wheel TOYOTA PRIUS 2015 4.G Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 80
Wireless remote control ....... 86
Side doors ............................ 88
Back door ............................. 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 100
Rear seats .......................... 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts............................ 110
Steering wheel .................... 118
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel ....................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 139
SRS airbags ....................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 332
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 343
Solar Ventilation System ............................. 345
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 348
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 352
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 353
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 358
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 359
• Front interior lights ........... 360
• Personal lights ................. 361
• Rear interior light .............. 361 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 363
• Glove boxes ..................... 364
• Console box ..................... 365
• Cup holders ...................... 366
• Bottle holders ................... 368
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 369
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 370
Vanity mirrors ..................... 371
Outside temperature display .............................. 372
Power outlets ...................... 373
Seat heaters ....................... 375
Armrest ............................... 377
Assist grips ......................... 378
Floor mats........................... 379
Luggage compartment features ............................ 381
Garage door opener ........... 387
Safety Connect ................... 395
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 411
General maintenance.......... 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 418
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 419
Hood ................................... 422
Positioning a floor jack ........ 425
Engine compartment ........... 428
12-volt battery ..................... 440
Tires .................................... 446
Tire inflation pressure ......... 457
Wheels ................................ 461
Electronic key battery.......... 464
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 466
Light bulbs........................... 478 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 494
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 495
If you think something is wrong ............................... 502
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 503
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 517
If you have a flat tire ........... 537
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 550
If you lose your keys........... 552
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 553
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 555
If your vehicle overheats .... 561
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 32
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 63
Smart key system (without entry function) .... 80
Wireless remote control .............................. 86
Side doors .......................... 88
Back door ........................... 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 100
Rear seats........................ 103
Head restraints................. 106
Seat belts ......................... 110
Steering wheel ................. 118
Inside rear view mirror ..... 119
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel .................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 139
SRS airbags ..................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 156
Child restraint systems..... 162
Installing child restraints ........................ 167

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CAUTION
■Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.
While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, shift the shift
position to P and turn the hybrid system off. Then, slowly release the brake
pedal.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 495)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat (if equipped)Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Power seat (if equipped for driver’s seat) Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch

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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
During
rear-end
collision
Inner
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Rear seats
Before folding down the seatbacksPark the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 208)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat-
back. (
P. 100)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Stow the buckle of the seat belts.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (
P. 106)
Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it
is pulled out. ( P. 377)
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Folding down the seatbacks
Fold the seatback down while
pushing the lock release button.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them
up until they lock.
■Remove the seat belt from the guide
■ Returning rear seatbacks
If the seat belt interferes with luggage on
the folded seats, remove the seat belt
from the guide.
Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,
making sure that you hold the seat belt to
prevent it from getting caught between
the seatback and the inner side of the
vehicle.
If the seat belt is removed from the guide,
make sure the belt pass through the
guide.