2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS power steering

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537 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.

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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

565 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system .................................... 263
Deck board ............................... 377
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 341
Side mirrors........................... 341
Dimensions .............................. 540
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 280
Head-up display .................... 253
Trip information ..................... 241
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 393
Door lock
Back door ................................ 97
Side doors ............................... 94
Smart entry & start system...... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 92
Door pockets ............................ 360
Doors
Back door ................................ 97
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock ..................... 64, 92, 94
Rear door child-protector ........ 95
Side doors ............................... 94
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 477
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 203
Correct posture ..................... 156
Procedures............................ 202
Winter driving tips ................. 319Eco drive mode switch............ 226
Electric power steering ........... 298
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
Replacing battery .................. 430
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 469
If a warning light turns on...... 469
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 516
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 522
If you have a flat tire .... 482, 494
If you lose your keys ............. 518
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 468
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 536
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 461
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 460
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 494DE
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

570 Alphabetical index
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Service reminder
indicators .............................. 248
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 224
Side airbags ............................. 158
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 133
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ..................... 67
Entry functions ........................ 64
Starting the hybrid system .... 214
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 550
Storage location .................... 482
Spark plug ................................ 547
Specifications .......................... 540
Speedometer ............................ 236
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 130
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 351
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 369
Rear doors ............................ 373Switch
Audio remote control
switches
*
Cruise control switch............. 275
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 226
Eco drive mode switch .......... 226
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
EV drive mode switch ........... 221
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Hazard light switch................ 460
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 274
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Light switches ....................... 261
Panoramic roof shades
switch ................................. 369
Power door lock switch ........... 94
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Power window switch............ 135
Pre-crash braking off
switch ................................. 308
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch............... 135
Wipers and washer
switch ................................. 268

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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 363
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 541
Vehicle stability control .......... 298
VSC ........................................... 298
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 469
Open door ............................ 476
Seat belt reminder................. 477Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 471
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 474
Brake system ................ 469, 472
Charging system ................... 470
Cruise control........................ 474
Electric power steering
system ................................ 471
High coolant temperature ..... 470
Hybrid battery indicator
light ..................................... 473
Hybrid system ....................... 470
Hybrid system overheat ........ 475
LED headlights ..................... 474
Low engine oil pressure ........ 470
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 471
Open door ............................. 476
Parking lock system .............. 473
P position request ................. 475
Pre-crash safety system ....... 472
Radar cruise control.............. 474
Seat belt warning light .......... 477
Slip indicator ......................... 472
Smart entry & start system ... 479
SRS airbags.......................... 471
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575 What to do if...
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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 469If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds
Warning lights
P. 469P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 472
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightABS warning light
High coolant
temperature warning
lightElectric power steering
system warning light
Hybrid system warning
lightPre-crash safety system
warning light*1
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp