warning lights TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2014 Owner's Manual

3797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Parking lock system warning message (warning buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system when
the vehicle is stopped
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parkinglock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the
vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake
securely.
• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens,
applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be
turned off.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator light The hybrid battery (traction battery) will soon need to be
inspected or replaced
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or re pairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
*2
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning light Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights
The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when
there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illu-
minate depending on the nature of the problem.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request indicator light (warning buzzer)
The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has
been left in N for a long time
→ Because recharging is not possible when the shift
position is in N, shift the shift position to P when
parking the vehicle for a long time.
• The driver’s door has been opened while the shift posi- tion is in N, D or B
• An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system
while the shift position is in anything other than P
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

3817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
(If equipped)
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 388
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 383)
• Flat tire ( →P. 404, 418)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( →P. 384)
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● Vehicles with a spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is fl at, change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure
warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is
probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a war ning message is displayed∗
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
∗: If equipped
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Shift control system communication malfunctionA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• May not be switched to the P position. When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection func- tion ( →P. 211) may not function. Before
turning the power switch off, securely press
the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the
shift position or P position switch operation
indicator lights.
• The power switch may not be able to be
turned off. In this case, the power switch
may be turned off by applying the parking
brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
temA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Turns on or
Flashes)

479Alphabetical index
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Alarm........................................... 97Alarm....................................... 97
Warning buzzer ..................... 376
Anchor brackets ........................ 67
Antenna Smart entry & start system.... 151
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
Approach warning ................... 238
Assist grips .............................. 295
Audio input
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Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter.............. 347
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 270
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 217Function ................................ 217
Warning light ......................... 380
Automatic light control
system .................................... 216
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes ................ 287, 289 Back door ................................. 146
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 362
Wattage ................................ 462
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 327
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Warning light ......................... 376
Battery (traction battery)........... 85
Bluetooth
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Bottle holders .......................... 285
Brake Fluid ...................................... 460
Parking brake........................ 214
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Warning light ......................... 376
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 191
Brightness control Instrument cluster light control................................. 112
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 216
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...... 273
Rear window ......................... 273
Windshield ............................ 273
Dimension ................................ 452
Display Drive information ................... 120
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 231
Energy monitor............... 120,131
Multi-information display ....... 118
Trip information ..................... 113
Warning messages ............... 388
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 311
Door courtesy lights ................ 280 Location ................................ 280
Wattage................................. 462
Doors Back door .............................. 146
Door glasses ......................... 186
Door lock ............................... 142
Open door warning buzzer.... 380
Open door warning light ........ 380
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 145
Side doors ............................. 142
Double locking system.............. 96
Drive information ..................... 120
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 381 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 191
Correct posture ....................... 36
Driving in the rain .................. 191
Driving mode select switch ... 247
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter drive tips .................... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................ 231
Warning message ................. 391
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 248
Eco drive mode ........................ 247
Electric motor Location .................................. 81
Specification ......................... 455
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 437
Replacing the battery ............ 351
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 248
Emergency brake signal ......... 249
Emergency flashers ................ 368
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.

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Engine oilCapacity ................................ 455
Checking ............................... 319
Oil pressure warning light ..... 377
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Engine switch........................... 201 Auto power off function ......... 203
Changing the power switch modes................................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 369
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Engine switch light (power switch light) ........................... 280
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
EV indicator .............................. 114
EV drive mode .......................... 206
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 80 Flat tire.............................. 404, 418
Floor mats .................................. 34
Fluid
Brake .................................... 460
Transmission ........................ 459
Washer ................................. 325
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs..... 359, 362
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Footwell lights ......................... 280
Front doors .............................. 142
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 359
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 381
Front position lights Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 364
Front seats ............................... 165 Adjustment ............................ 165
Cleaning................................ 305
Correct driving posture ........... 36
Head restraints ..................... 177
Seat heaters ......................... 279
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 361
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 462F

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FuelCapacity ................................ 455
Fuel gauge ............................ 110
Gas station information ......... 496
Information ............................ 463
Refueling ............................... 224
Type ...................................... 455
Warning light ......................... 380
Fuel filler door .......................... 226
Fuses ........................................ 353
Gas station information .......... 496
Gauges...................................... 109
Glove box ................................. 284
Head restraints......................... 177
Headlights ................................ 215 Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 217
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............. 364
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 270
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 273
Seat heaters.......................... 279
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 364
Hill-start assist control ............ 249
Hood.......................................... 313 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 289
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 180
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 455
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81 Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 120,131
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 116
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 435
Overheating .......................... 444
Power switch......................... 201
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 116
Hybrid transmission ................ 208
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IdentificationEngine ................................... 454
Vehicle .................................. 453
Ignition switch (Power switch) ....................... 201Auto power off function ......... 203
Changing the power switch modes................................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 369
Starting the hybrid system ................................ 201
Ignition switch light (power switch light)............... 280
Illuminated entry system......... 282
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators.................................. 104
Initialization
Item to initialize ..................... 471
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 333
Inside rear view mirror ............ 182
Instrument cluster light control .................................... 112
Interior lights ............................ 280 Switch ........................... 281, 282
Wattage................................. 462
Intrusion sensor....................... 100
ISOFIX rigid anchors ................. 67 Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 315
Vehicle-equipped jack... 405, 419
Jack handle ...................... 405, 419
Jam protection function Panoramic roof shades ......... 296
Power windows ..................... 186
Keyless entry Smart entry & start system ... 151
Wireless remote control ........ 138
Keys .......................................... 138 Electronic key ....................... 138
Engine switch........................ 201
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 437
If you lose your keys ............. 141
Key number plate.................. 138
Keyless entry ........................ 138
Keys ...................................... 138
Mechanical key ..................... 138
Power switch......................... 201
Replacing the battery ............ 351
Warning buzzer..................... 152
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 138
Knee airbags .............................. 46
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