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5
When trouble arises
557
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 3 times (Flashes)The driver’s 
door is opened 
and closed 
while the elec-
tronic key is out-
side the 
detection range 
and the 
“POWER” 
switch is in 
ACCESSORY 
or ON mode 
with the shift 
position in P. Turn the 
“POWER” 
switch to 
OFF or 
confirm 
the loca-
tion of the 
electronic 
key.
Contin-
uous 
(Flashes)The driver’s 
door has been 
opened with the 
shift position in 
a position other 
than P and with-
out first turning 
the “POWER” 
switch is OFF.
Shift the 
shift posi-
tion to P. 
         
        
        
     
        
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560 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Contin-
uous Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately) (Flashes) The driver’s 
door is opened 
and closed 
while the elec-
tronic key is out-
side the 
detection range 
and the 
“POWER” 
switch is in 
ACCESSORY 
or ON mode 
with the shift 
position not in P.
• Shift the 
shift posi-
tion to P.
• Confirm  the loca-
tion of the 
electronic 
key.
Once 
(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
The electronic 
key battery is 
low. Replace 
the bat-
tery. 
(
P. 493)
Once 
(Flashes)An open door 
has been 
closed and the 
“POWER” 
switch has been 
turned twice to 
the ACCES-
SORY mode 
from OFF. Press the 
“POWER” 
switch 
while 
applying 
the 
brakes. 
         
        
        
     
        
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644 6-2. Customization
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
ItemFunctionDefault set-tingCustom-ized
setting
Meter and 
instrument 
panel
( P. 257) Sensor sensitiv-
ity for darkening 
the brightness of 
the meter, navi-
gation system 
and instrument 
panel depend-
ing on the out-
side brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for returning 
the brightness of 
the meter, navi-
gation system 
and instrument 
panel to the orig-
inal level 
depending on 
the outside 
brightness 0 -2 to +2 – – O
Automatic 
air 
conditioning 
system 
( P. 358) Enable/disable 
automatic 
operation of the 
air conditioning 
compressor 
when the 
“AUTO” switch 
ON
ON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling 
operation mini-
mized in Eco 
drive mode ON OFF – – O 
         
        
        
     
        
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671
Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Daytime running light 
system ................................... 295
Deck board............................... 403
Defogger
Rear window......................... 375
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Dimensions .............................. 610
Dinghy towing ......................... 355
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 312
Multi-information ................... 266
Warning messages............... 546
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 439
Door lock Back door ............................. 140
Side doors ............................ 134
Smart key system ... .............. 108
Wireless remote control........ 132
Doors Back door ............................. 140
Door glasses ........................ 171
Door lock .............. 108, 132, 134
Rear door child-protector...... 135
Side doors ............................ 134
Driver’s seat belt reminder  light ........................................ 537
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 226
Correct posture..................... 182
Procedures ........................... 224
Winter driving tips ................. 349 Eco drive mode switch ............247
Electric power steering ...........328
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................591
Replacing battery ..................493
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................533
If a warning light turns on ......533
If the electronic key does not  operate properly..................591
If the hybrid system will not  start .....................................588
If the 12-volt battery is 
discharged ..........................594
If you have a flat tire  .............566
If you lose your keys .............590
If you think something is  wrong ..................................532
If your vehicle becomes  stuck ...................................605
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an 
emergency ..........................607
If your vehicle needs to be  towed ..................................525
If your vehicle overheats .......600
Emergency flashers  Switch....................................524DE 
         
        
        
     
        
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677
Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Switch
Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............ 308
Driving mode selectswitch ................................. 247
Eco drive mode switch ......... 247
Emergency flasher switch .... 524
EV/HV mode selection  switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 298
Fuel filler door opener  switch ................................. 174
Hazard light switch ............... 524
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 307
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Light switches ....................... 292
Power door lock switch......... 134
“POWER” switch .................. 238
Power window switch ........... 171
Pre-collision braking off  switch ................................. 336
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch .............. 171
Wipers and washer switch.... 300 Tail lights
Switch....................................292
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ...............179
Tire inflation pressure .............486
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................627
Tire identification number ......626
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading ...............................629
Tires Chains ...................................351
Checking ...............................476
If you have a flat tire ..............566
Inflation pressure...................486
Inflation pressure sensor .......477
Information ............................625
Replacing ..............................448
Rotating tires .........................476
Size .......................................619
Snow tires .............................349
Tire pressure warning 
system ........................476, 538
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