2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V charging

486 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
CAUTION
■After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
 P. 387
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans, etc.
■ Exclusive jump starting terminal
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-volt
battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.

502 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
12-volt battery
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)Open voltage
at 68  F (20 C):
Charging rates 4.2 A max.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 444
Open door ........................... 450
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 446
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 448
Brake system................ 444, 447
Charging system .... .............. 445
Cruise control ....................... 448
Electric power steering
system................................ 446
High coolant temperature ..... 445
Hybrid system....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat........ 449
LED headlights ..................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ....... 445
Low fuel level........................ 451
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 449
Low tire pressure .................. 451
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 446
Open door ............................ 450
Parking lock system ............. 447
P position request... .............. 449
Pre-collision system ............. 447
Radar cruise control. ............ 448
Seat belt warning light .......... 451
Slip indicator ......................... 447
Smart key system ... .............. 459
SRS airbags ......................... 446
Tire pressure warning light ... 451 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............448
Washer
Checking ...............................382
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............348
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................496
Wheels ......................................402
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............408
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Warning lights
or or
P. 444P. 446
P. 445P. 446
P. 445
or
P. 445P. 446
P. 445P. 446
Brake system warning
light (red indicatorFMalfunction indicator
lamp
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light