warning TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owners Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(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 gasoline to contact it.
●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 luggage 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 8 0 )

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(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 6 ) 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 4 ) 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_OM47856U_(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_OM47856U_(U)
Multi-information display (→P. 2 6 8 )
ItemFunctionDefault set-
ting
Custom-
ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
(→P. 2 5 2 )
Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly
Beeps
once––O
Seat belt
reminder
(→P. 5 4 1 )
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_OM47856U_(U)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 434
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 8 1
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_OM47856U_(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_OM47856U_(U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
ABS ...........................................330
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ......371
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 195
Airbag warning light............... 537
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................195
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........201
General airbag precautions ...195
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags ..............187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................200
Proper driving posture ...........185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 195
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................195
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 657
Antenna .................................... 429
Anti-lock brake system ........... 330
Armrest ..................................... 401
Assist grips .............................. 402
Audio input*............................. 383
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 360
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 360
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 371
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 299
Automatic light control
system .................................... 294
AUX port*................................. 383
Auxiliary box .................... 393, 405
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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 297
Deck board............................... 405
Defogger
Rear window......................... 377
Side mirrors .......................... 377
Dimensions .............................. 614
Dinghy towing ......................... 357
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 314
Multi-information ................... 268
Warning messages............... 548
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 442
Door lock
Back door ............................. 144
Side doors ............................ 138
Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control........ 136
Doors
Back door ............................. 144
Door glasses ........................ 175
Door lock .............. 112, 136, 138
Rear door child-protector...... 139
Side doors ............................ 138
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 539
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 228
Correct posture..................... 185
Procedures ........................... 226
Winter driving tips ................. 351
Eco drive mode switch ............249
Electric power steering ...........330
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
Replacing battery ..................496
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................535
If a warning light turns on ......535
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................591
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................597
If you have a flat tire .............569
If you lose your keys .............593
If you think something is
wrong ..................................534
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................608
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................610
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................527
If your vehicle overheats .......603
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................526
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Alphabetical index
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Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 310
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 249
Eco drive mode switch ......... 249
Emergency flasher switch .... 526
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 300
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 178
Hazard light switch ............... 526
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 309
Ignition switch ....................... 240
Light switches ....................... 294
Power door lock switch......... 138
“POWER” switch .................. 240
Power window switch ........... 175
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 338
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch .............. 175
Wipers and washer switch.... 302
Tail lights
Switch....................................294
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............183
Tire inflation pressure .............489
Tire information
Glossary ................................635
Size .......................................631
Tire identification number ......630
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................633
Tires
Chains ...................................353
Checking ...............................479
If you have a flat tire ..............569
Inflation pressure...................489
Inflation pressure sensor .......480
Information ............................629
Replacing ..............................451
Rotating tires .........................479
Size .......................................623
Snow tires .............................351
Tire pressure warning
system ........................479, 540
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index
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Tonneau cover .........................406
Tools .........................................451
Total load capacity...................350
Touch tracer display ................260
Towing
Dinghy towing........................357
Emergency towing.................528
Trailer towing.........................356
TRAC .........................................330
Traction control........................330
Trailer towing ...........................356
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 247
P position switch ...................250
Trip information .......................276
Trip meter .................................259
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch....................................256
Wattage .................................624
USB port*.................................383
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................395
Wattage .................................624
Vanity mirrors...........................395
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................615
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........330
VSC............................................330
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 535
Open door ............................ 539
Seat belt reminder................. 539
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 537
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 538
Brake system ................ 535, 538
Charging system ................... 536
Cruise control ........................ 538
Electric power steering
system ................................ 537
High coolant temperature...... 536
Hybrid system ....................... 537
Low fuel level ........................ 539
Low tire pressure .................. 540
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 537
Open door ............................. 539
Pre-collision system .............. 538
Radar cruise control. ............. 538
Seat belt warning light........... 539
Slip indicator ......................... 538
SRS airbags .......................... 537
Tire pressure warning light.... 540
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