2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN brake

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1. Charging operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
■Confirm the following before charging
●The parking brake is applied.
●Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
■How to charge
Prepare the charging cable.
Insert the charging cable into the
outlet of the external power
source.
Make sure to hold the body of the
plug and insert it firmly into the
outlet.
Check that the power indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated.
In order to lessen the load on the
outlet and plug, hang the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) on a hook etc. while the
plug is inserted.
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PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
3. Basic operation
How to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a door
is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.

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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
How to operate the power (ignition) switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the charging cable is disconnected.
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indica-
tor does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the
shift position to P when starting the hybrid system.
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be started
from any “POWER” switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light
and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the
engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically
in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
■Stopping the hybrid system
St op the ve hicle completely.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift position to P.
Check that the shift position indi-
cator shows P.
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system will stop.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on
the “POWER” switch is off.
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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
■Changing “POWER” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with the
brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.

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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
Shift lever operation
■Starting procedure
When the “READY” indicator
comes on, shift the shift position
to D or R and release it with the
brake pedal depressed. The D or
R position is selected and the
lever returns to its home position.
Confirm which position is
selected with the shift position
indicator in the instrument clus-
ter.
Release the parking brake and
your foot from the brake pedal
gradually, and then start the
vehicle by depressing the accel-
erator pedal gently.
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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
■Stopping procedure
Stop the vehicle completely by
depressing the brake pedal and
then apply the parking brake.
Shift the shift position to P.
Check that the shift position indi-
cator on the instrument cluster is
in P, and release the brake pedal
gently after applying the parking
brake.
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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●Ve h i c l e s p e e d i s a b o v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 5 m p h ( 4 0 k m / h ) .