fuel TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ......... 38
Hybrid system precautions ... 43
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................. 49
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 58
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................... 61
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 64
Wireless remote control ........ 92
Side doors............................. 94
Back door.............................. 97
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats .......................... 103
Second seats ...................... 107
Third seats .......................... 113
Head restraints ................... 117
Seat belts ............................ 120
Steering wheel .................... 130
Inside rear view mirror ........ 131
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1331-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 135
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 139
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............ 143
Double locking system ....... 148
Alarm .................................. 150
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 156
SRS airbags ....................... 158
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 171
Child restraint systems ....... 173
Installing child restraints ..... 184
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 540
Fuel information .................. 552
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 554
Abbreviation list................ 562
Alphabetical index ............ 563
What to do if... .................. 574
6Vehicle specifications
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Fuel filler door P. 139
Rear turn signal lights P. 233
Rear window defogger P. 341
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 419
P. 482, 494
P. 550
Tail lights P. 261
Camera*
Side doors P. 94Back door P. 97
Rear window wiper
P. 272
License plate lights
P. 261
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear fog light (left-hand drive vehicles) P. 266
Rear fog light
(right-hand
drive vehicles)
P. 266

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Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 261
P. 233
P. 266
Pre-crash braking off switch P. 308
Parking brake pedal P. 234
Fuel filler door opener P. 139
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 268
P. 272
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 236
P. 241
Audio system*2 P. 342
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 158
P. 235
Head-up display switches
P. 253
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 130
SRS knee airbag P. 158
Card holder P. 361
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Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 261
P. 233
P. 266
Pre-crash braking off switch
P. 308Parking brake pedal P. 234
Fuel filler door opener P. 139
Windshield wipers and washer
switch
P. 268
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 236
P. 241
Audio system*2 P. 342
Navigation system*1 SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 158
P. 235
Head-up display
switches

Auxiliary box

P. 253
P. 358
Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever
P. 130SRS knee airbag P. 158
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
P. 272
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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the RF-transmitter.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 38
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 43
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ......... 49
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ... 58
1-2. Key information
Keys.................................... 61
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 64
Wireless remote control ...... 92
Side doors .......................... 94
Back door ........................... 971-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................ 103
Second seats .................... 107
Third seats ........................ 113
Head restraints ................. 117
Seat belts .......................... 120
Steering wheel .................. 130
Inside rear view mirror ...... 131
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 133
1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................. 135
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 139
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........... 143
Double locking system ...... 148
Alarm ................................ 150
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 156
SRS airbags...................... 158
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 171
Child restraint systems ..... 173
Installing child restraints ... 184

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions,
improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
There is an air intake vent under
the right-hand front seat for the
purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.

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If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light (P. 476) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 7 L [1.8 gal.,
1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.
Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emissions according to regulation
ECE100 (Battery electric vehicle safety).