TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

Index
561
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Abbreviation list ...................... 562
Alphabetical index................... 563
What to do if... ......................... 574
Vehicles with a “touch screen”:
For details of equipment related to the “touch screen”,
such as the audio system, refer to the ““touch screen”
Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a navigation system:
For details of equipment related to the navigation
system, such as the audio system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
IPAIntelligent Parking Assist
LEDLight Emitting Diode
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Crash Safety System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
ABS ........................................... 298
Air conditioning filter .............. 427
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 339
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 161
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 165
Airbag warning light .............. 471
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 165
General airbag precautions... 165
Knee airbag........................... 158
Locations of airbags .............. 158
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 170
Proper driving posture........... 156
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Side airbag precautions ........ 165
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 162
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 165
SRS airbags .......................... 158Antenna .................................... 385
Anti-lock brake system ........... 298
Assist grips .............................. 374
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*......................... 342
Audio/video system
*.............. 342
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 427
Air conditioning system ......... 326
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches...... 339
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 265
Automatic light control
system .................................... 261
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 358, 378
Back door
Back door................................ 97
Smart entry & start system ..... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 92
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Wattage ................................ 551
Battery
Checking ............................... 413
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 319
A
B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders........................... 357
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 549
Parking brake ........................ 234
Brake assist.............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................. 203
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control ................................. 239
Camera
*
Care
Exterior.................................. 382
Interior ................................... 387
Seat belts .............................. 388
Cargo hooks ............................. 377
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 321
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 173
Baby seats, installation ......... 185
Child seats, definition ............ 173
Child seats,
installation........................... 185
Installing child restraint system
with ISOFIX rigid
anchors ............................... 191
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 185
Installing child restraint system
with top strap ...................... 193
Junior seats, definition .......... 173
Junior seats,
installation........................... 185Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 165
Back door precautions ............ 99
Child restraint system ........... 173
Child-protectors ...................... 95
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 126
Installing
child restraints .................... 184
Panoramic roof
precautions ......................... 371
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 138
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 432
Seat belt precautions ............ 127
Seat heater precautions........ 368
12-volt battery precautions ... 416
Child-protectors......................... 95
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 382
Interior................................... 387
Seat belts .............................. 388
Clock ......................................... 364
Condenser ................................ 410
Console box ............................. 354
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 528
Hybrid system overheating ... 528
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 280
Cup holders.............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............. 158
Customizable features ............ 554
C

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Daytime running light
system .................................... 263
Deck board ............................... 377
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 341
Side mirrors........................... 341
Dimensions .............................. 540
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 280
Head-up display .................... 253
Trip information ..................... 241
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 393
Door lock
Back door ................................ 97
Side doors ............................... 94
Smart entry & start system...... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 92
Door pockets ............................ 360
Doors
Back door ................................ 97
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock ..................... 64, 92, 94
Rear door child-protector ........ 95
Side doors ............................... 94
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 477
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 203
Correct posture ..................... 156
Procedures............................ 202
Winter driving tips ................. 319Eco drive mode switch............ 226
Electric power steering ........... 298
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
Replacing battery .................. 430
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 469
If a warning light turns on...... 469
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 516
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 522
If you have a flat tire .... 482, 494
If you lose your keys ............. 518
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 468
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 536
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 461
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 460
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 494DE
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 216
Compartment ........................ 403
Hood ..................................... 397
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 214
Identification number............. 541
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 516
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Overheating .......................... 528
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
EPS............................................ 298
EV drive mode switch.............. 221Floor mats ................................ 375
Fluid
Brake .................................... 549
Washer ................................. 411
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Foot lights ................................ 347
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 477
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 261
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 103
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 542
Fuel gauge ............................ 236
Information ............................ 552
Refueling............................... 139
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 139
Fuel filler door.......................... 139
Fuses ........................................ 433F

