2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN lock

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2-1. Driving procedures
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■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(→P. 1 6 9 )
To s o u n d t h e h o r n , p r e s s o n o r
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
●Energy monitor (→P. 5 2 )
●Hybrid System Indicator (→P. 2 7 0 )
●EV driving ratio indicator (→P. 2 7 3 )
●5-minute/1-minute fuel consumption (→P. 6 1 )
●Monthly fuel consumption record (→P. 6 4 )
●Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty (→P. 2 7 5 )
●Clock (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Calendar (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) (→P. 3 1 4 )
●Warning messages (→P. 5 4 8 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Clock
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
Setting up the displays
Press the “DISP” button until the
“SETTINGS” screen appears.
Calendar will be displayed.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold the “DISP” button
until the screen changes.
The selected item will change each time the “DISP” button is
pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Selecting 12h/24h clock display
Select “CLOCK”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select “12h” or “24h”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to finish setting.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Driving in Eco drive mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to Hybrid
System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being shown.
(→P. 2 7 0 )
■To u c h t r a c e r d i s p l a y ( i f e q u i p p e d )
●The touch tracer display can be set to not display even if the steering
switches are touched.
●Only the circular, rubber-covered switches have a built-in touch sensor.
To u c h i n g a n y o f t h e o t h e r s w i t c h e s w i l l n o t d i s p l a y t h e t o u c h t r a c e r d i s -
play.
■Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times
when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle oper-
ation and driving conditions are the same.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
●Average fuel consumption
●Distance to empty
●Average vehicle speed
●EV driving ratio
●Clock
●Display settings
●Trip meter

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Air conditioning operation may also be
interrupted.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do no use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.