TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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CAUTION
When refueling
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with
the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off
function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Immobilizer system
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. (P. 73)
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

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Certifications for the immobilizer system

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NOTICE
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guar-
anteed.

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Double locking system
Setting the double locking system
Turn the “POWER” switch off, have all the passengers exit the vehi-
cle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the entry function:
Touch the sensor area on the driver’s outside door handle or front
passenger’s door handle (if equipped with the sensor) twice within 5
seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press
twice within 5 seconds.
: If equipped
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of the
vehicle.
Vehicles employing this sys-
tem have labels on the win-
dow glass of both front doors.

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Canceling the double locking system
Using the entry function:
Hold the outside door handle on the driver side or front passenger
side (if equipped with the sensor).
Using the wireless remote control:
Press .
CAUTION
Double locking system precaution
Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehi-
cle because all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forced entry is
detected.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm
is set.
A locked door or back door is unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry function or wireless remote control.
The hood is opened.
If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving
inside the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
If equipped, the quarter windows or back door window are
tapped or broken.
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
entry function or wireless
remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.