belt TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Repair Manual

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed Check that all the
doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel
is approximately 1.6 gal.
(6.0 L, 1.3 Imp.gal.) or
less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belts. Fasten the seat
belt.
(On the instrument panel)
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat
belt.

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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle hav ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front), si de impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 184)
■ Front passenger occupant classifi cation system (ECU and sensors),
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) may cause the warn-
ing light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is
not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system (ECU and sensors) may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features  P. 639) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

628 6-1. Specifications
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Tire section namesBead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer

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Multi-information display (P. 266)
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
( P. 250) Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly Beeps
once ––O
Seat belt
reminder
( P. 539) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
Available languagesEnglish, French and Spanish

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .............. 650
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 651
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 653

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................. 140
Smart key system ... .............. 108
Wireless remote control........ 132
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Wattage ................................ 620
Battery Checking .............................. 471
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 594
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 349
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 390
Brake Fluid...................................... 619
Parking brake ....................... 255
Brake assist ............................. 328
Break-in tips ............................ 226
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 260 Camera
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Care
Exterior ..................................424
Interior ...................................428
Seat belts ..............................429
Cargo capacity .........................348
Cargo hooks .............................403
CD player
*
Chains .......................................351
Charging
Charging cable ........................74
Charging equipment ................73
Charging messages ..............562
Charging precautions ..............94
Charging procedure ................80
Charging timer function ...........86
Charging time will increase when.......................93
High voltage components........44
Information related to charging display ....................89
Maintenance..........................103
Power sources precautions .....79
Power sources that can be used ......................................77
Safety functions.................75, 91
When charging cannot be carried out .............................98
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670 Alphabetical index
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 204
Booster seats, installation ..... 212
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 204
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................212
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........198
Infant seats, definition ...........204
Infant seats, installation.........212
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors ...........210
Installing child restraint system with seat belts ..................... 212
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap ............216
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................192
Back door precautions .......... 142
Child restraint system............204
Child-protectors ..................... 135
How to charge ......................... 80
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................159
Installing child restraints ........ 209
Power window lock switch..... 171
Power window precautions ...173
Remote Air Conditioning System precautions ............374
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 494
Seat belt extender precautions .........................164
Seat belt precautions ............160
Seat heater precautions ........ 398
12-volt battery precautions ....474 Child-protectors ....................... 135
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 424
Interior ................................... 428
Seat belts .............................. 429
Clock ......................................... 275
Condenser ................................ 466
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 600
Hybrid system overheating ... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 308
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 312
Cup holders .............................. 388
Curtain shield airbags ............. 184
Customizable features ............ 639

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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 295
Deck board............................... 403
Defogger
Rear window......................... 375
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Dimensions .............................. 610
Dinghy towing ......................... 355
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 312
Multi-information ................... 266
Warning messages............... 546
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 439
Door lock Back door ............................. 140
Side doors ............................ 134
Smart key system ... .............. 108
Wireless remote control........ 132
Doors Back door ............................. 140
Door glasses ........................ 171
Door lock .............. 108, 132, 134
Rear door child-protector...... 135
Side doors ............................ 134
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 537
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 226
Correct posture..................... 182
Procedures ........................... 224
Winter driving tips ................. 349 Eco drive mode switch ............247
Electric power steering ...........328
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................591
Replacing battery ..................493
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................533
If a warning light turns on ......533
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................591
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................588
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................594
If you have a flat tire .............566
If you lose your keys .............590
If you think something is wrong ..................................532
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................605
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................607
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................525
If your vehicle overheats .......600
Emergency flashers Switch....................................524DE
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