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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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3. Basic operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47866U_(U)
How to operate unlocking and locking the doors
■Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if
equipped with entry function)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*:The door unlock settings can be
changed. (Refer to “Owner’s
Manual”.)
To u c h t h e l o c k s e n s o r ( t h e
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.
Check to see that all the side
doors and back door are securely
locked.
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3. Basic operation
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■Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back
doors)
Press the unlock button to
unlock all the doors.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Press the lock button to lock all
the doors.
Check to see that all the side
doors and back door are securely
locked.
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Window lock switch P. 175
Power window switches P. 175
Door lock switch P. 138
Inside lock button P. 138
Pictorial indexInterior
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 262
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 309
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 173
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 178
MPH or km/h button P. 261
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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the charging inlet.
The charging inlet may be damaged.
■After charging
●After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging inlet, make
sure to close the charging port lid.
If the charging port lid is left open, water or foreign objects may enter the
charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
(The charging port lid does not have a lock. Take care not to press and
open the door accidentally.)
●After removing the plug from the outlet, keep it in a safe place free from
moisture and dust.
The charging cable or plug may be damaged if the cable is stepped on or
ridden over by the vehicle.
■Using private power generators
Do not use private power generators as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsafe.
■Usable temperature range
●Do not charge if the outside temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or below, as it is
likely that charging will take longer, and equipment related to charging will
be damaged.
●Do not leave the vehicle or the charging cable in areas where the outside
temperature is lower than -40 °F (-40 °C). The vehicle or charging cable
will probably be damaged.
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entr y function)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors (→P. 1 1 3 )
Unlocks and locks the back door (→P. 1 1 4 )
Sta rts an d stops the hybrid system (→P. 2 4 0 )
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Unlocking and locking the doors
Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if
equipped with entry function)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*:The door unlock settings can be
changed. (→P. 1 2 1 )
To u c h t h e l o c k s e n s o r ( t h e
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.
Check to see that all the side
doors and back door are securely
locked.