2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN service indicator

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Safety Connect∗
∗: If equipped
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and security features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Toyota’s designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select,
telematics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to time, a current
copy of which is available at Toyota.com. All use of the Safety Con-
nect service is subject to such then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.
■System components
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
Microphone

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth® technology will not be possible
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models.
Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the
telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection avail-
ability, and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive emergency service support. Enroll-
ment and Telematics Subscription Service Agreement required. A variety
of subscription terms is available; charges vary by subscription term
selected.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Location, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alask a, and in Canada. No Safety Connect
services will function outside of the United States in countries other than
Canada.
●Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecom-
munications Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English and Spanish.
Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
Yo u m a y b e u n a b l e t o c o n t a c t t h e r e s p o n s e c e n t e r i f t h e n e t w o r k i s b u s y.
■Safety Connect backup battery depletion
An exclusive backup battery is built in to assist the Automatic Collision Noti-
fication, which is activated when impact above a certain level is applied to
the vehicle, or when the airbags operate. This battery is a primary battery,
and cannot be charged. The red LED indicator will flash to indicate that the
battery should be replaced.
The backup battery will need to be replaced if the Automatic Collision Notifi-
cation operates for 60 seconds or more. For replacement, consult your Toy-
ota dealer.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Safety Connect LED light Indicators
When the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indi-
cator light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
●Green indicator light on = Active service
●Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
●Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunc-
tion (contact your Toyota dealer)
●No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
Safety Connect services
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision,
the system is designed to automatically call the response center.
The responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts
to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest
emergency services provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the location.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of the emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y n o t p a s s t h e I /
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y n o t pa s s t h e I / M t e s t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g s i t u a -
tions:
●When the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a tempo-
rary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after
several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■When performing an emergency repair
●A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.
●The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
●Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction
may occur.
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle
use. Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.
●If gasoline splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate.
Ta k e c a r e n o t t o a l l o w g a s o l i n e t o c o n t a c t i t .
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
●Store the re pa ir kit in the lugg age compartment ou t of reach of chil-
dren.
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such
as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
■To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e t i r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g v a l v e s a n d t r a n s m i t -
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 4 7 7 )

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e c o n t a i n i n g m e t h a n o l .
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e t h a t c o n t a i n s M M T. I f f u e l
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●Yo u m a y o c c a s i o n a l l y n o t i c e l i g h t k n o c k i n g f o r a s h o r t t i m e w h i l e a c c e l e r -
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system
installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................158
How to wear your
seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts ..........335
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity.......................348
Seats
Adjustment ...................146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters..........................397
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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