cruise control TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owner's Manual

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■To a v o i d i n a d v e r t e n t c ruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Ve h i c l e s p e e d m a y e x c e e d t h e s e t s p e e d w h e n d r i v i n g d o w n a s t e e p h i l l .
●At entrances to expressways
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
●During emergency towing

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When driving
CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec-
tively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may become
inaccurate or malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a
strong impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toy-
ota dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
●Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
•The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(→P. 3 3 7 )
•The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is
disabled. (→P. 3 3 8 )
•The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo-
rarily be used. (→P. 5 5 3 )
(Turns on)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC;
•TRAC; or
• Hill-start assist control
Flashes when the above systems and/or ABS are oper-
ating. (→P. 3 3 1 )
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The regenerative braking system; or
•The electronically controlled brake system

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control/dynamic
radar cruise control

(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Radar cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol

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Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control sys-
tem.
A buzzer also sounds.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reacti-
vate the system.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or replace-
ment time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
A buzzer also sounds.
If you continue to use the vehicle in this state, you
will soon become unable to restart the hybrid sys-
tem. Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is not
possible.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(If equipped)
•Indicates that the pre-collision
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
•This message also appears
when the pre-collision system
is not functional due to over-
heating.
•Check the grille
and the sensor and
clean them if they
are dirty.
•In case of over-
heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set
them to either the
intermittent or the
slow mode.

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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........207
Booster seats, installation .....215
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 207
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................215
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........201
Infant seats, definition ...........207
Infant seats, installation.........215
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ...........213
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 215
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............219
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................195
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............207
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge ......................... 84
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................163
Installing child restraints ........212
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............376
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 497
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 400
12-volt battery precautions ....477
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 426
Interior ................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Clock ......................................... 277
Condenser ................................ 469
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 603
Hybrid system overheating ... 603
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 310
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 314
Cup holders .............................. 390
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 643

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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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Odometer ................................. 268
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 463
Opener
Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 445
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 377
Outside temperature
display ................................... 396
Overheating ............................. 603
Parking brake .......................... 257
Parking lights
Switch................................... 294
PCS........................................... 337
Personal lights
Switch................................... 385
Wattage ................................ 624
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 ........................ 84
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 74
Power outlets........................... 397
Power sources........................... 81
“POWER” switch ..................... 240
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 337
Radar cruise control
system ....................................314
Radiator ....................................469
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............510
Wattage .................................624
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................377
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................306
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................373
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............496
Fuses ....................................498
Light bulbs .............................510
Tires ......................................451
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................654
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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”.