TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owners Manual

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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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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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Back door
Back door ............................. 144
Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control........ 136
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 511
Wattage ................................ 628
Battery
Checking .............................. 476
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 601
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 355
Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 396
Brake
Fluid...................................... 627
Parking brake ....................... 260
Brake assist ............................. 333
Break-in tips ............................ 230
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 265
Camera*
Care
Exterior ..................................430
Interior ...................................433
Seat belts ..............................434
Cargo capacity .........................354
Cargo hooks .............................409
CD player*
Chains .......................................357
Charging
Charging cable ........................79
Charging equipment ................78
Charging messages ..............570
Charging precautions ..............99
Charging procedure ................85
Charging timer function ...........91
Charging time will
increase when.......................98
High voltage components........44
Information related to
charging display ....................94
Maintenance..........................108
Power sources precautions .....84
Power sources that can be
used ......................................82
Safety functions.................80, 96
When charging cannot be
carried out ...........................103
BC
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........208
Booster seats, installation .....216
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 208
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 216
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
Infant seats, definition ...........208
Infant seats, installation.........216
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ........... 214
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 216
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............ 220
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................196
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............ 208
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge .........................85
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Installing child restraints ........213
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............ 380
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 498
Seat belt extender
precautions ......................... 168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 404
12-volt battery precautions .... 479
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 430
Interior ................................... 433
Seat belts .............................. 434
Clock ......................................... 280
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 393
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 607
Hybrid system overheating ... 607
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 313
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 317
Cup holders .............................. 394
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 647

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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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Engine
Accessory mode....................244
Compartment ........................ 464
Hood...................................... 448
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 242
Identification number .............620
If the hybrid system will not
start ..................................... 596
Ignition switch........................242
Overheating........................... 607
“POWER” switch ................... 242
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 625
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Engine/power control
unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 625
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 622
Checking ............................... 465
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 355
Enhanced VSC .........................333
EPS ............................................333
EV driving ratio indicator ........276
EV driving range ................58, 273
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection
switch .......................................37
Floor mats ................................ 407
Fluid
Brake..................................... 627
Washer.................................. 474
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 628
Foot lights ................................ 388
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 628
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 202
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 541
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 150
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Wattage................................. 628
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 628
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 621
Fuel gauge ............................ 262
Information ............................ 629
Refueling ............................... 178
Type ...................................... 629
Fuel door .................................. 178
Fuel filler door .......................... 178
Fuses ........................................ 499
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Garage door opener ................ 413
Gauges ..................................... 262
Glove boxes ............................. 392
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 528
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 312
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 312
Replacing light bulbs ............ 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 364
Seat heaters ......................... 403
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Hill-start assist control ........... 338
Hood ......................................... 448
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 409
Horn .......................................... 261
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 273
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 242
I/M test.......................................444
Identification
Engine ...................................620
Vehicle ..................................619
Ignition switch ..........................242
Illuminated entry system .........388
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................267
Initialization
Items to initialize....................655
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................265
Interior lights
Interior lights..................389, 390
Switch............................389, 390
Wattage .................................628
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........451
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................454
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
If you lose your keys .............598
Key number ...........................110
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................110
Mechanical key .....................110
“POWER” switch ...................242
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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Language ..................................285
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Wattage .................................628
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 511
Wattage .................................628
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....528
Fog light switch .....................303
Foot lights..............................388
Hazard light switch ................528
Headlight switch .................... 297
Interior lights..................389, 390
Personal lights.......................389
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Shift lever lighting ..................388
Turn signal lever....................259
Turn signal light switch ..........259
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Load capacity ...........................354
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................628
Luggage cover .........................410
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 445
General maintenance............ 439
Maintenance data ................. 618
Maintenance
requirements....................... 436
Maintenance data..................... 437
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 265
Meters ................................... 262
Speed unit select button ....... 264
Trip information display ......... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 368
Microphone*............................ 421
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 170
Side mirror heater ................. 381
Side mirrors........................... 173
Vanity mirrors ........................ 399
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 271
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Odometer ................................. 278
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 465
Opener
Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 448
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 381
Outside temperature
display ................................... 400
Overheating ............................. 607
Parking brake .......................... 260
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 297
PCS ........................................... 340
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 389
Wattage ................................ 628
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 68
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 85
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 75
Power outlets........................... 401
Power sources........................... 82
“POWER” switch ..................... 242
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 340
Radar cruise control
system ....................................317
Radiator ....................................471
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............511
Wattage .................................628
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................381
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................309
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................377
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............497
Fuses ....................................499
Light bulbs .............................511
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................658
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required ..................................437
O
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Safety Connect .........................421
Seat belt reminder light ...........541
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........... 161
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 213
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 434
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 162
How to wear your
seat belt .............................. 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Pre-collision seat belts ..........340
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............ 165
Reminder light ....................... 541
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners........... 659
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 161
Seat heaters..............................403
Seating capacity.......................354
Seats
Adjustment ...................150, 153
Adjustment
precautions ................. 152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 213
Cleaning ................................ 433
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 154
Head restraint........................ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters ..........................403
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 267
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 249
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage................................. 628
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 116, 131
Entry functions ...................... 113
Starting the hybrid system .... 242
SOS button ............................... 421
Spark plug ................................ 625
Specifications .......................... 618
Speedometer ............................ 262
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 391
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 613
Sun visors ................................ 398
S