fuel TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owners Manual

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- INTRODUCTION
STOPPLEASE READ
WHAT IS ENTUNE® APP SUITE?
The available Entune App Suite system is a collection of popular mobile
applications and data services integrated with select 2015 Toyota
vehicles. Entune App Suite is subscription free.
Once the phone is connected to the vehicle using Bluetooth® wireless
technology, Entune's App Suite features are operated using the
vehicle's controls or, for some services, by voice recognition. Entune
App Suite includes mobile apps for Bing™, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.
com, OpenTable®, Pandora®, Facebook Places and Yelp. Data services
include Fuel Guide, Sports, Stocks, Traffic and Weather.
See www.toyota.com/entune for availability of apps and services.
In order to access Entune App Suite applications from your vehicle’s
touch screen, an Entune App Suite compatible phone, the Entune
mobile application and Entune App Suite are required. Use your
smartphone to download the Entune mobile application from the
appropriate app store and register via the mobile application. You may
also register for Entune App Suite through myentune.com and visit
www.toyota.com/entune to learn more about the Entune App Suite.
ENTUNE APP SUITE*
An Entune App Suite compatible phone is required to use the
additional features. Check phone compatibility by one of the following
methods:
•Visit: www.toyota.com/connect
•Call the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331
Note: You do not need an Entune App Suite compatible phone to use
Bluetooth® hands-free, Bluetooth audio or the navigation system.
To connect a Bluetooth Phone, refer to page 7.
PHONE COMPATIBILITY
*Be sure to obey traffic regulations and maintain awareness of road and traffic
conditions. Select Entune App Suite use a large amount of data and you are responsible
for all data charges. Apps and services vary by phone and carrier. Not all apps and data
services are available at all times and all locations. Apps identified by "™" or "®" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and cannot be used
without permission. See toyota.com/entune for the latest information regarding apps
and services.
- INTRODUCTION

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DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY - VOICE RECOGNITION
Press on the steering wheel. After the beep say, “Find Nearby ” (e.g., "Find Nearby Hotel.")
After the beep say, the number that corresponds to the desired destination.
After the beep say, “Start guidance” or "Call them."
step1step2
step3step4
Quick Tip - If you know your next command, you
can press at any time to interrupt the prompt. Speak your command after the beep.
Start route guidance.
DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY
Quick Tip -You can search for many dining, hotel and fuel chains by name, e.g., "Find Nearby Starbucks."
From the home screen, touch the map.
followed by . Press Touch followed by the category location and desired sub-category.
step1step2
Scroll to select desired point of interest
and touch . See page 19 to select desired Route Preference.
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3. Basic operation
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■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.

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Fuel filler door P. 178
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights
P. 303
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 297, 300
P. 297
P. 297
Hood P. 448
Windshield wipers P. 305Outside rear view mirrors
P. 173
Front turn signal lights P. 259
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.) P. 300

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Instrument panel light control dial P. 265
Headlight cleaner switch
P. 312
Hood lock release lever P. 448
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 173
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 178
MPH or km/h button P. 264

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Mod-
ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may
not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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■When in HV mode
The vehicle can be used in the same way as a standard hybrid
vehicle.
In HV mode, controls are primarily carried out as follows in
accordance with the driving conditions.
●The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped.
●During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle.
●During normal driving, the gasoline engine and electric motor
(traction motor) are controlled effectively, and the vehicle is
driven with optimum fuel efficiency. A l s o , w h e n n e c e s s a r y, t h e
electric motor (traction motor) operates as an electrical gener-
ator to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to accelerate.
■When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
The EV driving range can be extended by actively using this
regenerative braking to store electricity in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption is also reduced when in HV
mode, the regenerative braking system can be used effectively.

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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■Refilling fuel
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven using electricity charged from an exter-
nal power source, however the gasoline engine that is provided on board as
a power source for driving in HV mode needs to be filled with fuel. Check the
fuel amount and refill immediately when the fuel level becomes low.
(oP. 1 7 8 )
■Gasoline engine operation in EV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range (oP. 5 8 , 2 7 3 ) i s b e i n g d i s p l a y e d
on the multi-information display etc., the gasoline engine may operate auto-
matically in the following circumstances (EV driving will be returned to auto-
matically after EV driving becomes possible again):
●When the heater etc. is in use.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
●When power is needed temporarily, for example when accelerating sud-
denly.
●When vehicle speed is more than approximately 62 mph (100 km/h).
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly, the vehicle is driven up a
hill, etc.
●When the outside temperature is low (less than about 14°F [-10°C])
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.

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Before driving
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
There are air intake vents on the
side of the rear right seatback
and on the front corner of the left
rear seat cushion for the purpose
of cooling the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If the vents
become blocked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) may over-
heat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery (traction battery)
output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.