parking brake 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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Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 253
P. 225
P. 258
Pre-crash braking off switch P. 301
Parking brake pedal P. 226
Fuel filler door opener P. 134
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 260
P. 264
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 228
P. 233
Audio system*2 P. 336
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 153
P. 227
Head-up display switches
P. 245
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 125
SRS knee airbag P. 153
Card holder P. 355
Pictorial index

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Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 253
P. 225
P. 258
Pre-crash braking off switch
P. 301Parking brake pedal P. 226
Fuel filler door opener P. 134
Windshield wipers and washer
switch
P. 260
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 228
P. 233
Audio system*2 P. 336
Navigation system*1 SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 153
P. 227
Head-up display
switches
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Auxiliary box

P. 245
P. 352
Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever
P. 125SRS knee airbag P. 153
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
P. 264
Pictorial index

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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.
Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard
from the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (
P. 44)
The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-
pressor, blower motor).
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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CAUTION
Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.
While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, shift the shift
position to P and turn the hybrid system off. Then, slowly release the brake
pedal.
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic electrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off an acidic vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and
could cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.

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Flattening the seatbacks
Before flattening the seatbacks
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 219)
Slide the second seats as far back as possible. (P. 102)
Flattening the seatbacks
Move the front seat forward and
remove the head restraint.
(P. 112)
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever to flatten the seat-
back.
To return the seats, reverse the procedure.
After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to
replace the head restraint.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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CAUTION
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not flatten the seats while driving.
In a flat place, firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to
P.
Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.

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Before folding down the seatbacks
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 219)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat-
back. (
P. 9 8 )
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the second seat.
Uncouple and stow the second center seat belt. (P. 1 1 7 )
Lower the head restraint of the second seat. (
P. 1 1 2 )
Folding down the seatbacks
Pull the lever (either or )
and tilt the seatback forward.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Seat belt hangers
CAUTION
When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback.
Do not operate the second seat if it is occupied.
Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
Do not allow children to operate the seat.
After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.
Stow the seat belts of the outside seats in
their seat belt hangers when not in use.

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Third seats
Before folding down the seatbacks
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 219)
Adjust the position of the second seats and the angle of the
seatback. (P. 102)
Depending on the position of the second seats, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the third seats.
Lower the head restraint of the third seats. (P. 1 1 2 )
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
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STEP 2
STEP 3