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Gauges...................................... 236
Glove boxes ............................. 353
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 460
Head-up display ....................... 253
Head restraints
Adjustment ........................... 117
Headlight cleaner ..................... 274
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 274
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Switch ................................... 261
Wattage................................. 551
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 367
Side mirrors........................... 341
Hill-start assist control ............ 304
Hood.......................................... 397
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 377
Horn .......................................... 235
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 44
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 49
High voltage components ....... 43
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 243
Ignition switch ....................... 214
“POWER” switch ................... 214Identification
Engine................................... 542
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch ......................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 347
Immobilizer system ................. 143
Indicator lights ......................... 248
Inside rear view mirror ............ 131
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 239
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 347
Switch ................................... 348
Wattage ................................ 551
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 400
Vehicle-equipped jack.... 482,494
Jack handle ...................... 482, 494
Keyless entry ............................. 92
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 518
Key number ............................ 61
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Keys ........................................ 61
Mechanical key ....................... 61
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Wireless remote control key ... 92
Knee airbag .............................. 158
G
H
I
J
K
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Foot lights ............................. 347
Hazard light switch ................ 460
Headlight switch .................... 261
Interior lights ......................... 348
Personal lights ...................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Shift lever lighting.................. 347
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Turn signal light switch.......... 233
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage compartment light
Switch ..................................... 98
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage cover ......................... 379
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 393
Maintenance data ................. 540
Maintenance requirements ... 390Meter
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 239
Meters ................................... 236
Speed unit select button ....... 238
Trip information display......... 241
Microphone
*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Side mirror heater ................. 341
Side mirrors .......................... 133
Vanity mirrors........................ 363
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Odometer.................................. 237
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 404
Opener
Back door................................ 97
Fuel filler door ....................... 139
Hood ..................................... 397
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 133
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch..................... 341
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 528
L
M
N
O

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Panoramic roof
Sun shade ............................. 369
Washing precautions ............ 386
Parking brake ........................... 234
PCS ........................................... 307
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 349
Wattage................................. 551
Pollen removal mode............... 333
Power outlets ........................... 365
“POWER” switch ..................... 214
Power windows ........................ 135
Pre-crash safety system ......... 307
Radar cruise control
system .................................... 280
Radiator .................................... 410
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear sunshade ......................... 373
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Rear view mirror .............. 131, 133
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers ... 341
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 272
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 430
Fuses .................................... 433
Light bulbs............................. 445
Tires ...................................... 482
Roof shades ............................. 369Seat belt reminder light........... 477
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .......... 123
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 184
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 388
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 125
How to wear your seat belt ... 120
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 126
Pre-crash seat belts .............. 307
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use............ 125
Reminder light....................... 477
Seat belt hangers.................. 110
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 124
Seat heaters ............................. 367
Seats
Adjustment ........... 103, 107, 113
Adjustment
precautions ......... 105, 110, 115
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 184
Cleaning................................ 387
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Folding down the
seatbacks .................... 108,113
Head restraint ....................... 117
Properly sitting in the seat .... 156
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Second seats
Adjustment ............................ 107
Folding down ........................ 108
P
R
S
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Service reminder
indicators .............................. 248
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 224
Side airbags ............................. 158
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 133
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ..................... 67
Entry functions ........................ 64
Starting the hybrid system .... 214
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 550
Storage location .................... 482
Spark plug ................................ 547
Specifications .......................... 540
Speedometer ............................ 236
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 130
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 351
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 369
Rear doors ............................ 373Switch
Audio remote control
switches
*
Cruise control switch............. 275
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 226
Eco drive mode switch .......... 226
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
EV drive mode switch ........... 221
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Hazard light switch................ 460
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 274
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Light switches ....................... 261
Panoramic roof shades
switch ................................. 369
Power door lock switch ........... 94
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Power window switch............ 135
Pre-crash braking off
switch ................................. 308
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch............... 135
Wipers and washer
switch ................................. 268