ignition TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 202
Power (ignition) switch ........ 214
EV drive mode .................... 221
Hybrid transmission ............ 224
Turn signal lever ................. 233
Parking brake...................... 234
Horn .................................... 235
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 236
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 248
Head-up display .................. 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 261
Fog light switch ................... 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2742-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 280
Driving assist systems........ 298
Hill-start assist control ........ 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 316
Winter driving tips............... 319
Trailer towing...................... 323
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 364
Shift lever P. 224
Emergency flasher switch P. 460
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
P position switch P. 227
Power (ignition) switch P. 214
Instrument cluster light control button P. 239

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Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 364
MPH or km/h button P. 238
Shift lever P. 224
Emergency flasher switch P. 460
P position switch P. 227
Power (ignition) switch P. 214
Instrument cluster light control button P. 239
Pictorial index

141 1-6. Refueling
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Before driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)
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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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 202
Power (ignition) switch...... 214
EV drive mode .................. 221
Hybrid transmission .......... 224
Turn signal lever ............... 233
Parking brake ................... 234
Horn .................................. 2352-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 236
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 248
Head-up display ................ 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 261
Fog light switch ................. 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ... 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 280
Driving assist systems ...... 298
Hill-start assist control....... 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .......................... 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 316
Winter driving tips ............. 319
Trailer towing .................... 323

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Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. (P. 227)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

547 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine
Without an exhaust heat recovery system
6.5 L (6.9 qt., 5.7 Imp.qt.)
With an exhaust heat recovery system
6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit2.7 L (2.9 qt., 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 216
Compartment ........................ 403
Hood ..................................... 397
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 214
Identification number............. 541
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 516
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Overheating .......................... 528
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
EPS............................................ 298
EV drive mode switch.............. 221Floor mats ................................ 375
Fluid
Brake .................................... 549
Washer ................................. 411
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Foot lights ................................ 347
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 477
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 261
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 103
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 542
Fuel gauge ............................ 236
Information ............................ 552
Refueling............................... 139
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 139
Fuel filler door.......................... 139
Fuses ........................................ 433F

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Gauges...................................... 236
Glove boxes ............................. 353
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 460
Head-up display ....................... 253
Head restraints
Adjustment ........................... 117
Headlight cleaner ..................... 274
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 274
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Switch ................................... 261
Wattage................................. 551
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 367
Side mirrors........................... 341
Hill-start assist control ............ 304
Hood.......................................... 397
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 377
Horn .......................................... 235
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 44
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 49
High voltage components ....... 43
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 243
Ignition switch ....................... 214
“POWER” switch ................... 214Identification
Engine................................... 542
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch ......................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 347
Immobilizer system ................. 143
Indicator lights ......................... 248
Inside rear view mirror ............ 131
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 239
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 347
Switch ................................... 348
Wattage ................................ 551
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 400
Vehicle-equipped jack.... 482,494
Jack handle ...................... 482, 494
Keyless entry ............................. 92
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 518
Key number ............................ 61
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Keys ........................................ 61
Mechanical key ....................... 61
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Wireless remote control key ... 92
Knee airbag .............................. 158
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Service reminder
indicators .............................. 248
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 224
Side airbags ............................. 158
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 133
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ..................... 67
Entry functions ........................ 64
Starting the hybrid system .... 214
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 550
Storage location .................... 482
Spark plug ................................ 547
Specifications .......................... 540
Speedometer ............................ 236
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 130
Audio switches
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Storage feature ........................ 351
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 369
Rear doors ............................ 373Switch
Audio remote control
switches
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Cruise control switch............. 275
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 226
Eco drive mode switch .......... 226
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
EV drive mode switch ........... 221
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Hazard light switch................ 460
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 274
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Light switches ....................... 261
Panoramic roof shades
switch ................................. 369
Power door lock switch ........... 94
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Power window switch............ 135
Pre-crash braking off
switch ................................. 308
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Window lock switch............... 135
Wipers and washer
switch ................................. 268