warning TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2012 Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
NOTICE
■When performing an emergency repair
●A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.
●The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
●Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction
may occur.
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle
use. Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.
●If gasoline splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate.
Ta k e c a r e n o t t o a l l o w g a s o l i n e t o c o n t a c t i t .
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
●Store the re pa ir kit in the lugg age compartment ou t of reach of chil-
dren.
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such
as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
■To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e t i r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g v a l v e s a n d t r a n s m i t -
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 4 7 7 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
St op the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light (→P. 5 3 4 ) c o m e s o n
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” (→P. 5 5 2 ) i s s h o w n o n t h e
multi-information display.
●St eam comes out fro m un der the ho od.
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6-1. Specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Tr a c t i o n A A , A , B , C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■Te m p e r a t u r e A , B , C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.

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6-2. Customization
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Multi-information display (→P. 2 6 6 )
ItemFunctionDefault set-
ting
Custom-
ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
(→P. 2 5 0 )
Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly
Beeps
once––O
Seat belt
reminder
(→P. 5 3 9 )
Ve h i c l e s p e e d
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
Available languagesEnglish, French and Spanish

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 432
Tire pressure warning
system
•When rotating the tires on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
•When changing the tire size
P. 4 7 8
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PHVPlug-in Hybrid Vehicle
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVe h i c l e I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r
VSCVe h i c l e Sta b i l i t y C o n t r o l
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................358
ABS ...........................................328
Active head restraint ............... 147
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................358
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................371
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ......369
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 192
Airbag warning light............... 535
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................192
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........198
General airbag precautions ...192
Knee airbag ...........................184
Locations of airbags ..............184
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................197
Proper driving posture ...........182
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Side airbag precautions ........ 192
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 188
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................192
SRS airbags ..........................184
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 653
Antenna .................................... 427
Anti-lock brake system ........... 328
Armrest ..................................... 399
Assist grips .............................. 400
Audio input*............................. 381
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 358
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 371
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 369
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 297
Automatic light control
system .................................... 292
AUX port*................................. 381
Auxiliary box .................... 391, 403
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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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....................................524
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 308
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 247
Eco drive mode switch ......... 247
Emergency flasher switch .... 524
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 298
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 174
Hazard light switch ............... 524
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 307
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Light switches ....................... 292
Power door lock switch......... 134
“POWER” switch .................. 238
Power window switch ........... 171
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 336
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch .............. 171
Wipers and washer switch.... 300
Tail lights
Switch....................................292
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............179
Theft prevention labels............181
Tire inflation pressure .............486
Tire information
Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................627
Tire identification number ......626
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................629
Tires
Chains ...................................351
Checking ...............................476
If you have a flat tire ..............566
Inflation pressure...................486
Inflation pressure sensor .......477
Information ............................625
Replacing ..............................448
Rotating tires .........................476
Size .......................................619
Snow tires .............................349
Tire pressure warning
system ........................476, 538
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Tonneau cover .........................404
Tools .........................................448
Total load capacity...................348
Touch tracer display ................258
Towing
Dinghy towing........................355
Emergency towing.................526
Trailer towing.........................354
TRAC .........................................328
Traction control........................328
Trailer towing ...........................354
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 245
P position switch ...................248
Trip information .......................274
Trip meter .................................257
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch....................................254
Wattage .................................620
USB port*.................................381
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Vanity mirrors...........................393
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................611
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........328
VSC............................................328
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 533
Open door ............................ 537
Seat belt reminder................. 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 535
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 536
Brake system ................ 533, 536
Charging system ................... 534
Cruise control ........................ 536
Electric power steering
system ................................ 535
High coolant temperature...... 534
Hybrid system ....................... 535
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Low tire pressure .................. 538
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Open door ............................. 537
Pre-collision system .............. 536
Radar cruise control. ............. 536
Seat belt warning light........... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 536
SRS airbags .......................... 535
Tire pressure warning light.... 538
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