battery location TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

1844-1. Key information
Be sure to carry the electronic
key of the vehicle if traveling
to a location with unreliable
communications.
 If the smartphone battery is
depleted, the smartphone
cannot be used as Digital
Key. If the battery level is low,
be sure to charge the smart-
phone prior to going out.
 The Digital Key system is
related to the smart key sys-
tem. If the smart key system
has been deactivated in the
vehicle customization setting,
the Digital Key will also be
disabled.
 Depending on the radio wave
environment, the Digital Key
may not be able to be used.
( P.205)
 When transferring vehicle
ownership, make sure to
delete the Digital Keys.
 If the vehicle is not operated
for 14 days or more, the Digi-
tal Key will not connect auto-
matically. Therefore, it may
take some time before the
system operates after a door
handle is touched.
 A part of the services may be
stopped for a certain period of
time due to server mainte-
nance. However, registered
Digital Keys can be used
during the maintenance.
 A smartphone with the Digital Key App enabled will be able
to lock and unlock the doors,
start the hybrid system and
perform any other operations
as same as the electronic key
of the vehicle. Be especially
careful not to lose the smart-
phone or allow it to be stolen.
If the smartphone is lost or
stolen, contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
 When taking your vehicle to a
Toyota dealer for an inspec-
tion or repairs, make sure to
bring an electronic key.
 With the Digital Key alone, no
vehicle lights will illuminate
when approached to the vehi-
cle. Also, with the Digital Key
alone, some functions, such
as the power back door’s
close & lock (walk-away)
function, etc., cannot be used.

1864-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
or for approximately 5
seconds while pressing and
holding .
The setting changes each time an
operation is performed, as shown
below. (When changing the setting
continuously, release the buttons,
wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step 2 .)
■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the
emergency flashers flash to indicate
that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;
Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows: A buzzer sounds to
indicate that the side windows are
operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within
approximately 60 seconds after the
vehicle is unlocked, the security fea-
ture automatically locks the vehicle
again. (However, depending on the
location of the electronic key, the
key may be detected as being in the
vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be
unlocked.)
■When the door cannot be
locked by the lock sensor on
the surface of the door handle
When the door cannot be locked
even if the lock sensor on the sur-
face of the door handle is touched
by a finger, touch the lock sensor
with the palm.
When gloves are being worn,
remove the gloves.
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors using
the entry function is made when a
door other than the door you are
locking is open, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully
close all the doors, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■Conditions affecting the opera-
tion of the smart key system or
wireless remote control
 P.205
■If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock
and unlock the doors. ( P.587)
●Replace the key battery with a
new one if it is depleted. ( P.538)
Multi-informa-
tion dis-
play/BeepUnlocking func- tion
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Holding the
driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only
the driver’s door.
Holding the front
passenger’s door
handle with the
sensor (if
equipped)
unlocks all the
doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Holding the
driver’s door han-
dle or front pas-
senger’s door
handle with the
sensor (if
equipped)
unlocks all the
doors.

2415-1. Before driving
5
Driving
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake
and accelerator pedals to avoid
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the
brake pedal will result in sudden
acceleration that may lead to an
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a
difficulty in operating the pedals.
Make sure to operate the pedals
properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when mov-
ing the vehicle only slightly. This
allows you to depress the brake
and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the
brake pedal using your left foot
may delay response in an emer-
gency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra
attention to pedestrians when
the vehicle is powered only by
the electric motor (traction
motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
Even if the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System is operating,
drive with care as pedestrians in
the vicinity may still not notice
the vehicle if the surrounding
area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or
stop the vehicle near flammable
materials such as leaves, paper
or rags.
The exhaust system and
exhaust gases can be
extremely hot. These hot parts
may cause a fire if there is any
flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not
turn off the hybrid system. Turn-
ing the hybrid s ystem off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control.
However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost mak-
ing it difficult to steer smoothly
before stopping the vehicle
depending on the remaining
charge in the 12-volt battery or
usage conditions. In this situa-
tion, you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency,
such as if it be comes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal
way:  P.547
●Use engine braking (downshift)
to maintain a safe speed when
driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously
may cause the brakes to over-
heat and lose effectiveness.
( P.256)
●Do not adjust the position of the
steering wheel, the seat, inside
rear view mirror (if equipped),
Digital Rear-view Mirror (if
equipped) or outside rear view
mirrors while driving.
Doing so may resu lt in a loss of
vehicle control.
●Always check that all passen-
gers’ arms, head or other parts
of their body are not outside the
vehicle.

