TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2012 Owners Manual

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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....................................524
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Engine
Accessory mode....................240
Compartment ........................459
Hood......................................442
How to start the hybrid
system ................................238
Identification number .............611
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................588
Ignition switch........................238
Overheating...........................600
“POWER” switch ...................238
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 349
Engine/power control
unit coolant
Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 349
Engine oil
Capacity ................................614
Checking ............................... 460
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 349
Enhanced VSC .........................328
EPS............................................328
EV driving ratio indicator ........271
EV driving range ................58, 268
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection
switch .......................................37
Floor mats ................................ 401
Fluid
Brake..................................... 619
Washer.................................. 469
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Foot lights ................................ 382
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 198
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 537
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 146
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage................................. 620
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 620
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 613
Fuel gauge ............................ 257
Information ............................ 621
Refueling ............................... 174
Type ...................................... 621
Fuel door .................................. 174
Fuel filler door .......................... 174
Fuses ........................................ 495
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Garage door opener ................ 407
Gauges ..................................... 257
Glove boxes ............................. 386
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch................................... 524
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 152
Headlight cleaner .................... 307
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Switch................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 620
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 358
Seat heaters ......................... 397
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Hill-start assist control ........... 333
Hood ......................................... 442
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 403
Horn .......................................... 256
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 268
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 238
I/M test.......................................438
Identification
Engine ...................................612
Vehicle ..................................611
Ignition switch ..........................238
Illuminated entry system .........382
Immobilizer system..................179
Indicator lights .........................262
Initialization
Items to initialize....................647
Inside rear view mirror ............166
Instrument panel light
control ....................................260
Interior lights
Interior lights..................383, 384
Switch............................383, 384
Wattage .................................620
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........445
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........448
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry............................132
Keys
Electronic key ........................105
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If you lose your keys .............590
Key number ...........................105
Keyless entry.........................132
Keys ......................................105
Mechanical key .....................105
“POWER” switch ...................238
Wireless remote
control key ..........................132
Knee airbag ..............................184
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Language ..................................280
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage .................................620
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................507
Wattage .................................620
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....524
Fog light switch .....................298
Foot lights..............................382
Hazard light switch ................524
Headlight switch .................... 292
Interior lights..................383, 384
Personal lights.......................383
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Shift lever lighting ..................382
Turn signal lever....................254
Turn signal light switch ..........254
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Load capacity ...........................348
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................620
Luggage cover .........................404
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 439
General maintenance............ 434
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance
requirements....................... 431
Maintenance data..................... 432
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 260
Meters ................................... 257
Speed unit select button ....... 259
Trip information display ......... 274
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 362
Microphone*............................ 415
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 166
Side mirror heater ................. 375
Side mirrors........................... 169
Vanity mirrors ........................ 393
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 266
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener
Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights
Switch................................... 292
PCS........................................... 335
Personal lights
Switch................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335
Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system
installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................158
How to wear your
seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts ..........335
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity.......................348
Seats
Adjustment ...................146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters..........................397
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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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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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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Warning messages ................. 546
Washer
Checking .............................. 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 349
Switch................................... 300
Washing and waxing............... 424
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 348
Load limits ............................ 348
Weight .................................. 610
Wheels...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 171
Window lock switch ................ 171
Windows
Power windows .................... 171
Rear window defogger ......... 375
Washer ................................. 300
Windshield wipers................... 300
Winter driving tips................... 349
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 132
Replacing the battery ........... 493
WMA disc*
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 6 6If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 5 8 8If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 7 9Immobilizer system
P. 5 9 4If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT”
is displayed
Steam can be seen co mi ng
from under the hood
P. 6 0 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 9 0If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 5 9 4If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 1 3 4Side doors
P. 1 4 0Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 6 0 5If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 3If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds