2012 TOYOTA PRIUS display

514 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped) Indicates that the LKA is not
currently functional. Restart the LKA.
In case of over-
heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
Alerts the driver that the vehi-
cle is out of the lanes (while
the LKA system is operating). A buzzer also sounds. The
lane markings and/or the
steering wheel marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear on the
head-up display (the image
flashes). Check around the
vehicle and back to
inside of the lane
markings.
The hybrid system has over-
heated. A buzzer also sounds.
This message may be dis-
played when driving under
severe operating conditions.
(For example, when driving
up a long steep hill.) Stop and check.
(
P. 549)
(Flashes) The hybrid battery (traction
battery) is low.
A buzzer also sounds. When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift
the shift position to
P. The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) cannot be
charged with the
shift position in N.

5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes) The electronic
key has been
taken outside
the vehicle and
the doors have
been locked
without first
turning the
“POWER”
switch to OFF.
(vehicles with
entry function)
Turn the
“POWER”
switch to
OFF and
lock the
doors
again.

5
When trouble arises
521
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Contin-
uous Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes) An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the
detection range
and the
“POWER”
switch is in
ACCESSORY
or ON mode
with the shift
position not in P.
• Shift the
shift posi-
tion to P.
• Confirm the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
Once 
(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
The electronic
key battery is
low. Replace
the bat-
tery.
(
P. 454)
Once 
(Flashes)An open door
has been
closed and the
“POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF. Press the
“POWER”
switch
while
applying
the
brakes.

522 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 
(Flashes)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 541
 Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery.
NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
●The high coolant temperature warn ing light flashes or comes on:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” disappears and
then stop the hybrid system.
If the warning light does not turn off, call your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

590
6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizable featuresVehicles with a Display Audio system: Settings that can be
changed using the Display Audio system
(For further information on customizing settings using the “Display
Audio”, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.)
Vehicles with a navigation syst em: Settings that can be changed
using the navi gation system
(For further information on cust omizing settings using the naviga-
tion system, refer to the “Navig ation System Owner’s Manual”.)
Settings that can be chan ged by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to suit your prefer ences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your
Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

596 6-2. Customization
Multi-information display (P. 223)
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-ized
setting
Remote Air
Condition-
ing System
( P. 342) Operation using
the
“A/C” button on
the wireless
remote control
Push and
hold for 0.8 seconds Push once
––O
Push twice
Push and
hold for 2.4 seconds
OFF
Stopping the
operation using
the “A/C” button
on the wireless
remote control Push twicePush once
––O
Push and
hold for 0.8 seconds
Push and
hold for 2.4 seconds
OFF
Reverse
warning
buzzer
( P. 207) Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly Beeps
once ––O
Seat belt
reminder
( P. 500) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
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