sensor TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

6438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
PCS warning light
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor
being dirty or covered with condensation, ice, stickers,
etc.
 Clear the dirt, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 362)
• Radar sensor or camera sensor operational conditions
(such as temperature etc.) being not met
 Driving is possible in this case. The PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system) will be enabled if the operational con-
ditions (such as temperature etc.) are met again.
When the warning light is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system) is disabled or both are dis-
abled.
 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 372, 493)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRC system is
operating.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

6478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer:
A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver, front passenger
and rear passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*5: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empt y, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.

7099-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Changing using the navigation system
Press on the navigation system.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle cus-
tomization”.
Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed using the navigation system
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – = Not available
■Instrument cluster (P. 190)
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the
instrument cluster depending
on the outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster to the original
level depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
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7129-2. Customization
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Automatic light control system (P. 341)
■AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (P. 345)
*: Only high beam will be turned on or off.
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (follow me home
system)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Adaptive High-beam
SystemOnOff*——O
Clearance between a
vehicle ahead and the
shaded high beams
Standard
Narrow
——O
Wide
Vehicle speed at which
the brightness and illu-
minated area adjust-
ment of the high beams
changes modeApproximately
120 km/h
(75 mph) or
more
Approximately
100 km/h
(63 mph) or
more
——OApproximately
80 km/h
(50 mph) or
more
Intensity adjustment of
the high beams when
driving around a curve
(illuminates the area in
the direction vehicle is
turning more brightly)
OnOff——O
Projection distance
adjustment of the low
beams according to the
distance to a preceding
vehicle
OnOff——O
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7139-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 352)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist) (P. 392)
■Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P. 432)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing
operation
Intermittent
operation
linked to vehi-
cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Notification
method
Excess speedOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
OthersOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
Excess speed notification
level2 km/h
(1 mph)
5 km/h
(3 mph)
O–O10 km/h
(5 mph)
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
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722What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (P. 647)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 340)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 641, 650)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 650)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 641, 650.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

724Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C............................................. 504
Air conditioning filter.............. 609
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Blower customization ............ 508
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 239
Humidity sensor .................... 513
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 516
S-FLOW mode ...................... 506
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 491
Function ................................ 491
Warning light ......................... 642
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .................................. 345
Air conditioning filter .............. 609
Air conditioning system .......... 504
Air conditioning filter.............. 609
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Blower customization ............ 508
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 239
Humidity sensor .................... 513
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 516
S-FLOW mode ...................... 506
Air intake vent .......................... 102
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 51Airbags ....................................... 39
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 51
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 41
Airbag warning light .............. 642
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 45
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags............................ 39
Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Intrusion sensor ...................... 84
Warning buzzer..................... 641
Anchor brackets ........................ 73
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725Alphabetical index
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Antenna (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 279
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 491
Function ................................ 491
Warning light ......................... 642
Approach warning ................... 406
Assist grips .............................. 543
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 504
Air conditioning filter.............. 609
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Blower customization ............ 508
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 239
Humidity sensor .................... 513
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 516
S-FLOW mode ...................... 506
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 343
Automatic light control
system .................................... 342
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 529Back door ................................. 274
Back-up lights .......................... 623
Replacing light bulbs............. 624
Wattage ................................ 705
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 573
Battery checking ................... 573
Exchanging ........................... 685
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 682
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Warning light ......................... 641
Battery (traction battery)......... 101
Air intake vent ....................... 102
Charging ............................... 113
Location ................................ 101
Specification ......................... 699
Status indicator ..................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 417
Blind Spot Monitor function ... 423
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 427
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 528
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 704
Parking brake........................ 340
Regenerative braking.............. 97
Warning light ......................... 641
Brake assist ............................. 491
Brake Override System ........... 314
Break-in tips ............................. 315
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 192
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 417
Blind Spot Monitor function ... 423
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 427
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*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

726Alphabetical index
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Care ................................... 546, 551
Aluminum wheels .................. 547
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Exterior.................................. 546
Interior ................................... 551
Radar sensor ........................ 362
Seat belts .............................. 554
Water-repellent coating ......... 547
Catch protection function ....... 308
Chains ....................................... 499
Charging ................................... 113
Charging cable ...................... 118
Charging equipment.............. 113
Charging indicator ................. 117
Charging messages .............. 184
Charging precautions ............ 159
Charging procedure .............. 152
Charging time may
increase .............................. 141
Charging timer function ......... 163
High voltage components ..... 101
Information related to
charging display.................. 146
Opening and closing the
charging port lid .................. 114
Power sources
precautions ......................... 138
Power sources that can be
used.................................... 136
Safety functions ............ 148, 158
Solar charging system .......... 175
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......... 179Charging cable......................... 118
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ............ 118
Charging cable types ............ 119
If the charging cable
cannot be unlocked ............ 134
Indicator ................................ 121
Maintenance ......................... 127
Replacing the plug-cord ........ 123
Safety functions .................... 120
Charging port ........................... 113
Opening and closing ............. 114
Smart lid & connector
locking system .................... 128
If the charging port lid
does not open..................... 131
Child restraint system ............... 54
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 62
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor .................................. 68
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 53
Types of child restraint system
installation method ............... 58
Using an anchor bracket ......... 73
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ... 576
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 276
Charging precautions............ 147
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Power window lock switch .... 307
Power window precautions ... 309
Rear door child-protectors .... 272
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 618
Riding with children................. 53
Seat belt precautions .............. 67
Seat heater precautions........ 520
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727Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ....................... 272
Cleaning............................ 546, 551
Aluminum wheels .................. 547
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Exterior.................................. 546
Interior ................................... 551
Radar sensor ........................ 362
Seat belts .............................. 554
Water-repellent coating ......... 547
Clock ......................................... 190
Adjustment ............................ 196
Coat hooks ............................... 543
Combination meter .................. 190
Clock adjustment .................. 196
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 199
Condenser ................................ 572
Console box ............................. 526
Consumption screen ............... 260
Coolant ..................................... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Cooling system ........................ 570
Engine overheating ............... 688
Hybrid system overheating ... 690
Cruise control .......................... 397
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Cup holders .............................. 527
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 708Daytime running light
system .................................... 342
Deck board ............................... 530
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Rear window ......................... 509
Windshield ............................ 509
Dimension ................................ 696
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 417
Drive information................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Energy monitor ............. 218, 257
Head-up display .................... 249
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 449
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 386
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Pre-crash warning................. 368
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 393
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 460
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 433
Warning messages ............... 650
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 560
Door courtesy lights................ 522
Location ................................ 522
Wattage ................................ 705D