air conditioning TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2017 Owners Manual

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................280
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ...........................288
Seat heaters ......................289
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................290• Front interior light...........291
• Front personal lights ......291
• Rear interior light ...........292 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 293• Glove boxes .................. 294
• Console box .................. 294
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 295
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 297
• Card holders ................. 298
Luggage compartment features ........................... 299
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 302 • Sun visors ..................... 302
• Vanity mirrors ................ 302
• Clock ............................. 303
• Power outlet .................. 304
• Coat hooks .................... 305
• Assist grips ................... 305
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 306
• Rear sunshades............ 308
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 310
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 315
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 318
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................321
Hood ..................................323
Positioning a floor jack .......325
Engine compartment..........327
12-volt battery ....................337
Tires ...................................341
Tire inflation pressure ........353
Wheels ...............................355
Air conditioning filter ..........357
Wiper rubber replacement .....................359
Electronic key battery ........361
Checking and replacing fuses ................................363
Light bulbs .........................367
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...........378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................379 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 380
If you think something is wrong .............................. 386
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 387
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 400
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare
tire) .................................. 417
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare
tire) .................................. 431
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 448
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 450
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 452
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 457
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 462
7When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)Multi-information display
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Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 122
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Front fog lights/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 231
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Audio system
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P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 120
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 122
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 231
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Front fog lights/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Audio system
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P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
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1-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
Hybrid system precautions
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt-
age system (about 650V at maximum) as well as contains parts
that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
Warning label
Service plug
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
High voltage cables (orange)Electric motor (traction motor)
Power control unit
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Instrument cluster
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■System check display
After turning the power switch to ON mode, opening image is displayed while
system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the nor-
mal screen will return.
■ Pop-up display
When a system that supports pop-up displays, such as the air conditioning
system, is operated, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The fuel consumption display and average vehicle speed will be reset.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
■ Meter display setting initialization
Press or on the meter control switch to select , and then
press .
Press or to select meter setting initialization, press , and then
select “YES”.
■ Customization
The meter settings can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 477)
NOTICE
■ The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch or in
the “AUTO” position. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Air conditioning operation may also be interrupted.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)
Driving mode select switch
Eco drive mode*
Suitable for improving the fuel
economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions and the oper-
ation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.
Power mode*
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as when
driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
When the “PWR” switch is pressed, the “PWR MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.
*: When Eco drive mode and power mode are canceled, the system uses
normal mode for optimal everyday driving.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( →P. 286). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will not be
canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the power switch
is turned off.
● When in Eco drive mode, if the “PWR” switch is pressed or the operation is
reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be pressed.
■ Switching the drive mode when in EV drive mode
→ P. 215
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
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Driving
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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. (→P. 255)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 118)
◆Shift position operation
Shift the shift position to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the
N, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid
battery (traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-
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◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.