check engine light TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........546
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........551
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................557
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................560
Hood ..................................563
Positioning a floor jack .......565
Engine compartment..........566
Tires ...................................580
Tire inflation pressure ........592
Wheels ...............................594
Replacing the tire ...............597
Air conditioning filter ..........609
Wiper rubber
replacement .....................613
Electronic key battery ........616
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................619
Light bulbs .........................623
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 632
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 633
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 634
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 640
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 641
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 650
If you have a flat tire .......... 658
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 676
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 678
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 682
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 688
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 693
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 698
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 113
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 580
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 580
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 658
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 688
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 623, Watts: P. 705)
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1092-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
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◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to high fuel and electricity consumption.
Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as
possible. When driving in a traffic jam, gently release the brake
pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control exces-
sive electricity and fuel consumption.
◆Highway driving
●Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
●Electricity consumption will increase significantly when driving at
high speeds in EV mode. If there will be a long distance to the
next external charging point after leaving a freeway, it is recom-
mended to drive in HV mode while on the freeway and change to
EV mode after leaving the freeway.

2063. Instrument cluster
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WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 688)

2183. Instrument cluster
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◆Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.
While charging from the external power source, the flow of electrical
energy while charging is displayed.
On vehicles with solar charging system, the approximate power genera-
tion level is also displayed.
When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light is not displayed.
●The arrows from the image of the engine to that of the electric
motor (traction motor) or tires are displayed in red.
●The arrow indicating energy consumption is displayed in yellow,
and the arrow indicating energy regeneration or charging is dis-
played in green. Also, the color around the image of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is changed.
As an example, all arrows are shown in the illustration, but the actual
contents of the display will differ.

2573. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Function summary
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.
■Flow of energy and display details
When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light are not displayed.
How to read the energy monitor
Audio system screen
When the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and
the electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine

3275-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (P. 148)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. (P. 334)
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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3345-2. Driving procedures
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*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually
be used.
P. 4 1 2
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set
the parking brake, and then
press the P position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the switch indica-
tor comes on.
Check that the P position is
highlighted on the shift position
indicator.
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Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If
the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled.
●When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi-
tion has been changed to the desired position by checking the
shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster.
●The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*
B
Applying engine braking or strong braking when
the accelerator pedal has been released on steep
downward slopes etc.
Selecting a driving mode
P position switch

4985-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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7Maintenance and care
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 546
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 551
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 557
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 560
Hood .................................. 563
Positioning a floor jack ....... 565
Engine compartment.......... 566
Tires ................................... 580
Tire inflation pressure ........ 592
Wheels ............................... 594
Replacing the tire ............... 597
Air conditioning filter .......... 609
Wiper rubber
replacement ..................... 613
Electronic key battery ........ 616
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 619
Light bulbs ......................... 623