warning TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 182
SRS airbags ........................ 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 198
Child restraint systems........ 204
Installing child restraints...... 209
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............... 224
Power (ignition) switch ........ 238
Hybrid transmission ............ 245
Turn signal lever ................. 254
Parking brake ...................... 255
Horn .................................... 256
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 257
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 262
Multi-information display ..... 266
Head-up display .................. 285 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 292
Fog light switch................... 298
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 300
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 304
Headlight cleaner switch .... 307
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 308
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 312
Driving assist systems ........ 328
Hill-start assist control ........ 333
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 335
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 343
Vehicle load limits............... 348
Winter driving tips ............... 349
Trailer towing ...................... 354
Dinghy towing ..................... 355
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 424
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 428
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 431
General maintenance.......... 434
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 438
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 439
Hood ................................... 442
Positioning a floor jack ........ 445
Replacing the tire ................ 448
Engine compartment ........... 459
12-volt battery ..................... 471
Tires .................................... 476
Tire inflation pressure ......... 486
Wheels ................................ 490
Electronic key battery.......... 493
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 495
Light bulbs........................... 507 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 524
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 525
If you think something is wrong ............................... 532
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 533
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 546
If you have a flat tire ........... 566
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 588
If you lose your keys........... 590
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 591
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 594
If your vehicle overheats .... 600
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 605
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 607
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 292
P. 254
P. 298
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 336
Parking brake pedal P. 255
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 478
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
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P. 300
P. 304
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 257
P. 266
Audio system*2 P. 376
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 184
P. 256
SRS knee airbag P. 184
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 165
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operationsIndicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).
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Hybrid warning messageA message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 546)
■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 537) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L,
1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)

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■The names of each part of the charging cable
*: The shape of the plug differs in accordance with the voltage and the
target region.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device)
Plug
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Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button

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Safety functions
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following
safety features.
■ Electrical leakage detection function
If an electrical leakage is de tected during charging, the power
source will be automatically interr upted, thus preventing fires or
electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
If the power source is interrupted, the error warning indicator will illumi-
nate.
If the power source is interrupted: P. 102
■ Electrical leakage test function
The electrical leakage detection function can be tested prior to
charging to confirm that it is operating correctly.
When the test button is pressed while the plug is connected to an exter-
nal power source, the error warning indicator should illuminate.
(P. 103)
■ Conditions for supplying current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is designed to
prevent electrical current from being supplied to the charging con-
nector when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug is
inserted into the outlet.

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■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging equipment and settings are recom-
mended.
● Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect the plug to a weatherproof outlet, and
ensure that the plug remains waterproof while the plug is connected.
● Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to an at least 15A branch circuit
with an over-current protection in accordance with the National Electric\
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, con- nect to a outlet with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or that
has an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker installed.
CAUTION
■Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the following precautions when charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills the requirements, or failure to
observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) to check that
the electrical leakage detec-
tion function operates prop-
erly.
If the error warning indicator
illuminates when the test but-
ton is pressed, the function is
operating correctly.
After the test has been com-
pleted, press the reset button
to turn off the error warning
indicator. Charging cannot be
carried out while the error
warning indicator is illumi-
nated.
If the error warning indicator
does not come on even if the
test button is pressed, it is
likely that the function is not
operating correctly. Stop
charging immediately and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated. (When the
charging timer function is in
use, the light will turn off sev-
eral seconds after illuminat-
ing.)
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illu-
minate when the charging con-
nector is inserted. (P. 9 9 )
The amount of time until charg-
ing is completed can be
checked on the energy monitor
by turning the “POWER” switch
to ON mode. ( P. 89)
The error warning indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has illumi-
nated during charging:
P. 102
The charging indicator will turn
off when charging is com-
pleted.
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