2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS brake

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift position cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the “POWER”
switch for 3 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
briefly for 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more, or
press briefly for 3 times or more
STEP 5

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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate
as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.

549 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20.0 kgf,
44.1 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.5 lbf).
Steering
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
75 mm (2.95 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles
79 mm (3.11 in.)
Pedal free play 1.0  6.0 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
IPAIntelligent Parking Assist
LEDLight Emitting Diode
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Crash Safety System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
ABS ........................................... 298
Air conditioning filter .............. 427
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 339
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 161
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 165
Airbag warning light .............. 471
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 165
General airbag precautions... 165
Knee airbag........................... 158
Locations of airbags .............. 158
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 170
Proper driving posture........... 156
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Side airbag precautions ........ 165
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 162
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 165
SRS airbags .......................... 158Antenna .................................... 385
Anti-lock brake system ........... 298
Assist grips .............................. 374
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*......................... 342
Audio/video system
*.............. 342
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 427
Air conditioning system ......... 326
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches...... 339
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 265
Automatic light control
system .................................... 261
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 358, 378
Back door
Back door................................ 97
Smart entry & start system ..... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 92
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Wattage ................................ 551
Battery
Checking ............................... 413
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 319
A
B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders........................... 357
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 549
Parking brake ........................ 234
Brake assist.............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................. 203
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control ................................. 239
Camera
*
Care
Exterior.................................. 382
Interior ................................... 387
Seat belts .............................. 388
Cargo hooks ............................. 377
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 321
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 173
Baby seats, installation ......... 185
Child seats, definition ............ 173
Child seats,
installation........................... 185
Installing child restraint system
with ISOFIX rigid
anchors ............................... 191
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 185
Installing child restraint system
with top strap ...................... 193
Junior seats, definition .......... 173
Junior seats,
installation........................... 185Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 165
Back door precautions ............ 99
Child restraint system ........... 173
Child-protectors ...................... 95
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 126
Installing
child restraints .................... 184
Panoramic roof
precautions ......................... 371
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 138
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 432
Seat belt precautions ............ 127
Seat heater precautions........ 368
12-volt battery precautions ... 416
Child-protectors......................... 95
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 382
Interior................................... 387
Seat belts .............................. 388
Clock ......................................... 364
Condenser ................................ 410
Console box ............................. 354
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 528
Hybrid system overheating ... 528
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 280
Cup holders.............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............. 158
Customizable features ............ 554
C

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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 216
Compartment ........................ 403
Hood ..................................... 397
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 214
Identification number............. 541
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 516
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Overheating .......................... 528
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
EPS............................................ 298
EV drive mode switch.............. 221Floor mats ................................ 375
Fluid
Brake .................................... 549
Washer ................................. 411
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Foot lights ................................ 347
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 477
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 261
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 103
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 542
Fuel gauge ............................ 236
Information ............................ 552
Refueling............................... 139
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 139
Fuel filler door.......................... 139
Fuses ........................................ 433F

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Panoramic roof
Sun shade ............................. 369
Washing precautions ............ 386
Parking brake ........................... 234
PCS ........................................... 307
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 349
Wattage................................. 551
Pollen removal mode............... 333
Power outlets ........................... 365
“POWER” switch ..................... 214
Power windows ........................ 135
Pre-crash safety system ......... 307
Radar cruise control
system .................................... 280
Radiator .................................... 410
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear sunshade ......................... 373
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Rear view mirror .............. 131, 133
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers ... 341
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 272
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 430
Fuses .................................... 433
Light bulbs............................. 445
Tires ...................................... 482
Roof shades ............................. 369Seat belt reminder light........... 477
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .......... 123
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 184
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 388
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 125
How to wear your seat belt ... 120
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 126
Pre-crash seat belts .............. 307
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use............ 125
Reminder light....................... 477
Seat belt hangers.................. 110
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 124
Seat heaters ............................. 367
Seats
Adjustment ........... 103, 107, 113
Adjustment
precautions ......... 105, 110, 115
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 184
Cleaning................................ 387
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Folding down the
seatbacks .................... 108,113
Head restraint ....................... 117
Properly sitting in the seat .... 156
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Second seats
Adjustment ............................ 107
Folding down ........................ 108
P
R
S
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.