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

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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.

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Instrument panel light controlWhen the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is
dark, the brightness of the instrume nt panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■Brightness of the instrument panel light
●If the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
If a display is difficult to see, the dimming can be canceled by fully turning
the dial in the direction of .
Turn the dial in the direction of in order to return the dimming.
● If the dial is fully turned in the direction of in the daytime, the bright-
ness of the instrument panel light can be darkened by one level.

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CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 603)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 256)Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 270)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 294)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 249)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 294)Power mode indicator
(P. 249)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 297)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 310, 322)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 300)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 314)
Security indicator
(P. 183)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 310, 322)
“READY” indicator
(P. 240)Slip indicator
(P. 331, 335)
EV indicator ( P. 270)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 338)
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 35)Charging timer indicator
(P. 90)
*1, 2
*1, 3

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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Shift position indicators
(P. 247)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 201)

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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 535)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
*2*1*1

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Energy monitor ( P. 5 2 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 270)
● EV driving ratio indicator ( P. 273)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 6 1 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record ( P. 6 4 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 275)
● Clock ( P. 277)
● Calendar ( P. 277)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 314)
● Warning messages ( P. 548)

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Switching the display
To switch the display, press
“DISP” button.
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (P. 260)
To switch the odometer, trip
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.

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Hybrid System IndicatorHybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■ Names and meaning of each icons
When EV Mode Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (P. 5 8 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only
the electric motor (traction motor)
or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
When HV Mode Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*: The current amount since the trip
meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
EV driving range ( P. 58)