belt TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2015 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
manual

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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 .......................... 68
EV driving range................... 71
Plug-in Hybrid Applications ........................ 75
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 78
Power sources that can be used ....................... 82
How to charge ...................... 85
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 103
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 108
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 110 1-4. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 113
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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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 618
Fuel information ................. 629
Tire information .................. 633
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 647
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 655
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 658
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 659
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 661 Abbreviation list ............... 674
Alphabetical index ............ 676
What to do if... .................. 688
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Floor mat P. 407
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 187
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 187
Front seats P. 150
Rear seats P. 153
Glove boxes P. 392
Head restraints P. 156
Seat belts P. 160
Armrest P. 405
Cup holders P. 394

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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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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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1-2. ChargingCharging equipment........... 78
Power sources that can be used ..................... 82
How to charge .................... 85
When normal charging cannot be carried out ..... 103
Inspecting the charging cable .............................. 108
1-3. Key information Keys ................................. 110
1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ....... 113
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
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 185
SRS airbags ..................... 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 202
Child restraint systems..... 208
Installing child restraints ........................ 213

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NOTICE
■
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
●Do not put foreign objects near the air vents. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery (traction
battery) output or a malfunction.
● Clean the air vents regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide ( P. 154), it could
obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt
into the guide to use.
■ Notice about fuel
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 6 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 6-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.

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CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han-
dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.