charging TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2016 Owners Manual

821-2. Hybrid system
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◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not
being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
(→ P. 83)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic ener gy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or B.

831-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■Hybrid System Indicator
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time t he hybrid battery (traction battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact any author ized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
→ P. 455
■ After the 12-volt battery has dischar ged or when the terminal has been
removed and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. Hybrid System Indicator represents the
hybrid system power output and regener-
ative charging. ( →P. 118)

1001-3. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.
● When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
■ Customization
The alarm can be set to deactivate when the mechanical key is used to
unlock. (Customizable features: →P. 477)
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1072. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 387)*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 389)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 387)*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 389)
*1Charging system
warning light ( →P. 387)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light ( →P. 391)
*1
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 388)*1
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning light ( →P. 389)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning
light ( →P. 388)
(If equipped)
Parking lock
system warning
message
(→ P. 390)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 388)
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator
light ( →P. 390)
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 388)*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning
light ( →P. 390)
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 388)*1Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 391)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 388)*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request
indicator light ( →P. 390)

1162. Instrument cluster
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Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system power output and
regenerative charging and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in
accordance with the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■Names and meaning of each iconsEco Driving Indicator Light
(vehicles without multi-infor-
mation display)
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid System Indicator
→P. 11 8
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on
when the vehicle is driven using
only the electric motor (traction
motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.
Hybrid System Indicator
1
2
3

1222. Instrument cluster
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Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Energy monitor
The current vehicle hybrid system condition is displayed. (→P. 123)
■Hybrid System Indicator
The hybrid system power output and regenerative charging condi-
tions are displayed. ( →P. 1 1 6 )
■Eco score/Hybrid System Indicator
The eco-driving total count is displayed. ( →P. 125)
■Fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per
minute
The fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per
minute is displayed. ( →P. 125)
■Distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system
started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started
The possible driving range estimated from the remaining fuel
amount, average vehicle speed after the hybrid system is started,
and average fuel consumption are displayed. ( →P. 126)
■OFF display
The OFF display is displayed.
Drive information

1242. Instrument cluster
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Energy monitor
Low Full

1352. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
LowFull
Audio system screen

2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, rel easing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
• When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline- fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of
other vehicles.
• The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
■ Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the power switch
with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to change to
P automatically, and then the power switch will turn off.
■ If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. ( →P. 452)
■ After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
→ P. 338
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 477)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ For the shift lever
Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Toyota
shift lever knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
■ P position switch
Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for
example, directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop sud-
denly when the shift position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.

2204-2. Driving procedures
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Hybrid battery (tract ion 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 shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions
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.
● Vehicles without multi-information display:
When the “WHEN PARKING, APPLY PARKING BRAKE SECURELY”
warning message appears on the instrument cluster. ( →P. 390)
● Vehicles without multi-information display:
When the parking lock system warning light is illuminated.
● Vehicles with multi-information display:
When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on
the multi-information display. ( →P. 402)
● 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 approximately 20 seconds before attempting to change the shift position
again.