TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2015 Owners Manual

1813-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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WARNING
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.

1823-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
XManual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror (vehicles with manual
anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
Anti-glare function
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XAuto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

1843-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
Press the switch to fold the mir-
rors.
Press it again to extend them to
the original position.
Adjustment procedure
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Folding and extending the mirrors

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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( →P. 273)
WARNING
■ Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

1863-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:Closing
One-touch closing
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Opening
One-touch opening
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: To stop the window partway, oper- ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.
Press the switch down to lock the
passenger windows.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Press the switch again to unlock
the passenger windows.
■ The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows afte r turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Up jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
Opening and closing procedures
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Window lock switch

1873-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Down jam protection function
When the window is opening, if a foreign object becomes caught between the
window and the door, the operation stops.
■ When opening and closing the window cannot be done
When the up or down jam protection f unction operates unusually or the door
window cannot be fully opened and closed, stop the vehicle and perform the
following operations with the power window switch of that door.
● The door window cannot be closed: With the power switch in ON mode,
continually operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing posi-
tion within 4 seconds after the up jam protection function was activated.
The door window cannot be opened: With the power switch in ON mode,
continually operate the power window switch in the one-touch opening posi-
tion within 4 seconds after the down jam protection function was activated.
● If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, implement the following procedure for function initializa-
tion.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
and completely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment and then resume pulling
and holding the switch in the one-touch closing position for approximately 4
seconds.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position
and after the door window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position,
once more, and after the door window is completely closed, continue hold-
ing the switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be closed or completely open, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all t he power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 186)
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. T here may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Up jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the up jam protec-
tion function.
● The up jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
■ Down jam protection function
●Never allow passengers to use hands, arms, cloths, etc., to intentionally
activate the down jam protection function.
● The down jam protection function may not work if a foreign object gets
caught just before the window completely opens. Be careful not to get
hands, arms, clothes, etc., caught in the window.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 198
Trailer towing ..................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ....... 201
EV drive mode ...................206
Hybrid transmission ........... 208
Turn signal lever ................ 213
Parking brake..................... 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch.................215
Fog light switch .................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 219
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 224
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 231
Driving mode select switch............................... 247
Driving assist systems ....... 248
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ............................ 254
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 262
Winter driving tips .............. 265

1904-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
( → P. 208)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 214)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. ( →P. 209)
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 214)
Shift the shift position to P. ( →P. 209)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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