TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

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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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When the driving assist systems are operating
When using driving assist systems such as the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range (P. 422) and LDA system
(P. 407), 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. 680)
■
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. 9 1 )
■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. 233, 247)
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. 179)
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. 171)
●A check screen for “Traction Battery Cooler” may be displayed
when the hybrid system is stopped. (if equipped) (P. 150)
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To adjust the time, perform operations on the screen (P. 250)
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.
■
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. 200)
●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 setting
●Until the calendar setting is completed, 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. 253)
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 setting 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. Also, the charge
timer function can not operate properly.
When the calendar setting check screen
is displayed, make sure to complete the
calendar setting. (P. 250)

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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. 253)
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. 671
*1Brake system warning light (Yellow) P. 671
*1Charging system warning light P. 671
*1Low engine oil pressure warning light P. 672
*1Malfunction indicator lamp P. 672
*1SRS warning light P. 672
*1ABS warning light P. 672
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow) P. 672
*1, 2PCS warning light P. 673
*1Slip indicator light P. 673
*1High coolant temperature warning light P. 673
*1, 3ICS OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 674
Open door warning light P. 674
Low fuel level warning light P. 674

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder lightP. 674
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light P. 674
*1Master warning light P. 674
*1Tire pressure warning light P. 675
Indicators
Warning lightsPages
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 363
Tail light indicator P. 365
Parking brake indicator P. 364
Headlight high beam indicator P. 365
Front fog light indicator P. 375

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Rear fog light indicator P. 375
Security indicator P. 75, 88
“READY” indicator P. 351
Shift position indicators P. 357
*1, 2Slip indicator light P. 519
*1, 3VSC OFF indicator P. 520
Cruise control indicator P. 432
Radar cruise control indicator P. 422
Cruise control “SET” indicator P. 422
*1, 3PCS warning light P. 399
LDA indicator P. 410
Steering control indicator P. 411
Adaptive High-beam System indicator P. 370
“BSM” indicator (if equipped) P. 442
Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator
(if equipped) P. 459
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