2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 469
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 319)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake
pedal with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)

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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 130)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the trip information display etc. may differ
depending on the target region.
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator represents the hybrid system power output
and regenerative charging.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.

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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is shown by 8 bars.
Trip information display
Displays fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and
“B” can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Clock
P. 364

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MPH or km/h button (if equipped)
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press and hold the button to
switch the display between MPH
and km/h. For vehicles with
head-up display, the head-up
display also switches.

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Instrument cluster light control
When the tail light is on, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights
can be adjusted. (For vehicles with the automatic light control sys-
tem, the lights can be adjusted when the tail light is on and the sur-
rounding area is dark.)
Ty p e A
The brightness will change by 4
steps each time the button is
pressed.
The reduced brightness can be
canceled by pressing and holding
the button. To turn on this func-
tion, press the button again.
Ty p e B

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Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the “TRIP” button will
reset the trip meter.
Switching the trip information display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.