TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2013 Owners Manual

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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual

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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 ........ 87
Side doors............................. 89
Back door.............................. 92
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 98
Second seats ...................... 102
Third seats .......................... 108
Head restraints ................... 112
Seat belts ............................ 115
Steering wheel .................... 125
Inside rear view mirror ........ 126
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1281-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 130
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 134
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............ 138
Double locking system ....... 143
Alarm .................................. 145
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 151
SRS airbags ....................... 153
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 166
Child restraint systems ....... 168
Installing child restraints ..... 179
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Power (ignition) switch ........ 206
EV drive mode .................... 213
Hybrid transmission ............ 216
Turn signal lever ................. 225
Parking brake...................... 226
Horn .................................... 227
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 228
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 240
Head-up display .................. 245
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 253
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 260
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 264
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2662-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 272
Driving assist systems........ 291
Hill-start assist control ........ 297
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) ............................ 300
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 310
Winter driving tips............... 313
Trailer towing...................... 317
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 320
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ............................ 333
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch................................ 335
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 336
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 341
• Interior lights ..................... 342
• Personal lights .................. 3433-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 345
• Glove boxes ..................... 347
• Console box ..................... 348
• Cup holders...................... 349
• Bottle holders ................... 351
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 352
• Door pockets .................... 354
• Card holder ...................... 355
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 356
Vanity mirrors ..................... 357
Clock .................................. 358
Power outlets ..................... 359
Seat heaters ....................... 361
Panoramic roof shades ...... 363
Rear sunshades ................. 367
Assist grips ......................... 368
Floor mats .......................... 369
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 371
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 376
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 381
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 387
Hood ................................... 391
Positioning a floor jack ........ 394
Engine compartment........... 397
12-volt battery ..................... 407
Tires .................................... 413
Tire inflation pressure ......... 416
Wheels ................................ 419
Air conditioning filter ........... 421
Electronic key battery ......... 424
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 427
Light bulbs .......................... 4395-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 454
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 455
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 463
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) ................................... 476
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a spare
tire) ................................... 488
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 510
If you lose your keys .......... 512
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 513
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 516
If your vehicle overheats .... 522
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 528
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in
an emergency .................. 530
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 534
Fuel information .................. 546
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 548
Abbreviation list................ 556
Alphabetical index ............ 557
What to do if... .................. 568
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Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 258Headlights
Front position lightsP. 253
P. 253
Hood P. 391
Windshield wipers P. 260Outside rear view mirrors
P. 128
Front turn signal lights P. 225
Side turn signal lights P. 225

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Fuel filler door P. 134
Rear turn signal lights P. 225
Rear window defogger P. 335
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 413
P. 476, 488
P. 544
Tail lights P. 253
Camera*
Side doors P. 89Back door P. 92
Rear window wiper
P. 264
License plate lights
P. 253
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear fog light (left-hand drive vehicles) P. 258
Rear fog light
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Floor mat P. 369
SRS side airbags P. 153
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 153
Front seats P. 98
Second seats P. 102
Glove boxes
P. 347
Head restraints P. 112
Seat belts P. 115
Airbag manual on-off switch
P. 166
Third seats P. 108
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Bottle holder P. 351
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