3725-5. Using the driving support systems
■Detection of objects along the
sides of the vehicle
●Objects along the sides of the
vehicle are not instantaneously
detected. The location of objects
in relation to the vehicle is esti-
mated after they are first detected
by the front or rear side sensors,
or side cameras. Therefore, after
the power switch is changed to
ON, even if an object is along the
side of the vehicle, it may not be
detected until the vehicle has
been driven a small amount and
the side sensors or side cameras
completely scan the areas along
the sides of the vehicle.
●If a vehicle, person, animal, etc., is
detected by a side sensors or side
cameras, but then leaves the
detection area of the side sensors
or side cameras, the system will
assume the object has not moved.
WARNING
■Side sensors and side cam-
eras
In situations such as the following,
the function may not operate cor-
rectly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent. Proceed carefully.
●When starting off shortly after
the power switch is turned to
ON and a small vehicle or other
object which cannot be detected
by a front side sensor is next to
the vehicle.
In the situation shown in the fol-
lowing illustration, even if the
vehicle starts off, the vehicle on
the left will not be detected and
the object warning function will
not operate.
●When an object or person is in a
position which cannot be
detected by the side sensors or
side cameras.
●When, after the side sensors
have completed scanning the
areas along the sides of the
vehicle, a vehicle, person, or
other object approaches the
side of the vehicle and cannot
be detected.
●When the outside rear view mir-
ror is closed, the side sensors
or side cameras cannot detect
objects.
●If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed
and installed, fold and extend
the outside rear view mirrors.

4466-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights (P.447)
Interior lights ( P.447)/Front personal lights ( P.447)
Shift lever light
*
Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped) ( P.448)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
*: The shift lever light turns on/off together with the tail lights.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■Automatic illumina tion of the
interior lights
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically. The interior
lights will turn off au tomatically after
approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured. (The interior
lights may not turn on automatically
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4756-4. Using the other interior features
6
Interior features
When power supply does not
start, even though the normal
procedure is followed, check
each of the following items.
When the power outlet
(1500 W) cannot be
used properly
When the power outlet can-
not be used, even though
the normal procedure is fol-
lowed, check the following
items.
When the power outlet
cannot be used properly
Likely causeCorrection pro-cedure
Quantity of fuel
remaining is low
and the remain-
ing charge of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)
is insufficient
After refueling,
drive for a while
to restore the
remaining
charge of the
hybrid battery
(traction bat-
tery). Then,
press the AC
120 V switch
again.
The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) becomes
hot when the
outside tempera-
ture is especially
high
Move the vehi-
cle to the shade
or other cooler
location, or use
the air condition-
ing to lower the
temperature
inside the vehi-
cle. Then, after
waiting for a
while, press the
AC 120 V switch
again.
The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) becomes
cold when the
outside tempera-
ture is especially
low
Drive for a while
or use the air
conditioning to
raise the tem-
perature inside
the vehicle.
Then, after wait-
ing for a while,
press the AC
120 V switch
again.

5117-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on
the charger is off when connecting
and disconnecting the charger
cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the
power switch in ACC. The hybrid
system may not start with the
power switch turned off. How-
ever, the hybrid system will oper-
ate normally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in
before the 12-volt battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before discon-
nect the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the power switch
mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start
even after multiple attempts at all
methods above, contact your
Toyota dealer.12-volt battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-
tery
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
and may produce hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive.
To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the 12-volt battery terminals
with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the 12-volt
battery.
●Keep children away from the
12-volt battery.

