light TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E73U_(U)
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................6
Reading this manual ................ 13
How to search .......................... 14
Pictorial index .......................... 16
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 28
For safe driving ................ 29
Seat belts ......................... 31
SRS airbags ..................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 44
Exhaust gas precautions.. 49
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 50
Child restraint systems..... 51
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ..........70
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system fea-tures ............................... 72
Plug-in hybrid system pre- cautions .......................... 83
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi- cle driving tips ................ 88
EV driving range .............. 90
2-2. Charging Charging equipment......... 94
AC charging cable............ 97Locking and unlocking AC
charging connector ...... 102
Power sources that can be used............................. 106
Charging methods ......... 108
Charging tips ................. 110
Things to know before charging....................... 113
How to charge ............... 116
Using the charging schedule function ........................ 123
Using the “My Room Mode” .................................... 134
Solar charging system ... 136
When charging cannot be carried out ................... 139
3-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators.................................... 150
Gauges and meters ....... 155
Multi-information display 161
Energy monitor/consumption screen/solar charging infor-
mation screen (if equipped).................................... 173
4-1. Key information Keys .............................. 180
Digital Key ..................... 183
4-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 185
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2Plug-in hybrid system
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators
4Before driving

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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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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
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects to the
front and rear/static objects
around the vehicle)...... 388
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 392
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear pedestrians) . 393
Toyota Teammate Advanced Park ............................. 395
Driving mode select switch .................................... 422
Driving assist systems .. 424
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ......... 429
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 434
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 443
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 446
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 450Luggage compartment fea-
tures ............................ 454
6-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 456
Power outlet (1500 W)... 468
When the power outlet (1500 W) cannot be used properly
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Garage door opener ...... 477
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 486
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 490
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 494
General maintenance .... 495
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams .......................... 498
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service pre-cautions ....................... 499
Hood .............................. 501
Positioning a floor jack .. 502
Engine compartment ..... 504
12-volt battery................ 511
Tires .............................. 513
Replacing the tire .......... 526
Tire inflation pressure .... 532
Wheels .......................... 534
Air conditioning filter ...... 53
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7Maintenance and care

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Electronic key battery....538
Checking and replacing fuses............................ 540
Headlight aim ................ 542
Exterior lights ................ 543
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...... 546
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 547
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising.................................... 548
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 550
If you think something is wrong .......................... 554
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................... 555
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 566
If you have a flat tire...... 574
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 584
If you lose your keys ..... 586
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......... 587
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 589
If your vehicle overheats 594
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 5979-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 600
Fuel information............. 607
Tire information ............. 609
9-2. Customization Customizable features... 618
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............ 634
10-1.For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 636
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ........ 637
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 637
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 639
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 646
What to do if... (Trouble- shooting) ..................... 648
Alphabetical Index ........ 650
8When trouble arises
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may di ffer depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors ......... ................................. ................................P.185
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.185
Opening/closing the side windows .......................................P.227
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ..................P.587
Warning messages ..............................................................P.566
Back door ...........................................................................P.191
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.192
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................P.195
Opening from outside...................................................P.193, 194
Warning messages ..............................................................P.566
Charging port .......................................................................P.94
Charging method .................................................................P.108
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.225
Adjusting the mirror angle ....................................................P.225
Folding the mirrors ...............................................................P.226
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Defogging the mirrors*.........................................................P.436
Windshield wipers .............................................................P.275
Precautions for winter season.... ..........................................P.429
To prevent freezing (windshield de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash ..............................................P.488
Fuel filler door ....................................................................P.279
Refueling method .................................................................P.279
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .................................................P.601
Tires ....................................................................................P.513
Tire size/inflation pressure ...... .............................................P.605
Winter tires/tire chain ...........................................................P.429
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ..................P.513
Coping with flat tires.............................................................P.574
Hood ....................................................................................P.501
Opening ...............................................................................P.501
Engine oil .............................................................................P.602
Coping with overheat ...........................................................P.594
Warning messages ..............................................................P.566
Headlights...........................................................................P.269
Parking lights .....................................................................P.269
Daytime running lights ............... .......................................P.269
Front turn signal lights ......................................................P.262
LED accessories lamp
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Front side marker lights ....................................................P.269
Tail lights
*...........................................................................P.269
Stop lights/tail lights ..........................................................P.269
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.543)
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Rear turn signal lights .......................................................P.262
License plate lights............................................................P.269
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R ..............................................P.256
Rear side marker lights .....................................................P.269
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■Instrument panel
Audio system*1
Emergency flasher switch .................................................P.546
Power switch ......................................................................P.251
Starting the hybrid system/changi ng the modes ..................P.251
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ..................................P.547
When the hybrid system will not start ..................................P.584
Warning messages ..............................................................P.566
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.275
Usage...................................................................................P.275
Adding washer fluid ..............................................................P.510
Warning messages ..............................................................P.566
Meters .................................................................................P.155
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light .....................................................................................P.155, 160
Warning lights/indicator lights ..............................................P.150
When the warning lights come on ........................................P.555
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Multi-information display ..................................................P.161
Display .................................................................................P.161
Energy monitor.....................................................................P.173
When the warning messages are displayed ........................P.566
Turn signal lever ................................................................P.262
Headlight switch ................................................................P.269
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/dayti me running lights ............................P.269
Hood lock releas e lever .............................................. .......P.501
Tilt and telescopic steering rele ase lever ........................P.215
Driver monitor
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Shift lever............................................................................P.256
Changing the shift position...................................................P.257
Precautions against towing ..................................................P.550
Air conditioning system ............. .......................................P.434
Usage...................................................................................P.434
Rear window defogger .........................................................P.436
Seat heaters
*2......................................................................P.443
Seat ventilators
*2..................................................................P.444
*1: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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