cruise control TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 202
Power (ignition) switch ........ 214
EV drive mode .................... 221
Hybrid transmission ............ 224
Turn signal lever ................. 233
Parking brake...................... 234
Horn .................................... 235
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 236
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 248
Head-up display .................. 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 261
Fog light switch ................... 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2742-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 280
Driving assist systems........ 298
Hill-start assist control ........ 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 316
Winter driving tips............... 319
Trailer towing...................... 323
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Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
B
Telephone switches*
“DISP” button P. 240Audio remote
control switches
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Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch
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P. 275
P. 280
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 280
Talk switch*
“TRIP” button P. 240
Climate remote control switches P. 339
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: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Telephone switches*
“DISP” button P. 240Audio remote
control switches
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Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch
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P. 275
P. 280
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 280
Talk switch*
“TRIP” button P. 240
Climate remote control switches P. 339

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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the RF-transmitter.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 202
Power (ignition) switch...... 214
EV drive mode .................. 221
Hybrid transmission .......... 224
Turn signal lever ............... 233
Parking brake ................... 234
Horn .................................. 2352-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 236
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 248
Head-up display ................ 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 261
Fog light switch ................. 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ... 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 280
Driving assist systems ...... 298
Hill-start assist control....... 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .......................... 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 316
Winter driving tips ............. 319
Trailer towing .................... 323

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 233)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 226)
Tail light indicator
(P. 261)Power mode indicator
(P. 226)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 262)
(if equipped)(green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 275, 280)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 266)
(if equipped)(green)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 280)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 266)“SET” indicator
(P. 275, 280)
Security indicator
(P. 143, 150)Slip indicator
(P. 300, 304)
“READY” indicator
(P. 214)EV indicator (P. 243)
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Switching the head-up display
On/off
When on, the indicator light on
the “HUD” switch comes on.
Head-up display contents
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Touch tracer display
The steering switches operation status is displayed for confirmation
purposes. (P. 255)
Turn-by-turn navigation*
Displays a notification of upcoming intersections during navigation
system route guidance. (P. 256)
Dynamic radar cruise control*
Displays the approach warning. (P. 280)
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety System)*
Indicates that there is a possibility of collision. (P. 307)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
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Cruise control can be set when
The shift position is in D.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
During emergency towing