start stop button TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY &
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Charging system safety functions
Prime Applications (if equipped)
- The Hybrid System will not start while the charging cable is attached to the
vehicle, even if the POWER switch is operated.
- If the charge cable is connected while the READY indicator is illuminated, the
Hybrid System will stop automatically and driving will not be possible.
- When the charge cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to another position.
- If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the charge
cable is connected.
- Charging will stop if the latch release button is pressed and held for several
seconds during charging. When restarting charging, reinsert the charge
connector after pulling it out, and check that the charging indicator illuminates.
Prime Applications is a service for Prius Prime vehicles that is added to the Safety
Connect® and Entune® products. It provides charge support, comfort support and
drive support via the vehicle’s navigation system and the owner’s smartphone. The
Prime Apps include Charge Management, Remote Climate, Charging Station Map,
Vehicle Finder and ECO Dashboard.
Both an active Safety Connect
® account and an active Entune® account are
required for the services.
The following functions of the Prime Applications can be used with the navigation
system:
Type A Download of nearby charging stations to the map screen.
Type B View list of nearby charging stations and corresponding charging station
information (such as voltage supported).
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune.

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Hybrid transmission
Driving mode select
*
The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.)
While vehicle is
stopped, push “P” button to park.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Normal - Suitable for normal
driving.
Power mode - Use when a
higher level of response is
desired, such as when driving
in mountainous regions.
ECO drive mode -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating
and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
EV Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain driving conditions.
EV Mode is the default Mode upon starting the vehicle if the battery has sufficient
charge. You can use the EV/HV button at any time to toggle between EV Mode and
hybrid mode.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
EV/HV drive mode
OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY &
EMERGENCY FEATURES