automatic transmission TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Back door ......................191
Smart key system ......... 203
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 209
Rear seats..................... 210
Head restraints.............. 212
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 215
Inside rear view mirror .. 216
Digital Rear-view Mirror 217
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 225
4-5. Opening, closing the win- dows
Power windows ............. 227
4-6. Favorite settings Driving position memory 230
My Settings ................... 234
5-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 239
Cargo and luggage ....... 246
Vehicle load limits ......... 249
Trailer towing ................ 250
Dinghy towing ............... 250
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 251
Transmission................. 256
Turn signal lever ........... 262
Parking brake ................ 263
Brake Hold .................... 2665-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............ 269
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 272
Windshield wipers and washer ......................... 275
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 279
5-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0/Traffic Jam Assist soft-
ware update................. 282
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 284
Driver monitor ................ 292
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 293
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 305
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .................................... 310
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................... 313
PDA (Proactive driving assist) .......................... 320
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ............................ 326
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 329
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 331
Cruise control ................ 342
Emerge

ncy Driving Stop
System ........................ 345
Traffic Jam Assist .......... 348
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 354
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Driving
Driving
5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 239
Cargo and luggage ..... 246
Vehicle load limits ....... 249
Trailer towing .............. 250
Dinghy towing ............. 250
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 251
Transmission............... 256
Turn signal lever ......... 262
Parking brake .............. 263
Brake Hold .................. 266
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 269
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 272
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 275
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 279
5-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0/Traffic Jam Assist soft-
ware update .............. 282
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .................................. 284
Driver monitor ............. 292PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................. 293
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 305
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .................................. 310
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 313
PDA (Proactive driving assist) ........................ 320
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) .......................... 326
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 329
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 331
Cruise control .............. 342
Emergency Driving Stop System ...................... 345
Traffic Jam Assist ........ 348
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 354
Safe Exit Assist ........... 359
Intuitive parking assist . 363
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 373
RCD (Rear Camera Detec- tion) function .............. 378
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 382

2565-2. Driving procedures
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift posi-
tion in D for normal driving.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not activate because
dynamic radar cruise control will not
be canceled.
■If a message about a shift oper-
ation is shown
To prevent the shift position from
being selected incorrectly or the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly,
the shift position may be changed
automatically or operating the shift
lever may be required . In this case,
change the shift position following
the messages on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
 P.245
Transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
DNormal driving*
B
Applying engine brak-ing or strong braking
when the accelerator pedal has been
released on steep
downward slopes etc.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift
position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin
or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
will not be charged. To help pre-
vent the battery from discharging,
avoid leaving the N position
selected for an extended period of
time.
■Situations where shift con-
trol system malfunctions are
possible
If any of the following situations
occurs, shift control system mal-
functions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place on level ground, apply
the parking brake, and then con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is
not possible to be towed by
another vehicle using cables or
chains, as the front wheels may
be locked due to the parking
lock. Contact your Toyota dealer
or commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the
shift control system.
( P.253)
 There is a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.70)
 There is a malfunction in the
smart key system. ( P.587)
 The 12-volt battery is dis-
charged. ( P.589) The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.

The hybrid system warning
message is shown on the
multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.From the front
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
( P.264)
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is not
possible to be towed by
another vehicle
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck

660Alphabetical Index
seat belt.............................. 490
Emergency Locking Retractor 33
How to wear your seat belt..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use................................. 31
Reminder light and buzzer ... 562
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 34
SRS warning light................. 557
Seat heaters ............................ 443
Seating capacity ............. 249, 600
Seat position memory ............ 231
Seats ................................ 209, 210 Adjustment precautions........ 210
Adjustment ........................... 209
Armrest................................. 465
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................ 51
Cleaning ............................... 490
Driving position memory....... 230
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................................... 210
Front seats ........................... 209
Head restraints ..................... 212
Memory recall function ......... 232
Power easy access system .. 230
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 29
Rear seats ............................ 210
Seat heaters ......................... 443
Seat position memory .......... 231
Seat ventilators .................... 444
Seat ventilators ...................... 444
Secondary Collision Brake .... 425
Sécurité des enfants Précautions relatives aux couss-ins gonflables ..................... 641
Sensor AHB (Automatic High Beam) 272
Automatic headlight system . 270
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 354 Digital Rear-view Mirror ........220
Door handle ..........................185
Humidity sensor....................439
Inside rear view mirror ..........216
Intuitive parking assist ..........363
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....305
Radar sensor ................285, 355
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
...........................................277
RCTA ....................................374
Safe Exit Assist ....................360
Service plug ..............................83
Service reminder message ....495
Shift lever ................................256 Shift lever light ......................446
Transmission ........................256
Side airbags ..............................35
Side doors ............. ..................185
Side marker lights ..................269 Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Side mirrors ............................225 Adjustment ...........................225
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....354
Folding..................................226
Heaters .................................436
RCTA function ......................373
Safe Exit Assist ....................359
Side tray ..................................453
Side windows ..........................227
Smart key system ...................203 Antenna location...................203
Entry functions..............185, 192
Starting the hybrid system ....251
Warning message . ...............566
Snow tires ...............................429
Solar charging system ...........136
SOS button ................................65
Specifications .........................600
Speedometer ...........................155
Sport mode..............................422
Steering wheel ........................215

662Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning system............................................... 516Function ............................... 516
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 518
Registering ID codes ............ 522
Registration of the position of each wheel ......................... 518
Selecting wheel set .............. 524
Setting the tire pressure ....... 520
Warning light ........................ 561
Tires ......................................... 513 Chains .................................. 431
Checking .............................. 513
Emergency tire puncture repair kit........................................ 574
Glossary ............................... 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 574
Inflation pressure.................. 532
Information ........................... 609
Replacing ..................... 526, 574
Rotating tires ........................ 515
Size ...................................... 605
Snow tires ............................ 429
Tire identification number ..... 610
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 516
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 516
Uniform Tire Qu ality Grading 611
Warning light ........................ 561
Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ............................................... 455
Tools .............. .................. 527, 575
Top tether strap ... ..................... 62
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) ........... 246, 249
Towing Dinghy towing....................... 250
Emergency towing................ 551
Towing eyelet ............... 552, 575
Trailer towing........................ 250 Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 ........284
Automatic High Be am ...........272
Driver monitor .......................292
Dynamic radar cruise control 331
Emergency Driving Stop System ...........................................345
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................326
LCA (Lane Change Assist) ...310
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..313
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....305
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .293
PDA (Proactive Driving Assist) ...........................................320
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......329
Traffic Jam Assist .................348
Toyota Teammate Advanced Park ........................................395
TRAC (Traction Control) ........424
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .................................................83Charging .................................94
Location ..................................83
Specification .........................602
Warning messages .................87
Traction Control (TRAC) ........424
Traction motor (electric motor)72
Trailer towing ..........................250
Transmission ..........................256
Trip meters ..............................155
Turn signal lights....................262 Replacing exterior lights .......543
Turn signal lever ...................262
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USB Type-C charging ports...457
V
Vanity lights ............................456
Vanity mirrors .........................456
Vehicle data recordings .............7