TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2015 Owners Manual

3616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Rear turn signal lights and back-up/rear fog light
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise. Rear turn signal light
Back-up/rear fog light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up/rear fog light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
■License plate lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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3646-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
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Headlights
● Daytime running lights
● Front position lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, stop/tail lights and
high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in the
following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
→ P. 356

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■ Replacing light bulbs
●Be sure to stop the hybrid system and turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of t he light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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7When trouble arises
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 369
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 370
If you think something is wrong ............................... 375
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 376
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 388
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 404
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a
spare tire) ........................ 418
If the hybrid system will not start............................ 435
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....................... 439
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 449

3687-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indicato r is not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-
tery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

3697-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift position to N.
XIf the shift position is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
XIf the shift position cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the power
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid
system.
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3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due
to the parking lock. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial
towing service.
●There is a malfunction in the shift control system. ( →P. 378, 390)
● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( →P. 9 1 )
● There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system. ( →P. 437)
● The 12-volt battery is discharged. ( →P. 439)
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing service
before towing.
● The hybrid system warning light turns on or the hybrid system
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing
service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing