TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
When normal mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” and “PWR MODE”
indicators turn off.
Power mode
Suitable for when crisp handling and enhanced accelerator
response are desired, such as when driving on mountainous roads.
When power mode is selected, the “PWR MODE” indicator will illumi-
nate on the main display.
Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving that improves fuel economy by generating
torque in response to accelerator pedal operations more smoothly
than in normal mode.
When Eco drive mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi-
nate on the main display.
While the air conditioning is being used, the fan speed setting mode will
be changed to “ECO” mode automatically (P. 526), allowing for driving
that leads to even better fuel economy.
■Automatic deactivation of power mode
●Power mode will be canceled and changed to normal mode automatically
when the power switch is turned off.
●However, normal mode and eco drive mode will not be canceled automati-
cally until the switch is pressed, even if the power switch is turned off.
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Speed limiter
Press the switch to activate the
speed limiter.
Press the switch once more to
deactivate the speed limiter.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and push the lever
down to set the desired maximum
speed.
If the lever is pushed down while
the vehicle is stopped or being
driven of 30 km/h (19 mph) or less,
the set speed will be 30 km/h
(19 mph).
A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control
switch.
The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set
speed.
Setting the vehicle speed

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Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing the
lever up or down and releasing it.
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to can-
cel the speed limiter.
Resume
To resume use of the speed limiter,
push the lever up.
■Exceeding the set speed
In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed, and
main display will be highlighted:
Adjusting the speed setting
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Canceling and resuming the speed limiter
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●When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal
●When driving down a hill (a buzzer also
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■Automatic speed limiter cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the situations:
● Cruise control is activated.
● When the VSC system and/or TRC system is turned off by pressing the
VSC OFF switch.
■ If the “Speed Limiter Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
Stop in a safe location, turn the power switch off and back on again, and then
set the speed limiter. If the speed limiter cannot be set, the system may be
malfunctioning. Even though the vehicle can be driven normally, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a
serious or fatal accident.
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
NOTICE
When a warning is issued using the meter display and buzzer after exceed-
ing the set speed limit on a steep decline, depress the brake pedal to decel-
erate.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
can be switched on and off using the multi-information display. (P. 247)
When switched on, the BSM indicator illuminates on the meter and the
buzzer sounds.
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert func-
tion only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from the driver’s side instrument panel.
RCTA detection screen (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA detection screen will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert func-
tion can be enabled/disabled on the screen (P. 247) of the
multi-information display.
Once the systems are disabled, the systems will not be enabled until they
are enabled by the screen of multi-information display again. (The
systems are not automatically enabled even when the hybrid system is
restarted.)
Changing settings of the Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear
Crossing Traffic Alert function
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■The BSM outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud
noises such as high audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
The sensor voltage has become abnormal, water, snow mud, etc., may be
built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper (P. 438). Removing the
water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should
return it to normal. Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in
extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
shown on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

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■Certifications for the Blind Spot Monitor

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