brake light TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2015 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius

Plug-in Hybrid
.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius Plug-
in Hybrid operations. Every Prius Plug-in Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015
Prius Plug-in Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 26
Audio 27
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 20
Bluetooth
Device Pairing 27
Clock
31
Cruise control

29
Dynamic

Radar Cruise Control
30
EV/HV

Mode

22
Garage

door opener (HomeLin
k®)3 31
Heated
Seats

26
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 31Hybrid Synergy Drive System 20
Lights1 & turn signals 25
Multi-Information Display2 29
Parking
brake
22
Power outlets

28
Seat

adjustments-Front

23
Seats-Folding

down rear seats
23
Seats-Head

restraints

23
Steering

wheel switches

28
Tilt and

telescopic steering wheel
22
Transmission

21
USB/AUX port

28
Windows-Power

24
Wipers & washers

24



Doors-Child safety locks 33
Door locks 33
Floor
mat installation
35
Seat

belts
32
Seat

belts-Shoulder belt anchor
32
Star

Safety System
TM 34-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning)

System

32
Tire Rep

air System

33
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap

8
Hood release


9
Indicator symbols


4-5
Instrument cluster


4
Instrument panel
2-3Keyless entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key System1,2 7


Charging 12-16
Charging equipment 11
Charging system safety function

19
Electric Vehicle System


11
Inspecting electrical leakage


detection function
Multi-Information


Display-Charging information
Plug-in Hybrid Applications


19


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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2015 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2,3
Cruise control SET indicator
Radar cruise control indicator
3
Low tire pressure warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a

malfunction.

Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual .
Charging timer indicator
Pre-Collision System warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
POWER Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Charging
Step 1 Plug the charge cable into the outlet of the external power source.
NOTE: Hanging the CCID on a hook is recommended to reduce the strain on the
outlet and charge cable plug.
- Make sure to hold the body of the plug and insert
it firmly into the outlet.
- Check that the power indicator of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is
illuminated.
- The surface of the CCID may become hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Step 2 Press the test button on the CCID to check that the electrical leakage detection function operates properly.
- If the error warning indicator illuminates when test button is pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
- After the test is completed, press reset button to turn off the error warning. Charging cannot occur
while error warning is illuminated.
- If the error warning indicator does not come on when test button is pressed, the function
may not be operating correctly. Stop charging
immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. Step 3 Press the charge port lid to open.
Step 4 Remove the charge connector cap. Affix the cap to the cable.
The charge inlet
light will illuminate.
Step 5 Insert the charge cable connector into the charge inlet.
- Do not press the latch release button when inserting the connector.
- Align with the guide position shown on underside of the charge
connector, and push it in until it
clicks.
Step 6 Confirm that the charging indicator is illuminated. (When the charge timer function is in use, the light will turn off several seconds after illuminating.)
- Charging will not start if the charging indicator does not illuminate when
the charging connector is inserted.
- The amount of time until charging is completed can be checked on
the energy monitor by turning the
POWER switch to ON mode.
- The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
The Prius Plug-in may be charged immediately, or scheduled to charge at a
specific time. Before charging, it is recommended that:
-Parking brake is securely set
-All lights are turned off
-The POWER switch is OFF
Start charging
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Transmission
*
The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
ECO Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
POWER Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. (1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on adjusting time.
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off


minutes
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the
lever forward and hold until the “
” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise control
section.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(if equipped)
In distance control mode, vehicle will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front, and accelerate back up
to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The “RADAR READY”
or “
” will come on.
(2) To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise control
section.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
Distance control mode
LONG MIDDLE SHORT
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES