TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
3Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
4Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
5DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 56
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 75
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 81
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system features ............................. 84
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ....................... 96
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 103
EV driving range................ 106 2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 108
Charging cable .................. 113
Smart lid & connector locking system ................. 119
Power sources that can be used................................. 128
Charging methods ............. 131
Charging tips ..................... 136
Things to know before charging........................... 138
How to charge ................... 143
Using the charging timer function ............................ 154
When normal charging cannot be carried out....... 177
3. Instrument cluster Combination meter ............ 188
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 196
Main display....................... 204
Multi-information display ............................. 213
Head-up display................. 246
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 7-inch display) .......... 254
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display) ..... 260
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3Instrument cluster

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4-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 270
4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 275
Back door .......................... 281
Smart key system.............. 286
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 295
Rear seats ......................... 297
Head restraints .................. 299
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 302
Inside rear view mirror....... 304
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 306
4-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 308 5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 314
Cargo and luggage ............ 326
Vehicle load limits .............. 329
Trailer towing ..................... 330
Dinghy towing .................... 331
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch....... 332
Hybrid transmission ........... 338
Turn signal lever ................ 344
Parking brake .................... 345
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 346
Automatic High Beam ........ 351
Fog light switch .................. 356
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 358
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 364
4Operation of each
component5Driving

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)5-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 377
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 389
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 399
Driving mode select switch .............................. 415
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 417
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 421
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 424
Intuitive parking assist ....... 429
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .............................. 439
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 451
Driving assist systems....... 485
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 491 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 496
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 507
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................ 518
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters..................... 522
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 524• Front interior light .......... 525
• Front personal lights ...... 525
• Rear interior light ........... 526
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 527• Glove box ...................... 528
• Console box .................. 528
• Cup holders ................... 529
• Bottle holders/door pockets.................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 531
Luggage compartment features ........................... 532
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6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 539 • Sun visors ..................... 539
• Vanity mirrors................ 539
• Power outlets ................ 540
• Wireless charger ........... 541
• Coat hooks.................... 552
• Assist grips ................... 552
Garage door opener .......... 553 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 562
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 567
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 573
General maintenance ........ 576
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 579
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 580
Hood .................................. 583
Positioning a floor jack....... 585
Engine compartment ......... 586
Tires................................... 600
Tire inflation pressure ........ 609
Wheels............................... 612
Replacing the tire............... 615
Air conditioning filter .......... 626
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 630
Electronic key battery ........ 633
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 636
Headlight aim..................... 639
Light bulbs ......................... 641
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 650
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 651
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 652
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 653
If you think something is wrong .............................. 659
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 660
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 670
If you have a flat tire .......... 678
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 695
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 697
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 701
If your vehicle overheats ... 707
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 712 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 716
Fuel information ................. 725
Tire information.................. 728
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 739
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 750
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 752
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 753
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 755
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 764
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 768
Alphabetical index...................... 772
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
• Rear view monitor system

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For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations fo r equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This i s the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a ma lfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Hybrid system
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit appro ximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoli ne pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their el ectromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will
record certain
data, such as:
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the AB S and pre-
collision system
• Images from the camera (available only when certain safety sys tems are
activated, which varies depending on the vehicle specifications).
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party exc ept:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of l aw or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit.
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Recorded image information can be erased by your Toyota dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the f unction is
disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates will not be avail-
able.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Toy-
ota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
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If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Toyota,
please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
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Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected thr ough Safety Connect (U.S.mainland
only)