lights TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2012 Owners Manual

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1. Charging operation
PLUG-IN QG_U (OM47747U)
■Confirm the following before recharging
●The parking brake is applied.
●Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and recharging time will increase.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
■How to charge
Prepare the charging cable.
Insert the charging cable into the
outlet of the external power
source.
Make sure to hold the body of the
plug and insert it firmly into the
outlet.
Check that the power indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated.
In order to lessen the load on the
outlet and plug, hang the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) on a hook etc. while the
plug is inserted.
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STEP2

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Fuel filler door P. 174
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights∗ P. 298
Daytime running lights (for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 292, 295
P. 292
P. 292
Hood P. 442
Windshield wipers P. 300Outside rear view mirrors
P. 169
Front turn signal lights P. 254
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.) P. 295

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 476
P. 448
P. 619
P. 625
Rear side marker lights P. 292
Side doors P. 134
Tail lights P. 292
∗:If equipped
*:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear turn signal lights P. 254
License plate lights P. 292
Camera*
Back door P. 140
Rear window wiper∗ P. 304
Rear window defoggers P. 375
Charging port P. 73

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches∗
P. 166
P. 407
Sun visors P. 392
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 184
Rear interior light P. 384
Vanity mirrors P. 393
Front interior/personal lights P. 383
∗:If equipped
*:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone* P. 415
“SOS” button∗
Auxiliary box
P. 415
P. 391
Assist grips P. 400

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■Using EV mode and HV mode effectively
Primarily using EV mode when driving in cities and using HV
mode when driving on highways (or freeways) can help con-
serve fuel and electricity. (→P. 3 7 )
■Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, a torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving fuel and electricity economy. (→P. 2 4 7 )
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. (→P. 2 6 8 )
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-
ing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to high fuel and electricity consumption.
Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much
as possible. When encountering a delay, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help
control excessive electricity and fuel consumption.

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1-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
How to charge
This vehicle has been designed to allow charging from an external
power source using a charging cable for exclusive use with standard
household AC outlets.
However, the vehicle differs greatly from standard household electri-
cal goods in the following ways, and incorrect usage could cause
fire or electric shock, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
●The charging operation is designed to operate at 12A continu-
ously for the charge duration (up to 3 hours).
●Charging can be conducted outdoors.
To c h a r g e p r o p e r l y, f o l l o w t h e p rocedure after reading the explana-
tion below. Charging is intended to be carried out by licensed driv-
ers only who properly understand the charging procedure. Charging
should not be carried out by children.
When charging with a charging station, follow the procedures for
using the charging station.
■Confirm the following before charging
●The parking brake is applied. (→P. 2 5 5 )
●Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF. (→P. 2 4 0 )
■Items to be regularly inspected
→P. 1 0 3

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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when the head-
lights or emergency flashers switch is on.
●There is a power outage during charging.
●There is an interruption in the electrical supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of your panel’s AC supply.
●The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of time.
■Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
The charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) will decline gradually when
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use. The rate at which it declines will
differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the
vehicle is used. By observing the following precautions, battery charge
decline can be suppressed.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct
sunlight when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
●Do not accelerate or decelerate frequently and suddenly when driving in
EV mode.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving. (→P. 4 0 )
●Leave a low level of charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) when
leaving the vehicle undriven for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode has switched to HV mode, turn the
“POWER” switch off.
●Use the charging timer function as much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) immediately before starting
off.
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the EV driving
range decreases. However, vehicle performance does not significantly
become worse.

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. (→P. 5 5 6 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds*1
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Panic mode
■Security feature
→P. 1 1 7
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 1 9
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 5 9 1 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 2 3
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 9 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 3 9 )
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To s t o p t h e a l a r m , p r e s s a n y b u t t o n o n
the electronic key.

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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Anti-glare function
Manual 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 sufficient
confirmation of the rear view in accordance with the driver’s seating
posture.
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