2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS parking brake

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525 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is
off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. (P. 415)
If the 12-volt battery is depleted with the shift position in P, it will not be
possible to shift the shift position other than P. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front
wheels are locked by the parking lock. (P. 461)
When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system, depress
the brake pedal, and confirm that it is possible to shift into each shift posi-
tion.
Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even
when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the
12-volt battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start.
(The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is oper-
ating.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop
the hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake
and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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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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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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”.

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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
U
V
W

576 What to do if...
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P. 472P. 475
P. 472P. 475
P. 473P. 476
P. 473
P. 473
P. 476
P. 474
P. 476
P. 474
P. 477
P. 474
P. 474P. 477
P. 479
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Slip indicator lightP position request
indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery)
warning light
Parking lock system
warning light
Hybrid battery indicator
light
Parking lock system warning
message
Open door warning light
LED headlight warning
light
Low fuel level warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Cruise control indicator
light*2
Radar cruise control
indicator light*2
Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
light
Smart entry & start
system
warning light