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

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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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Adjust the set time using the time
adjustment button. (P. 277)
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round to the nearest hour.
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
Once set, the time display will
change from flashing to solid, and
the charging timer indicator on
the instrument cluster will come
on.
Turn the “POWER” switch off. ( P. 242)
The charging timer indicator will start flashing.
Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. ( P. 8 4 )
Check that the charging indicator ( P. 77) has come on. It will turn
off after several seconds.
If the indicator does not come on, re-insert the charging connector. If
it still does not come on, check the power supply status using the
power indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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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Shift position indicator
The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward
B and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indica-
tor provided on the instrument cluster.
■ Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usu-
ally be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving down hills or on steep slopes

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P position switch■ When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the
parking brake, and then press
the P position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the indicator comes
on.
Check that the P position is illumi-
nated on the shift position indica-
tor.
■Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever.
If the shift lever is operated wi thout depressing the brake pedal,
the buzzer will sound and the shif ting operation will be disabled.
● When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi-
tion has been changed to the desired position by checking the
shift position indicator provi ded on the instrument cluster.
● The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 268)

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
button or “TRIP” button of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched button highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
button that is being operated.
The button can then be operated
by further presses.
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.

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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
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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