2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN charging

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (→P. 2 4 7 ) To i m p r o v e a i r
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■For the shift positions
●When the “POWER” switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
●When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating), the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will
be changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
However, immediately after turning the “POWER” switch to ON mode,
the shift position may not change to N.
●When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed
from P to D, N or R.
●When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to another position even if the shift lever is operated.
Wait until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light,
and then operate the shift lever again.
●The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the
shift lever in any of the following situations, the buzzer will sound and the
shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position will automatically
change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another
position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B
by moving the shift lever.
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another
position by moving the shift lever while the charging cable is connected
to the vehicle.

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When driving
■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
■When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
●When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■After charging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
→P. 4 7 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 3 9 )

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When driving
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
■Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the “P LOCK MALFUNCTION” warning message appears on the
multi-information display. (→P. 5 4 8 )
●When the shift position indicator remains off.
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will temporarily not be
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 2 5 4 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 2 6 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 2 9 2 )
“ECO MODE”
indicator (→P. 2 4 7 )
(Canada)
Ta i l l i g h t i n d i c a t o r
(→P. 2 9 2 )
Power mode indicator
(→P. 2 4 7 )
Headlight high beam
indicator (→P. 2 9 5 )(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 3 0 8 , 3 2 0 )
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 2 9 8 )(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (→P. 3 1 2 )
Security indicator
(→P. 1 7 9 )(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(→P. 3 0 8 , 3 2 0 )
“READY” indicator
(→P. 2 3 8 )
Slip indicator
(→P. 3 2 9 , 3 3 3 )
EV indicator (→P. 2 6 8 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→P. 3 3 6 )
EV drive mode indica-
tor (→P. 3 5 )
Charging timer indicator
(→P. 8 6 )
*1, 2
*1, 3

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When HV Mode
Charge area
Eco area
Power area
Hybrid Eco area
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.
*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various
conditions.
Hybrid System Indicator*1
Charge area:
Shows regenerative charging.
(→P. 3 9 )
Hybrid Eco area:
Shows that gasoline engine
power is not being used very
often.*2
Eco area:
Shows that the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Power area:
Shows that the driving power
is more than the upper limit of
Eco driving (during full power
driving etc.).

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Meaning of each icons
Percentage driven in EV mode
using the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) only
The percentage is shown as a
green bar.
Percentage driven in EV mode
jointly using the gasoline
engine and in HV mode
The percentage is shown as a red
bar.
Fuel consumption amount
Gives an indication of the amount
of fuel that has been consumed
by driving in .
Electricity consumption amount
Gives an indication of the amount
of electricity that has been con-
sumed by driving in .
Fuel amount conserved by
charging
Gives an indication of the amount
of fuel that has been conserved
by driving in .

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Remote Air Conditioning System
The Remote Air Conditioning System uses electrical energy stored
in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and allows the air conditioning
to be operated by remote control.
If the Remote Air Conditioning System is used while the charging
cable is connected to the vehicle, the reduction of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) will be suppressed to allow you to
use electricity from an external power source.
Charging will be conducted automatically after the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System is stopped.
■Before leaving the vehicle
Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.
The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with
the temperature settings of the air conditioning system.
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a
door is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.

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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 1 9
■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Dif-
ferent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
(→P. 5 6 2 )
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning
System, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights,
windshield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt
battery becomes low.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 2 3
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 1 2 3
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 5 )