TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2015 1.G Owners Manual

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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .......................... 68
EV driving range................... 71
Plug-in Hybrid Applications ........................ 75
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 78
Power sources that can be used ....................... 82
How to charge ...................... 85
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 103
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 108
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 110 1-4. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 113
Smart key system (without entry function) ..... 130
Wireless remote control ...... 136
Side doors .......................... 138
Back door ........................... 144
1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 150
Rear seats .......................... 153
Head restraints ................... 156
Seat belts............................ 160
Steering wheel .................... 169
Inside rear view mirror ........ 170
Outside rear view mirrors ... 173
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 183
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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 185
SRS airbags ........................ 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 202
Child restraint systems........ 208
Installing child restraints...... 213
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............... 228
Power (ignition) switch ........ 242
Hybrid transmission ............ 249
Turn signal lever ................. 259
Parking brake ...................... 260
Horn .................................... 261
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 262
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 267
Multi-information display ..... 271
Head-up display .................. 290 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 297
Fog light switch................... 303
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 305
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 309
Headlight cleaner switch .... 312
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 313
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 317
Driving assist systems ........ 333
Hill-start assist control ........ 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 340
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 349
Vehicle load limits............... 354
Winter driving tips ............... 355
Trailer towing ...................... 360
Dinghy towing ..................... 361
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 364
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 375
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 377
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 381
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 382
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 387
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 388
• Front interior lights ........... 389
• Personal lights ................. 389
• Rear interior light .............. 390 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 391
• Glove boxes ..................... 392
• Console box ..................... 393
• Cup holders ...................... 394
• Bottle holders ................... 396
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 397
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 398
Vanity mirrors ..................... 399
Outside temperature display .............................. 400
Power outlets ...................... 401
Seat heaters ....................... 403
Armrest ............................... 405
Assist grips ......................... 406
Floor mats........................... 407
Luggage compartment features ............................ 409
Garage door opener ........... 413
Safety Connect ................... 421
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 436
General maintenance.......... 439
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 444
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 445
Hood ................................... 448
Positioning a floor jack ........ 451
Replacing the tire ................ 454
Engine compartment ........... 464
12-volt battery ..................... 476
Tires .................................... 481
Tire inflation pressure ......... 490
Wheels ................................ 494
Electronic key battery.......... 497
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 511 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 528
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 529
If you think something is wrong ............................... 536
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 537
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ........... 574
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 596
If you lose your keys........... 598
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 599
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 601
If your vehicle overheats .... 607
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 618
Fuel information ................. 629
Tire information .................. 633
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 647
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 655
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 658
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 659
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 661 Abbreviation list ............... 674
Alphabetical index ............ 676
What to do if... .................. 688
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Fuel filler door P. 178
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 303
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 297, 300
P. 297
P. 297
Hood P. 448
Windshield wipers P. 305Outside rear view mirrors
P. 173
Front turn signal lights P. 259
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 481
P. 454
P. 627
P. 633
Rear side marker lights P. 297
Side doors P. 138
Tail lights P. 297
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Rear turn signal lights P. 259
License plate lights P. 297
Camera*
Back door P. 144
Rear window wiper P. 309
Rear window defoggers P. 381
Charging port P. 78

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Floor mat P. 407
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 187
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 187
Front seats P. 150
Rear seats P. 153
Glove boxes P. 392
Head restraints P. 156
Seat belts P. 160
Armrest P. 405
Cup holders P. 394