ............................481, 542
Tires
Chains ...................................357
Checking ...............................481
If you have a flat tire ..............574
Inflation pressure...................490
Inflation pressure sensor .......482
Information ............................633
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................481
Size .......................................627
Snow tires .............................355
Tire pressure warning
system ........................481, 542
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.