sensor TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Manual PDF

4985-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
When the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System cannot be oper-
ated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the fol-
lowing message is displayed on the multi-information display. Take
appropriate action according to the display.
QWhen it is not possible to operate
Multi-information display messages
MessageSituation/Handling method
The system may be malfunctioning.
Turn the power switch off and then start the
hybrid system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer if the message is dis-
played again.
There may be a system failure.
Power steering equipment is temporarily overheat-
ing.
Turn the power switch off, wait for a little
while, and then start the hybrid system again.
The hybrid system is not operating.
Start the hybrid system.
Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor.
Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The sensor is frozen.
Once the sensor thaws, the system will return
to normal.
The 12-volt battery has been removed and rein-
stalled.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately 35 km/h
(22 mph) or higher.
The S-IPA switch is operated when the vehicle
speed exceeds 30 km/h (19 mph).
Operate the switch when the vehicle speed is
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or less.

5035-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
QSensors
Detect the vehicle to help determine the parking spot.
Front side sensors
Rear side sensors
Precautions during use
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O The sensor detection range when using
back-in parking assist mode
Intended parking spot
O The sensor detection range when using
parallel parking assist mode
Intended parking spot
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5065-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
ODo not use the system in the following situations, as the system may be
unable to correctly assist you in reaching the target parking s pot and may
lead to an unexpected accident.
• In an area that is not a parking lot
• A parking lot that is not paved and has no parking space lines , such as
a sand or gravel parking lot
• A parking lot that has a slope or undulations in the road
• A frozen, snow-covered or slippery road
• The asphalt is melting due to hot weather
• There is an obstacle between the vehicle and the target parkin g spot
• Using tire chains
O Do not use tire other than that provided by the manufacturer. The system
may not operate properly. When replacing tires, contact any aut horized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O The system may not be able position the vehicle in the set location in the
following situations.
• The tires are extremely worn or the tire pressure is low
• The vehicle is carrying very heavy load
• The vehicle is tilted due to having luggage, etc. located on o ne side of
the vehicle
• There are road heaters installed in the parking lot to prevent the road
surface from freezing.
In any other situations when the set position and vehicle posit ion greatly
differ, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota ret ailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the exit parallel
parking assist mode.
Exit parallel parking assist mode is a function used when depar ting from a
parallel parking spot. However, this function may not be usable if obsta-
cles or people are detected in front of the vehicle. Only use t his function
when departing from a parallel parking spot. In the event that the steering
control operates, either turn the system off using the S-IPA sw itch or oper-
ate the steering wheel to stop the control.
O If exit parallel parking assist mode is mistakenly used in the following situ-
ations, the vehicle may make contact with an obstacle.
The departure function is operated in a direction where an obst acle is
present, but the obstacle is not detected by the side sensors ( situations
such as when the vehicle is directly beside a pole).

5075-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
OObserve the following precautions, as the sensors may stop functioning
properly which may lead to an accident.
• Do not subject the sensor to strong shocks by hitting it, etc. The sen-
sors may not function properly.
• When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray
water directly on the sensors. Equipment may not function prope rly if
subjected to an impact from strong water pressure. If the vehic le
bumper strikes something, equipm ent may not operate properly due to
a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at any authori zed
Toyota retailer or Toyota author ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O In the following situations, the sensors may not operate normally and may
lead to an accident. Drive carefully.
• Obstacles cannot be detected in the side areas until a scan of the side
areas is completed. ( P. 456)
• Even after the scan of the side areas is completed, obstacles such as
other vehicles, people or animals that approach from the sides cannot
be detected.
• The sensor is frozen (if it thaws, the system returns to norma l).
A warning message may display at particularly low temperatures due to
the sensor freezing and it may not detect parked vehicles.
• The sensor is blocked by someone’s hand.
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount.
• The temperature is extremely hot or cold.
• The vehicle is driven on undulating roads, slopes, gravel road s, in areas
with tall grass, etc.
• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such as the horn or senso rs of
another vehicle, a motorcycle engine or the air brake of a larg e vehicle.
• Heavy rain or a water strikes the vehicle.
• The angle of the sensor may be deviated when assist control st arts
even if there is a parked vehicle in the target parking spot. H ave the
vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota a uthorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• Do not install any accessories within the sensor detection ran ge.

5316-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
QChanging settings using the multi-information display
The air conditioning system settings can be changed on the screen
of the multi-information display. (P. 2 4 2 )
QFogging up of the windows
OThe windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
OIf you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
OThe windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
QWindshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (P. 534) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.
QWhen driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
QOutside/recirculated air mode
OSetting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
OOutside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
QFresh air intake system while parking
When parking, the system automatically switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce
odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

5346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
NOTICE
QHumidity sensor
O Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
O Do not stick anything on the sensor
Q To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
Q Air outlets
The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, us e caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 531)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
O Do not disassemble the sensor

5687-1. Maintenance and care
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
WARNING
QWhen washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doi ng so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
Q While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
Q When cleaning the windshield
O When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
O If something bumps against the windshield
O If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Q Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe unti l it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause b urns.
Q Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the sy stem may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retaile r or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in the posi-
tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
O When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
Off

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking perf ormance,
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 wh en 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 k m/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sou nds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently f or a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
Q Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
O If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warnin g buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
O If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
Q Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the vol tage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
Q If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank be comes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle im mediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.

6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QIf “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is shown
The power switch has been turned off by the automatic power off function.
When starting the hybrid system next time, operate the hybrid s ystem for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
Q If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the v ehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and che ck if the mes-
sage disappears.
Q If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneo usly.
( P. 310)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Q If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 366, 657)
O PCS (Pre-Collision System)
O LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
O AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
O RSA (Road Sign Assist)
O Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Q If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 366, 657)
O PCS (Pre-Collision System)
O LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
O Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Q If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system i s suspended
temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolv ed. (causes
and coping methods: P. 366)
Q If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system c annot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available agai n.

7259-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
QChanging using the navigation system
Press the “SETUP” button.
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 retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – = Not available
QInstrument cluster (P. 194)
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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