2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN cruise control

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(If equipped)
•Indicates that the pre-collision
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
•This message also appears
when the pre-collision system
is not functional due to over-
heating.
•Check the grille
and the sensor and
clean them if they
are dirty.
•In case of over-
heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set
them to either the
intermittent or the
slow mode.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
The fuel filler door has been
left open.
Tighten the fuel
tank cap and close
the fuel filler door.
The charging port lid is open.Close the charging
port lid.
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning
will not activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........204
Booster seats, installation .....212
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 204
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................212
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........198
Infant seats, definition ...........204
Infant seats, installation.........212
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ...........210
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 212
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............216
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................192
Back door precautions .......... 142
Child restraint system............204
Child-protectors ..................... 135
How to charge ......................... 80
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Installing child restraints ........209
Power window lock switch..... 171
Power window precautions ...173
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............374
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 494
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................164
Seat belt precautions ............160
Seat heater precautions ........ 398
12-volt battery precautions ....474
Child-protectors ....................... 135
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 424
Interior ................................... 428
Seat belts .............................. 429
Clock ......................................... 275
Condenser ................................ 466
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 600
Hybrid system overheating ... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 308
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 312
Cup holders .............................. 388
Curtain shield airbags ............. 184
Customizable features ............ 639

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Daytime running light
system ................................... 295
Deck board............................... 403
Defogger
Rear window......................... 375
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Dimensions .............................. 610
Dinghy towing ......................... 355
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 312
Multi-information ................... 266
Warning messages............... 546
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 439
Door lock
Back door ............................. 140
Side doors ............................ 134
Smart key system ................. 108
Wireless remote control........ 132
Doors
Back door ............................. 140
Door glasses ........................ 171
Door lock .............. 108, 132, 134
Rear door child-protector...... 135
Side doors ............................ 134
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 537
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 226
Correct posture..................... 182
Procedures ........................... 224
Winter driving tips ................. 349
Eco drive mode switch ............247
Electric power steering ...........328
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
Replacing battery ..................493
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................533
If a warning light turns on ......533
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................588
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................594
If you have a flat tire .............566
If you lose your keys .............590
If you think something is
wrong ..................................532
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................605
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................607
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................525
If your vehicle overheats .......600
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................524
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener
Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights
Switch................................... 292
PCS........................................... 335
Personal lights
Switch................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335
Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 308
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 247
Eco drive mode switch ......... 247
Emergency flasher switch .... 524
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 298
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 174
Hazard light switch ............... 524
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 307
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Light switches ....................... 292
Power door lock switch......... 134
“POWER” switch .................. 238
Power window switch ........... 171
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 336
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch .............. 171
Wipers and washer switch.... 300
Tail lights
Switch....................................292
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............179
Theft prevention labels............181
Tire inflation pressure .............486
Tire information
Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................627
Tire identification number ......626
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................629
Tires
Chains ...................................351
Checking ...............................476
If you have a flat tire ..............566
Inflation pressure...................486
Inflation pressure sensor .......477
Information ............................625
Replacing ..............................448
Rotating tires .........................476
Size .......................................619
Snow tires .............................349
Tire pressure warning
system ........................476, 538
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tonneau cover .........................404
Tools .........................................448
Total load capacity...................348
Touch tracer display ................258
Towing
Dinghy towing........................355
Emergency towing.................526
Trailer towing.........................354
TRAC .........................................328
Traction control........................328
Trailer towing ...........................354
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 245
P position switch ...................248
Trip information .......................274
Trip meter .................................257
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch....................................254
Wattage .................................620
USB port*.................................381
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Vanity mirrors...........................393
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................611
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........328
VSC............................................328
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 533
Open door ............................ 537
Seat belt reminder................. 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 535
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 536
Brake system ................ 533, 536
Charging system ................... 534
Cruise control ........................ 536
Electric power steering
system ................................ 535
High coolant temperature...... 534
Hybrid system ....................... 535
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Low tire pressure .................. 538
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Open door ............................. 537
Pre-collision system .............. 536
Radar cruise control. ............. 536
Seat belt warning light........... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 536
SRS airbags .......................... 535
Tire pressure warning light.... 538
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Warning lights
P. 5 3 8
or
P. 5 3 5
or
P. 5 3 3P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 6
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*
High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light*