TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
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1-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .......................... 67
EV driving range................... 70
Plug-in Hybrid Applications ........................ 74
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 77
Power sources that can be used ................................... 81
How to charge ...................... 84
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 102
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 107
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 109 1-4. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 112
Smart key system (without entry function) ..... 130
Wireless remote control ...... 136
Side doors .......................... 138
Back door ........................... 144
1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 150
Rear seats .......................... 153
Head restraints ................... 156
Seat belts............................ 160
Steering wheel .................... 169
Inside rear view mirror ........ 170
Outside rear view mirrors ... 173
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 183
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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 185
SRS airbags ........................ 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 201
Child restraint systems........ 207
Installing child restraints...... 212
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............... 226
Power (ignition) switch ........ 240
Hybrid transmission ............ 247
Turn signal lever ................. 256
Parking brake ...................... 257
Horn .................................... 258
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 259
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 264
Multi-information display ..... 268
Head-up display .................. 287 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 294
Fog light switch................... 300
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 302
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 306
Headlight cleaner switch .... 309
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 310
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 314
Driving assist systems ........ 330
Hill-start assist control ........ 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 337
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 345
Vehicle load limits............... 350
Winter driving tips ............... 351
Trailer towing ...................... 356
Dinghy towing ..................... 357
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 360
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 371
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 373
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................... 377
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 378
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 383
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 384
• Front interior lights ........... 385
• Personal lights ................. 385
• Rear interior light .............. 386 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 387
• Glove boxes ..................... 388
• Console box ..................... 389
• Cup holders ...................... 390
• Bottle holders ................... 392
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 393
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 394
Vanity mirrors ..................... 395
Outside temperature display .............................. 396
Power outlets ...................... 397
Seat heaters ....................... 399
Armrest ............................... 401
Assist grips ......................... 402
Floor mats........................... 403
Luggage compartment features ............................ 405
Garage door opener ........... 409
Safety Connect ................... 417
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 426
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 430
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 433
General maintenance.......... 436
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 442
Hood ................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ........ 448
Replacing the tire ................ 451
Engine compartment ........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 474
Tires .................................... 479
Tire inflation pressure ......... 489
Wheels ................................ 493
Electronic key battery.......... 496
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 498
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 527
If you think something is wrong ............................... 534
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 535
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 548
If you have a flat tire ........... 569
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 591
If you lose your keys........... 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 594
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 597
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 608
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 610
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 614
Fuel information ................. 625
Tire information .................. 629
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 643
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 651
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 654
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 655
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 657 Abbreviation list ............... 670
Alphabetical index ............ 672
What to do if... .................. 684
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Fuel filler door P. 178
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 300
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 294, 297
P. 294
P. 294
Hood P. 445
Windshield wipers P. 302Outside rear view mirrors
P. 173
Front turn signal lights P. 256
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 297

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 479
P. 451
P. 623
P. 629
Rear side marker lights P. 294
Side doors P. 138
Tail lights P. 294
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Rear turn signal lights P. 256
License plate lights P. 294
Camera*
Back door P. 144
Rear window wiper P. 306
Rear window defoggers P. 377
Charging port P. 77

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Floor mat P. 403
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 187
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 187
Front seats P. 150
Rear seats P. 153
Glove boxes P. 388
Head restraints P. 156
Seat belts P. 160
Armrest P. 401
Cup holders P. 390