instrument cluster TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2013 Owners Manual

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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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Clock adjustment buttons P. 358
Shift lever P. 216
Emergency flasher switch P. 454
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
P position switch P. 219
Power (ignition) switch P. 206
Instrument cluster light control button P. 231

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Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 358
MPH or km/h button P. 230
Shift lever P. 216
Emergency flasher switch P. 454
P position switch P. 219
Power (ignition) switch P. 206
Instrument cluster light control button P. 231
Pictorial index

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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................ 2452-3. 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.............................. 266
2-4. 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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Shift position indicator
The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward
B and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indica-
tor provided on the instrument cluster.
Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usu-
ally be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving
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P position switch
When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the
parking brake, and then press
the P position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the switch indicator
comes on.
Check that the P position is illumi-
nated on the shift position indica-
tor.
Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever.
If the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal,
the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi-
tion has been changed to the desired position by checking the
shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster.
The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.

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NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the “WHEN PARKING, APPLY PARKING BRAKE SECURELY”
warning message appears on the instrument cluster. (P. 467)
When the parking lock system warning light is illuminated.
When everything except the shift position indicator selection frame is illu-
minated.
When the shift position indicator remains off.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the trip information display etc. may differ
depending on the target region.
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator represents the hybrid system power output
and regenerative charging.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.

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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is shown by 8 bars.
Trip information display
Displays fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and
“B” can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Clock
P. 358

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MPH or km/h button (if equipped)
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press and hold the button to
switch the display between MPH
and km/h. For vehicles with
head-up display, the head-up
display also switches.