2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................34
For safety drive ....................36
Seat belts .............................38
SRS airbags.........................46
Airbag manual on-off system ...............................56
Safety information for children ..............................58
Child restraint systems ........59
Installing child restraints ......67
Exhaust gas precautions .....80
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ........81
Hybrid system precautions ........................85
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ..............91
Double locking system .........96
Alarm ...................................97 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators......................... 104
Gauges and meters........... 109
Multi-information display ............................. 118
Head-up display ................ 126
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 131
3-1. Key information Keys .................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 142
Back door .......................... 146
Smart entry & start system............................. 151
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 165
Second seats .................... 169
Third seats ........................ 174
Head restraints .................. 177
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................180
Inside rear view mirror .......182
Outside rear view mirrors .............................184
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ..................186
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle .............190
Cargo and luggage ............198
Trailer towing .....................200
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .......201
EV drive mode ...................206
Hybrid transmission ...........208
Turn signal lever ................213
Parking brake.....................214 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 215
Fog light switch ................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 219
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 224
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 231
Driving mode select switch .............................. 247
Driving assist systems....... 248
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................... 254
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 262
Winter driving tips.............. 265
4Driving

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ...........................278
Seat heaters ......................279
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................280• Front interior light...........281
• Front personal lights ......281
• Rear interior light ...........282 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 283• Glove boxes .................. 284
• Console box .................. 284
• Cup holders/bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 285
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 287
• Card holders ................. 288
Luggage compartment features ........................... 289
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 292 • Sun visors ..................... 292
• Vanity mirrors ................ 292
• Clock ............................. 293
• Power outlet .................. 294
• Assist grips ................... 295
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 296
• Rear sunshades............ 298
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 300
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 305
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 308
5Interior features
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................311
Hood ..................................313
Positioning a floor jack .......315
Engine compartment..........317
12-volt battery ....................327
Tires ...................................331
Tire inflation pressure ........343
Wheels ...............................345
Air conditioning filter ..........347
Wiper rubber replacement .....................349
Electronic key battery ........351
Checking and replacing fuses ................................353
Light bulbs .........................357
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...........368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................369 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 370
If you think something is wrong .............................. 375
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 376
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 388
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 404
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a
spare tire) ........................ 418
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 435
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 439
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 449
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...........452
Fuel information .................463
8-2. Customization Customizable features .......465
8-3. Initialization Item to initialize ..................471
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .....................474
Alphabetical index ......................478
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation and
multimedia system Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the
equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Toyota parking assist monitor• Audio/visual system

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For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used.
Toyota cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories
which are not genuine Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation
involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of non-genuine Toyota spar e parts or accessories may not be
covered under warranty.
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