2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID power steering

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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. 647) However, Toyota recommends that the
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 steerin g 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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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
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CCIDCharging Circuit Interrupting Device
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GFCIGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HVHybrid Vehicle
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children

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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 300
Deck board............................... 409
Defogger
Rear window......................... 381
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Dimensions .............................. 618
Dinghy towing ......................... 361
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 317
Multi-information ................... 271
Warning messages............... 550
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 445
Door lock Back door ............................. 144
Side doors ............................ 138
Smart key system ... .............. 113
Wireless remote control........ 136
Doors Back door ............................. 144
Door glasses ........................ 175
Door lock .............. 113, 136, 138
Rear door child-protector...... 139
Side doors ............................ 138
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 541
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 230
Correct posture..................... 185
Procedures ........................... 228
Winter driving tips ................. 355 Eco drive mode switch ............251
Electric power steering ...........333
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................599
Replacing battery ..................497
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................537
If a warning light turns on ......537
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................599
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................596
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................601
If you have a flat tire .............574
If you lose your keys .............598
If you think something is wrong ..................................536
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................529
If your vehicle overheats .......607
Emergency flashers Switch....................................528DE

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Tonneau cover ......................... 410
Tools ......................................... 454
Total load capacity................... 354
Touch tracer display ................263
TowingDinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing................. 532
Trailer towing......................... 360
TRAC ......................................... 333
Traction control........................ 333
Trailer towing ........................... 360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ................... 252
Trip information ....................... 279
Trip meter ................................. 278
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch.................................... 259
Wattage ................................. 628
USB port
*................................. 387
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 399
Wattage ................................. 628
Vanity mirrors........................... 399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control........... 333
VSC............................................ 333 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system .... ............... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542U
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What to do if...
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■
Warning lights
P. 542
or
P. 539
or
P. 537P. 539
P. 538P. 540
P. 538P. 540
P. 540
or
P. 539P. 540
P. 539P. 540
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicatorF
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning lightPre-collision system
warning light
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High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light
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