check engine light TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........566
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........572
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................578
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................581
Hood ..................................584
Positioning a floor jack .......586
Engine compartment..........587
Tires ...................................600
Tire inflation pressure ........608
Wheels ...............................610
Replacing the tire ...............612
Air conditioning filter ..........625
Wiper insert
replacement .....................629
Electronic key battery ........632
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................635
Light bulbs .........................639
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 648
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 649
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road
is rising ............................ 650
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 652
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 658
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 659
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 667
If you have a flat tire .......... 675
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 693
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 695
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 699
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 705
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 710
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Replacing the wiper insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 716
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 723
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 675
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 717
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 705
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3294
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 639, Watts: P. 723)
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1062-1. 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.

2113. Instrument cluster
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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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately 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. 705)

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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.

3235-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (P. 155)
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. 330)
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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3305-2. Driving procedures
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*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually
be used.
P. 4 1 8
■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

5165-6. 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
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7Maintenance and care
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 566
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 572
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 578
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 581
Hood .................................. 584
Positioning a floor jack ....... 586
Engine compartment.......... 587
Tires ................................... 600
Tire inflation pressure ........ 608
Wheels ............................... 610
Replacing the tire ............... 612
Air conditioning filter .......... 625
Wiper insert
replacement ..................... 629
Electronic key battery ........ 632
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 635
Light bulbs ......................... 639

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.
■ If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
● If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown,
this may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
● If “Engine Oil Pressure Low” is shown, this may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunction.”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Exhaust Filter Full See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display is shown, follow the instruction. ( P. 5 0 8 )
■ If “Shift System Not Active Apply Parking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a temporary operation failure or malfunction in the shift control sys-
tem. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 674)
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely While Park-
ing See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 674)