alarm TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 User Guide

416 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk
of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
Do not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt battery.
Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.
Where to safely charge the 12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an open area. Do not charge the 12-volt
battery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
How to recharge the 12-volt battery
Only perform a slow charge
*. The 12-volt battery may explode if charged at
a quicker rate.
*: 4 A or less on vehicles without alarm and a navigation system.
5 A or less on vehicles with alarm or a navigation system.

520 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec-
tronic key.
Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer
sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

548 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
*1: Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.
Transmission
*2: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
12-volt battery
Open voltage
*1
at 20C (68F):
Fully charged12.5 V or over
Half charged 11.0  12.5 V
Discharged Under 11.0 V
Charging rates
Vehicles without alarm
and a navigation system4 A max.
Vehicles with alarm or a
navigation system5 A max.
Fluid capacity*23.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

556 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized
setting
Smart entry
& start sys-
tem
(P. 64) and
wireless
remote
control
(P. 92)Operation
signals (Emer-
gency flashers)ON OFF – O O
Time elapsed
before auto-
matic door lock
function is acti-
vated if door is
not opened after
being unlocked30 seconds60 seconds
––O
120
seconds
Open door
reminder buzzer
(When locking
the vehicle)ON OFF – – O
Adjust the vol-
ume of buzzer
soundsLevel 7Level 1 to 6
OOO
OFF
Alarm
(P. 150)Deactivates the
alarm when the
doors are
unlocked using
the mechanical
keyOFF ON – – O
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 261)Light sensor
sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to
5OOO

571 Alphabetical index
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Tail lights
Switch ................................... 261
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 150
Double-locking system .......... 148
Immobilizer system ............... 143
Tire inflation pressure ............. 422
Tires
Chains ................................... 321
Checking ............................... 419
Compact spare tire................ 482
If you have a flat tire...... 482, 494
Inflation pressure .................. 422
Replacing .............................. 482
Rotating tires ......................... 419
Size ....................................... 550
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 482Tonneau cover ......................... 379
Touch tracer display ............... 255
Tools ................................. 482, 494
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 462
Trailer towing ........................ 323
TRC ........................................... 298
Traction control ....................... 298
Trailer towing ........................... 323
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 224
P position switch ................... 227
Trip information ....................... 241
Trip meter ................................. 237
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.