power steering TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2015 Owners Manual

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................180
Inside rear view mirror .......182
Outside rear view mirrors .............................184
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ..................186
4-1. Before driving 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
4Driving

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ...........................278
Seat heaters ......................279
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................280• Front interior light...........281
• Front personal lights ......281
• Rear interior light ...........282 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 283• Glove boxes .................. 284
• Console box .................. 284
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 285
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 287
• Card holders ................. 288
Luggage compartment features ........................... 289
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 292 • Sun visors ..................... 292
• Vanity mirrors ................ 292
• Clock ............................. 293
• Power outlet .................. 294
• Assist grips ................... 295
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 296
• Rear sunshades............ 298
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 300
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 305
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 308
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 376)*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 378)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 376)*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 378)
*1Charging system
warning light ( →P. 376)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light ( →P. 380)
*1
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 377)*1
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning light ( →P. 378)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning
light ( →P. 377)
(If equipped)
Parking lock
system warning
message
(→ P. 379)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 377)
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator
light ( →P. 379)
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 377)*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning
light ( →P. 379)
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 377)*1Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 380)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 377)*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request
indicator light ( →P. 379)

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Operation of
each component
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE) 3-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors.......................... 142
Back door...........................146
Smart entry & start system ............................. 151
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 165
Second seats .....................169
Third seats ......................... 174
Head restraints .................. 177
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 180
Inside rear view mirror ....... 182
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 184
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................. 186

1833-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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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.

1853-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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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.

1924-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 369
● Use engine braking (shift position B instead of shift position D) to maintain
a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 209)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)NOTICE
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, dr ive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire: →P. 404, 418
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehi-
cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

2054-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Meter display
When the power switch is turned off, each display will turn off as follows.
●The shift position indicator will turn off after approximately 2 seconds.
● EV driving ratio and average fuel consumption after hybrid system started,
turn off after approximately 6 seconds.
● The odometer, clock, etc. will turn off after approximately 30 seconds.
(Each display will also turn off immediately if a door is locked before 30 sec-
onds has elapsed.)
WARNING
■ When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( →P. 369)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-
ods of time without the hybrid system on.
● If the hybrid system is off, but the indicator on the power switch is illumi-
nated, this indicates that the power switch is still turned on. When exiting
the vehicle, always check that the power switch is off.
■ When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.

2484-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving assist systems
◆ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.