TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

721What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 327)
●Is the shift position in P? (P. 334)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 280)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 679)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 682)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power windows except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 307)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P. 3 2 9 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

722What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
●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

723What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P. 658)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 693)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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
A

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
B
*: 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
C

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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

728Alphabetical index
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Doors ................................ 269, 274
Back door .............................. 274
Door glasses ......................... 307
Door lock ............................... 269
Open door warning buzzer.... 644
Open door warning light ........ 644
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 305
Rear door child-protectors .... 272
Side doors ............................. 269
Side windows ........................ 307
Double locking system.............. 80
Drive information ..................... 217
Drive-Start Control................... 314
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 645
Driving ...................................... 312
Break-in tips .......................... 315
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 313
Driving mode select switch ... 412
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 108
Procedures............................ 312
Winter drive tips .................... 498
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 397
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 491
Eco drive mode ........................ 412
Electric motor
(traction motor)........................ 88
Location .................................. 88
Specification.......................... 699
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ....................................... 492
Function ................................ 492
Warning light ......................... 642Electronic key .......................... 264
Battery-saving function ......... 281
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 678
Replacing the battery ............ 616
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 491
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 641
If a warning light turns on...... 641
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 650
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 682
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 678
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 676
If you have a flat tire ............. 658
If you lose your keys ..... 265, 268
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 640
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 693
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 634
If your vehicle overheats ....... 688
Emergency brake signal ......... 492
Emergency flashers ................ 632
Emergency brake signal ....... 492
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 658
Energy monitor ................ 218, 257
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729Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 329
Compartment ........................ 566
Engine switch ........................ 327
Exhaust gas precautions......... 50
Hood ..................................... 563
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 327
Identification number............. 698
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 676
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 327
Overheating .......................... 688
Power switch ......................... 327
Engine coolant ......................... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498Engine oil ................................. 567
Capacity ................................ 700
Checking ............................... 567
Oil pressure warning light ..... 642
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Engine switch .......................... 327
Auto power off function ......... 329
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 329
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Starting the hybrid system .... 327
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering)................................. 492
Function ................................ 492
Warning light ......................... 642
EV City mode switch ................. 92
EV driving range ...................... 111
EV mode ..................................... 89
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 92
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50

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Flat tire ...................................... 658
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 704
Transmission......................... 703
Washer.................................. 578
Fog lights.................................. 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Follow me home system ......... 342
Footwell lights.......................... 522
Front doors............................... 269
Front fog lights ........................ 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 645
Front position lights ................ 341
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Front seats ............................... 296
Adjustment ............................ 296
Cleaning ................................ 551
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 299
Seat heaters.......................... 520
Front turn signal lights............ 339
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Fuel ........................................... 355
Capacity ................................ 698
Fuel gauge ............................ 207
Information ............................ 706
Refueling ............................... 355
Type ...................................... 698
Warning light ......................... 644Fuel consumption............ 229, 260
Average fuel consumption .... 229
Current fuel consumption...... 260
Fuel filler door.......................... 357
Opener .................................. 357
Refueling............................... 355
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 357
Fuses ........................................ 619
Glove box ................................. 526
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 299
Head-up display ....................... 249
Headlights ................................ 341
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 345
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 343
Follow me home system ....... 342
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Seat heaters ......................... 520
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 644
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 628
High-voltage components ...... 101
Hill-start assist control............ 491
Hood ......................................... 563
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