TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

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The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen display and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.
Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
(P. 209)
Pressing , , or
performs such operations as
scrolling the screen
*, switching
the contents of the display
* and
moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be
switched, marks are displayed to indicate the method of operation (such as
and ).
Operations related to the combination meter
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Left-hand drive vehicles
When the switches are pressed, the instrument cluster light changes
as follows.
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (P. 197)
Darker
Brighter
When the switches are pressed,
the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display
*) is displayed on
the main display.
*: A short time after the operation is completed, the pop-up display turns off.
Furthermore, the pop-up display can be turned on and off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. (P. 245)
Right-hand drive vehicles
To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster light, perform opera-
tions on the screen of the multi-information display. (P. 242)
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (P. 197)
Press or of the meter control switches on the screen
and select .
Press to display the cursor.
Instrument cluster light control
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Press or of the meter control switches to adjust the bright-
ness of the instrument cluster light.
Darker
Brighter
After adjustment is completed,
press to return to the previous
screen.
Some information will be displayed automatically according to power
switch operation, vehicle condition, etc.
■When starting the hybrid system
When the hybrid system starts,
an opening animation is dis-
played on the 2 displays.
After the animation ends, the
screens switch to the normal
screen.
The opening animation will be
stopped in any of the following
situations.
• When the shift position is changed to other than P
• When the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System (if equipped) is
turned on
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Information automatically displayed

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When the driving assist systems are operating
When using driving assist systems such as the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range (P. 397) and LDA system
(P. 382), information related to each system is automatically dis-
played on the multi-information display depending on the situation.
For details regarding the displayed information and the contents of the
display, refer to the explanation page of each system.
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When there is information to be notified about the vehicle
When a shift position is mistakenly selected or a problem occurs in
a vehicle system, a warning message (or image) is displayed on
the multi-information display.
When a warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed
on the display. (P. 650)
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When the power switch is turned off (vehicles with the intru-
sion sensor)
The intrusion sensor on/off
selection screen is displayed on
the multi-information display.
(P. 8 4 )
■When stopping the hybrid system
●When the hybrid system is stopped, the “Ending” screen is dis-
played on the multi-information display (for approximately 30
seconds
*1).
While the “Ending” screen is displayed, the following information
can be displayed by pressing , , or of the meter
control switches.

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Score for each Eco score items (P. 225, 239)
Eco score result and advice
Driving time since the hybrid system started
Distance traveled since the hybrid system started
Average fuel consumption after the hybrid system started
Information for next charge schedule
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On/off setting for “Charge Now” (P. 171)
The setting can be switched each time is pressed.
*1: The screen will be turned off immediately if the doors are locked.
*2: It can be displayed when the charge schedules are registered.
(P. 163)
●A check screen for “Traction Battery Cooler” may be displayed
when the hybrid system is stopped. (if equipped) (P. 142)
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To adjust the time, perform operations on the screen (P. 242)
of the multi-information display.
■Adjusting the time
Press or of the meter control switches on the
screen and select .
Press to display the cursor.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
adjust the cursor position,
and then press or to
change the setting.
When the 12-hour display is
selected, “12H” is displayed,
and when the 24-hour display is
selected, “24H” is displayed.
When adjusting minutes, operation automatically starts from 00 sec-
onds.
After changing the settings, press to return to the previous screen.
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Resetting the minutes display
Press or of the
meter control switches on the
screen and select
.
Press .
The minutes display switches to “00”.*
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
Clock adjustment
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Adjusting the instrument cluster brightness (P. 192)
●The brightness levels that can be selected differ depending on whether the
tail lights are on and surrounding brightness levels, as shown in the table
below.
*: 22 levels of the brightness are displayed on the setting screen. However,
the brightness setting will be the brightest when other than 1st level (the
darkest) is selected. If other than 1st or 22nd level is selected, when the
tail lights are turned on in a dark place, the instrument cluster brightness
setting will be the selected level.
●If the taillights are illuminated in a dark environment, the instrument cluster
light dims. However, when the brightness of the instrument cluster is set to
minimum or maximum (1st or 22nd level of the instrument cluster bright-
ness), even if the taillights are illuminated, the instrument cluster light will
not dim.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The settings of the clock will be reset.
■Calendar settings
●Until the calendar settings are set, the check screen is displayed every time
the power switch is turned to ON mode.
●After the calendar information is set, it can be changed in the “Meter Custo-
mize” settings. (P. 245)
The tail lights are offThe tail lights are on
In a bright place2 levels*2 levels*
In a dark place22 levels
If calendar recording is interrupted due to
replacement of the 12-volt battery or 12-
volt battery discharge, etc., when the
power switch is turned to ON mode after
maintenance, the calendar settings check
screen is automatically displayed on the
multi-information display.
●If date information is not set, the electric-
ity and fuel consumption record cannot
be stored correctly. When the calendar
settings check screen is displayed,
make sure to always set the settings.
(P. 242)

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■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
■ Pop-up display
Some functions, such as the driving mode select switch and air conditioning
system, are operation-linked and display pop-up screens on the multi-infor-
mation display. If the pop-up screens of these functions are not desired, they
can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings. ( P. 245)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
■ Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switch. Failure
to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unex-
pected accident.
NOTICE
■ The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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.

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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all indicators and warning lights illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (Red) P. 641
*1Brake system warning light (Yellow) P. 641
*1Charging system warning light P. 641
*1Low engine oil pressure warning light P. 642
*1Malfunction indicator lamp P. 642
*1SRS warning light P. 642
*1ABS warning light P. 642
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow) P. 642
*1, 2PCS warning light P. 643
*1Slip indicator light P. 643
*1High coolant temperature warning light P. 644
*1, 2ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 644
Open door warning light P. 644
Low fuel level warning light P. 644