2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN display

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Charging messages
A message showing the charge results will be displayed if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode after charging has completed
(when the vehicle’s charging indicator has turned off).
If one of the following messages is displayed, follow the correction proce-
dures.
If the message displays again after following the correction procedure,
contact your Toyota dealer.
*:For information about the safety functions, refer to P. 91.
MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
The charging cable has
been connected to the
vehicle while the
“READY” indicator light
was illuminated.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system auto-
matically stopped due to
operation of the safety
functions*.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and perform
charging according to the
procedures on P. 80.
An attempt has been
made to start the hybrid
system while the charg-
ing cable was connected.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system can-
not be started while the
charging cable is con-
nected due to the safety
functions*.
Disconnect the charging
cable and start the hybrid
system.

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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of the
high energy consumption
of electrical compo-
nents, such as the head-
lights.
Switch the electrical
appliance OFF, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 0 .
If the message is still
displayed, the 12-volt
battery may have a low
charge.
In this event, turn the
“POWER” switch OFF
approximately 15 min-
utes after starting the
hybrid system, and
restart charging.
Charging has been
stopped because of
extremely low voltage,
possibly caused by the
plug not being inserted
correctly.
Check that the plug is
inserted correctly, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 0 .
Check that the plug is
not connected to a
power strip and that an
extension cord, multi-
outlet etc. is not being
used.

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When trouble arises
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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of a
problem with the charg-
ing cable.
If the charging cable is
not a genuine Toyota
product, or if you are
charging using a charg-
ing station (other than a
To y o t a d e a l e r ) , t r y c h a r g -
ing with a genuine Toyota
charging cable.
If the message is still
displayed, contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
Charging has stopped
because of the continued
high temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) (in order to pro-
tect the battery).
If the desired charge
level has not been
achieved, restart charg-
ing by following the pro-
cedure on P. 80 after the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) has cooled
down.

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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
St op the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light (→P. 5 3 4 ) c o m e s o n
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” (→P. 5 5 2 ) i s s h o w n o n t h e
multi-information display.
●St eam comes out fro m un der the ho od.
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■If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
St op the ve hicle in a sa fe pla ce.
St op the hybrid system and care fu lly lift the h ood .
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F”
“L”
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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When trouble arises
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Sta rt th e h ybr id system a nd che ck fo r the mu lti-infor ma tion
display.
If the message does not disappear:
St op the hybrid system and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizable features
Ve h i c l e s w i t h a D i s p l a y A u d i o s y s t e m : S e t t i n g s t h a t c a n b e
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”.)
Ve h i c l e s w i t h a n a v i g a t i o n s y s tem: Settings that can be changed
using the navigation system
(For further information on customizing settings using the naviga-
tion system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.)
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
Yo u r v e h i c l e i n c l u d e s a v a r i e t y o f e l e c t r o n i c f e a t u r e s t h a t c a n b e p e r -
sonalized to suit your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your
To y o ta d e a l e r.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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Multi-information display (→P. 2 6 6 )
ItemFunctionDefault set-
ting
Custom-
ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
(→P. 2 5 0 )
Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly
Beeps
once––O
Seat belt
reminder
(→P. 5 3 9 )
Ve h i c l e s p e e d
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
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