TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2017 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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313. Basic operation
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Basic operation
■Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Ty p e AOff
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
Ty p e BOff
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
How to operate the wipers and washers
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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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Basic operation
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Ty p e AOff
Rain-sensing opera-
tion
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
Ty p e BOff
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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353. Basic operation
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Basic operation
■Set the vehicle speedPress the “ON-OFF” button
to activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator
will come on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate, with accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (above approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the speed.
■Adjusting the set speed
Increases the speed
(Except when the vehicle has
been stopped by system control
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or down to change the speed,
and release when the desired speed is reached.
Dynamic radar cruise control operation (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
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■Canceling and resuming the speed controlPulling the lever toward you
cancels the speed control.
The speed control is also can-
celed when the brake pedal is
depressed.
(When the vehicle has been
stopped by system control,
depressing the brake pedal
does not cancel the setting.)
Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns
vehicle speed to the set speed.
However, when a vehicle ahead is not detected, cruise control does not
resume when the vehicle speed is approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
● The shift position is in D.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
However, when a preceding vehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range can be set even if the vehicle speed is at or
below approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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4. Things you must know
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Things you must know
Things you must know
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy 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.
■ Gasoline engine operatio n in EV/EV auto mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range is being displayed on the multi-
information display etc., EV driving (driving using only the electric motor) may
be canceled and both gasoline engine and electric motor are used depending
on the situation (EV driving will be returned to automatically after EV driving
becomes possible again).
EV driving may be canceled automatically in the following circumstances:
● When vehicle speed is more than approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).
● When power is needed temporarily, for example when the accelerator pedal
is depressed firmly or when accelerating suddenly.
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●When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
● When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
● When the heater is switched on when the outside temperature is below
about 14°F (-10°C).
● When the windshield defogger switch is pressed.
● When the system determines that the gasoline engine needs to be started.\
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.
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■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
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● 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 windshield defogger switch is pressed.
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
WARNING
■ While driving
Because there is no engine noise when the vehicle is being driven using the
electric motor, pedestrians in the vicinity may not notice the vehicle. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.

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394. Things you must know
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Things you must know
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. The hybrid battery (traction battery) may
overheat and be damaged.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● A filter is installed to the air intake vent. When the filter remains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or replacement
is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■ Charging equipment cooling air intake vents
● Do not block the air intake vents with seat covers or luggage
● If the air intake vents are clogged with dust, clean them with a vacuum
cleaner
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vents
● Do not spill large amounts of water near the air intake vents
If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer and do
not charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) before the inspection.
There are air intake vents on both sides
of the rear seatback for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If the vents become blocked, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) may over-
heat, leading to a reduction in hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) output.
The grilles under the rear seats are the
cooling air intake vents for the charging
equipment installed under the seats.
Make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions regarding the cooling air intake
vents. Failure to observe these precau-
tions may result in a charging system
malfunction.

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4. Things you must know
NOTICE
■Notice about fuel
● For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 12 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.
● If the vehicle has not been refueled for a certain amount of time and it is
possible that the quality of the fuel remaining in the tank has changed, “No
new fuel has been added recently. Please refuel” is displayed on the multi-
information display when the power switch is turned to ON mode. If the
message is displayed, refuel the vehicle immediately.