warning TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owners Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
NOTICE
■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. (oP. 4 8 2 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 (oP. 5 3 8 ) 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” (oP. 5 5 7 ) 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_OM47A11U_(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-
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6-2. Customization
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Multi-information display (oP. 2 7 1 )
ItemFunctionDefault set-
ting
Custom-
ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
(oP. 2 5 5 )
Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly
Beeps
once––O
Seat belt
reminder
(oP. 5 4 3 )
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
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
After the maintenance is performed P. 437
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 2
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_OM47A11U_(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_OM47A11U_(U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
ABS ........................................... 333
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 196
Airbag warning light............... 539
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 196
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
General airbag precautions ... 196
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags .............. 187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 201
Proper driving posture ........... 185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 196
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 196
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 661
Antenna .................................... 432
Anti-lock brake system ........... 333
Armrest ..................................... 405
Assist grips .............................. 406
Audio input*............................. 387
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 364
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 297
AUX port*................................. 387
Auxiliary box .................... 397, 409
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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 300
Deck board............................... 409
Defogger
Rear window......................... 381
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Dimensions .............................. 618
Dinghy towing ......................... 361
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 317
Multi-information ................... 271
Warning messages............... 550
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 445
Door lock
Back door ............................. 144
Side doors ............................ 138
Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control........ 136
Doors
Back door ............................. 144
Door glasses ........................ 175
Door lock .............. 113, 136, 138
Rear door child-protector...... 139
Side doors ............................ 138
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 541
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 230
Correct posture..................... 185
Procedures ........................... 228
Winter driving tips ................. 355
Eco drive mode switch ............251
Electric power steering ...........333
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
Replacing battery ..................497
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 537
If a warning light turns on ......537
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................596
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................601
If you have a flat tire .............574
If you lose your keys .............598
If you think something is
wrong ..................................536
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................613
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .......................... 615
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................529
If your vehicle overheats .......607
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................528
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Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 313
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 251
Eco drive mode switch ......... 251
Emergency flasher switch .... 528
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 303
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 178
Hazard light switch ............... 528
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 312
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Light switches ....................... 297
Power door lock switch......... 138
“POWER” switch .................. 242
Power window switch ........... 175
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 341
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 482
Window lock switch .............. 175
Wipers and washer switch.... 305
Tail lights
Switch....................................297
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............183
Tire inflation pressure .............490
Tire information
Glossary ................................639
Size .......................................635
Tire identification number ......634
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................637
Tire pressure warning
system ............................481, 542
Tires
Chains ...................................357
Checking ...............................481
If you have a flat tire ..............574
Inflation pressure...................490
Inflation pressure sensor .......482
Information ............................633
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................481
Size .......................................627
Snow tires .............................355
Tire pressure warning
system ........................481, 542
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Tonneau cover .........................410
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................354
Touch tracer display ................263
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing.................532
Trailer towing.........................360
TRAC .........................................333
Traction control........................333
Trailer towing ...........................360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ...................252
Trip information .......................279
Trip meter .................................278
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch....................................259
Wattage .................................628
USB port*................................. 387
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Vanity mirrors...........................399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification
system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control...........333
VSC............................................333
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system ................... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542
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