2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS warning light

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 202
Power (ignition) switch ........ 214
EV drive mode .................... 221
Hybrid transmission ............ 224
Turn signal lever ................. 233
Parking brake...................... 234
Horn .................................... 235
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 236
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 248
Head-up display .................. 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 261
Fog light switch ................... 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2742-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 280
Driving assist systems........ 298
Hill-start assist control ........ 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 316
Winter driving tips............... 319
Trailer towing...................... 323
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 382
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 387
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 390
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 393
Hood ................................... 397
Positioning a floor jack ........ 400
Engine compartment........... 403
12-volt battery ..................... 413
Tires .................................... 419
Tire inflation pressure ......... 422
Wheels ................................ 425
Air conditioning filter ........... 427
Electronic key battery ......... 430
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 433
Light bulbs .......................... 4455-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 460
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 461
If you think something
is wrong............................ 468
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds.................. 469
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ......................... 482
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
a spare tire) ...................... 494
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 516
If you lose your keys .......... 518
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 519
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 522
If your vehicle overheats .... 528
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 534
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 536
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light (P. 476) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 7 L [1.8 gal.,
1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.
Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emissions according to regulation
ECE100 (Battery electric vehicle safety).

71 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light
comes on. (P. 479)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 secondsAn attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again An attempt was made to
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door by pulling
the outside door handle
with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again

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CAUTION
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (P. 123)

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SRS airbag system components
Front impact sensors
Front passenger airbag
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limitersSide airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Driver’s knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Airbag manual on-off switch

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 202
Power (ignition) switch...... 214
EV drive mode .................. 221
Hybrid transmission .......... 224
Turn signal lever ............... 233
Parking brake ................... 234
Horn .................................. 2352-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 236
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 248
Head-up display ................ 253
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 261
Fog light switch ................. 266
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 268
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 272
Headlight cleaner switch ... 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 280
Driving assist systems ...... 298
Hill-start assist control....... 304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .......................... 307
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 316
Winter driving tips ............. 319
Trailer towing .................... 323

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CAUTION
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or
fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in
a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.
When braking
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake
system warning light (red indicator) comes on while driving, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.