2015 TOYOTA PRIUS Caution light

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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 pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●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 syste m 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 pr essure for those tires.)

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As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire ma intenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

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Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the 12-volt battery.
■ 12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following
precautions when handling the 12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with
skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
ABS ........................................... 301
Active head restraint ............... 101
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 145
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 150
Airbag warning light............... 505
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 150
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
General airbag precautions ... 150
Knee airbag ........................... 141
Locations of airbags .............. 141
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 155
Proper driving posture ........... 139
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Side airbag precautions ........ 150
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 145
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 150
SRS airbags .......................... 141
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 615 Antenna .................................... 406
Anti-lock brake system ........... 301
Armrest ..................................... 377
Assist grips .............................. 378
Audio input
*............................. 358
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning system ......... 332
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 258
Automatic light control
system .................................... 253
AUX port
*................................. 358
Auxiliary box .................... 369, 383
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............96
Child restraint system............ 162
Child-protectors .......................89
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 125
Power window precautions ... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 117
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater precautions ........ 376
12-volt battery precautions .... 443
Child-protectors .........................89
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 435
Console box ............................. 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 561
Hybrid system overheating.... 561
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Cup holders .............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............. 141
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Deck board ............................... 381
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 352
Side mirrors........................... 352
Dimensions .............................. 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 329
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Multi-information ................... 226
Warning messages ............... 517
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door lock Back door ................................ 94
Side doors ............................... 88
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 86
Doors Back door ................................ 94
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 63, 86, 88
Rear door child-protector ........ 89
Side doors ............................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 139
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 323D

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Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 464
Fuses.................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 478
Tires ..................................... 537
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 612
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required ................................. 412
Safety Connect ........................ 395
Seat belt reminder light .......... 508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 111
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 112
Child restraint system installation .......................... 167
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................... 408
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 112
How to wear your
seat belt ............................. 110
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 112
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 308
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 114
Reminder light ...................... 508
Seat belt extenders .............. 113
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 111
Seat heaters ............................. 375
Seating capacity ...................... 322 Seats
Adjustment ................... 100, 103
Adjustment precautions .................102, 105
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167
Cleaning ................................407
Folding down the seatbacks............................104
Head restraint........................106
Properly sitting in the seat .....139
Seat heaters ..........................375
Service reminder indicators ..............................222
Shift lever
Transmission .........................205
Side airbags..............................141
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................253
Wattage .................................582
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 123
Smart key system Antenna location .....................66
Entry functions ........................63
Starting the hybr id system.....195
Solar Ventilation System .........345
SOS button ...............................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................581
Storage location ....................537
Spark plug ................................578
Specifications...........................572
Speedometer ............................217
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.