5137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
tery terminals are not corroded
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose
clamps.Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery condition by
indicator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Clear: Replacement is nec-
essary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer. Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
Checking the battery con-
dition (if equipped)
A
B
A
B
C
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

Alphabetical Index651
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ............... 190
Automatic High Beam (AHB) . 272
Automatic light control system ............................................... 270
Average fuel economy ........... 163
Average vehicle speed .......... 163
B
Back door ................................ 191 Power back door .................. 194
Wireless remote control ....... 194
Back-up lights Replacing exterior lights ....... 543
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 511 Checking the battery condition........................................... 513
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 589
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 429
Replacing ............................. 591
Warning light ........................ 555
Battery (traction battery) ......... 83 Charging....................... 108, 116
Location.................................. 83
Specification ......................... 602
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 354
Bottle holders ......................... 452
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 266
Fluid ..................................... 509
Parking brake ....................... 263
Regenerative braking ............. 78
Warning light ........................ 555
Brake assist ............................ 424
Brake Hold .............................. 266
Brake Override System .......... 240
Break-in tips ........................... 240
Brightness control Instrument panel light control160
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 354
C
Care..................................486, 490 Aluminum wheels .................486
Exterior .................................486
Interior ..................................490
Seat belts .............................490
Cargo capacity ................246, 249
Cargo hooks............................454
Catch protection function Power windows ....................227
Chains......................................431
Charging ..........................108, 116 “My Room Mode” ..................134
AC charging cable ..................97
Charging equipment ...............94
Charging indicator ..................96
Charging messages .............143
Charging precautions ...........120
Charging procedure..............116
Charging schedule function ..123
Charging time may increase.114
High voltage components .......83
How to charge ......................116
Information related to charging display ................................111
Opening and closing the charging port lid ....................94
Power sources precautions ..107
Power sources that can be used ...........................................106
Safety functions ....................113
Solar charging system ..........136
When charging cannot be car- ried out ...............................139
Charging port ............................94 Opening and closing...............94
Child-protector lock ...............189
Child restraint system ..............51 Fixed with a LATCH system ...60
Fixed with a seat belt..............55
Front passenger occupant clas-

Alphabetical Index653
Energy monitor ..................... 173
Intuitive parking assist .......... 363
Multi-information display ...... 161
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ............... 394
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........................................... 379
RCTA ................................... 373
Warning messages .............. 566
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 495, 499
Door lock Back door ............................. 191
Side doors ............................ 185
Smart key system................. 203
Wireless remote control ....... 182
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 190
Back door ............................. 191
Door glasses ........................ 227
Door lock .............................. 185
Open door warning buzzer ... 189
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 225
Rear door child-protector lock ........................................... 189
Side doors ............................ 185
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............................................... 562
Driver’s seat position memory ............................................... 231Driving position memory....... 231
Memory recall function ......... 232
Driver monitor ........................ 292
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ...... 245 Sudden start restraint control245
Driving ..................................... 239 Break-in tips ......................... 240
Correct posture ...................... 29
Driving in the rain ................. 240
Driving mode select switch... 422
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................88
Procedures ...........................239
Winter drive tips....................429
Driving information display ...163
Driving mode select switch ...422
Driving position memory .......230 Memory recall function .........232
Power easy access system ..230
Seat position memory...........231
Driving support system informa- tion display............................165
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ......245 Sudden start restraint control245
Dynamic radar cruise control Function................................331
Warning message . ...............566
E
Eco drive mode .......................422
EDR (Event data recorder) .......10
Elapsed time ...........................165
Electric motor (traction motor)72
Location ..................................72
Specification .........................602
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function................................424
Warning light ........................558
Electronic key Battery-saving function .........204
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................587
Replacing the battery ...........538
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..555
If a warning light turns on .....555
If a warning message is dis-played .................................566
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ..............................589
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................587
If the hybrid system will not start