2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV fuel

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .......................... 67
Plug-in Hybrid Applications........................ 70
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 73
Power sources that can be used ................................... 77
How to charge ...................... 80
When normal charging cannot be carried out ......... 98
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 103
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 105 1-4. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 108
Smart key system (without entry function) ..... 126
Wireless remote control ...... 132
Side doors .......................... 134
Back door ........................... 140
1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 146
Rear seats .......................... 149
Head restraints ................... 152
Seat belts............................ 156
Steering wheel .................... 165
Inside rear view mirror ........ 166
Outside rear view mirrors ... 169
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 171
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 174
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 179
Theft prevention labels (for the U.S.A.) ................. 181
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 610
Fuel information ................. 621
Tire information .................. 625
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 639
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 647
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 650
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 653 Abbreviation list ............... 666
Alphabetical index ............ 668
What to do if... .................. 680
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Fuel filler door P. 174
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 298
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 292, 295
P. 292
P. 292
Hood P. 442
Windshield wipers P. 300Outside rear view mirrors
P.169
Front turn signal lights P. 254
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 295

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Instrument panel light control dial P. 260
Headlight cleaner switch P. 307
Hood lock release lever P. 442
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 169
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 174
MPH or km/h button P. 259

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time 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 illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunct\
ion.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
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 products. Mod-
ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may
not be covered under warranty.

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

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1-2. ChargingCharging equipment........... 73
Power sources that can be used ................................. 77
How to charge .................... 80
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 98
Inspecting the charging cable .............................. 103
1-3. Key information Keys ................................. 105
1-4. Opening, closing and
locking
the

doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ....... 108
Smart key system (without entry
function) ......................... 126
Wireless remote control ... 132
Side doors ........................ 134
Back door ......................... 140 1-5. Adjustable components
(seats,

mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 146
Rear seats........................ 149
Head restraints................. 152
Seat belts ......................... 156
Steering wheel ................. 165
Inside rear view mirror ..... 166
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 169
1-6. Opening and closing
the
win

dows
Power windows ................ 171
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 174
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 179
Theft prevention labels (for the U.S.A.) ............... 181
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 182
SRS airbags ..................... 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 198
Child restraint systems..... 204
Installing child restraints... 209

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■When in HV mode
The vehicle can be used in the same way as a standard hybrid
vehicle.
In HV mode, controls are primarily carried out as follows in
accordance with the driving conditions.
●The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped.
● During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle.
● During normal driving, the gasoline engine and electric motor
(traction motor) are controlled effectively, and the vehicle is
driven with optimum fuel efficienc y. Also, when necessary, the
electric motor (traction motor) operates as an electrical gener-
ator to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine an d the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to accelerate.
■ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction mo tor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
The EV driving range can be extended by actively using this
regenerative braking to store el ectricity in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption is also reduced when in HV
mode, the regenerative braking sy stem can be used effectively.