2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS warning

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479 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.
Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the electronic
key present.
The “POWER”
switch has been
pressed while the
electronic key
was not detected
inside the vehicle.
Confirm the location
of the electronic key.
(P. 67, 74)
If the warning light
does not extinguish
even though the elec-
tronic key is within
operating range,
touch the electronic
key to the “POWER”
switch while depress-
ing the brake pedal
(P. 520)
Transmission
between the elec-
tronic key and the
vehicle is being
blocked, or the bat-
tery in the electronic
key has been
depleted.

480 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Driving has been
started without the
correct electronic
key inside the
vehicle.
Confirm the location
of the electronic key.
Once3 times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the “POWER”
switch was in a
mode other than
off.
Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle.
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the shift position P
was selected
without turning off
the “POWER”
switch.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off or bring the
electronic key back
into the vehicle.

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481 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightDetailsCorrection
procedure
Contin-
uous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “POWER”
switch off.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
“POWER” switch.
• Shift the shift position
to P.
• Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle.

514 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.
Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connect-
ing the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air-
bag from operating properly.
Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.
If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa
(1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
The high coolant temperature warning light (P. 470) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
The hybrid system overheat warning light (P. 475) comes on.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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531 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)If the hybrid system overheat warning light comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

532 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F”
“L”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the instrument cluster.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not turn off:
Stop the hybrid system and contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not come on:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

560 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-
ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
(P. 229)Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into RBeeps
repeatedlyBeeps
once––O
Seat belt
reminder
(P. 477)Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder buzzerON OFF – – O