2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN steering wheel

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5-1. Essential information
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CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
●If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 3 ) H o w e v e r , To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire by using emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
●The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 60 minutes.
●Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling
the repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part
connecting the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
●Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than
the one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS
airbag is located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent
the SRS airbag from operating properly.
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when
turning and cornering.
●If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the
steering wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
•Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi (130
kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier
to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Brakes
*1:Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,
20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2:Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
Steering
Tires and wheels
Pedal clearance*13.03 in. (77 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 ⎯ 11 c l i c k s
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP195/65R15 89S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 15 × 6J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
ABS ...........................................330
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ......371
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 195
Airbag warning light............... 537
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................195
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........201
General airbag precautions ...195
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags ..............187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................200
Proper driving posture ...........185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 195
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................195
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 657
Antenna .................................... 429
Anti-lock brake system ........... 330
Armrest ..................................... 401
Assist grips .............................. 402
Audio input*............................. 383
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 360
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 360
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 371
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 299
Automatic light control
system .................................... 294
AUX port*................................. 383
Auxiliary box .................... 393, 405
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Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect .........................417
Seat belt reminder light ...........539
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ...........161
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system
installation ...........................212
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................431
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................162
How to wear your
seat belt ..............................160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................163
Pre-collision seat belts ..........337
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............165
Reminder light ....................... 539
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners...........655
Seat belt pretensioners .........161
Seat heaters..............................399
Seating capacity.......................350
Seats
Adjustment ...................150, 153
Adjustment
precautions .................152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............212
Cleaning ................................430
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 154
Head restraint........................156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters..........................399
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 264
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 247
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 294
Wattage................................. 624
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 115, 131
Entry functions ...................... 112
Starting the hybrid system .... 240
SOS button ............................... 417
Spark plug ................................ 621
Specifications .......................... 614
Speedometer ............................ 259
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 387
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 608
Sun visors ................................ 394
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