2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID warning

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 228
Power (ignition) switch ..... 242
Hybrid transmission ......... 249
Turn signal lever .............. 259
Parking brake ................... 260
Horn ................................. 261
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 262
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 267
Multi-information display............................ 271
Head-up display ............... 290 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 297
Fog light switch ................ 303
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 305
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 309
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 312
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 313
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 317
Driving assist systems ..... 333
Hill-start assist control ...... 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 340
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 349
Vehicle load limits ............ 354
Winter driving tips ............ 355
Trailer towing ................... 360
Dinghy towing .................. 361

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Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.
■ Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the “POWER”
switch with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to
change to P automatically, and then the “POWER” switch will turn off.
■ If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. ( P. 601)
■ About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.

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■When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
● When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■ After charging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 478
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 647)

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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
■ Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the “P LOCK MALFUNCTION” warning message appears on the
multi-information display. ( P. 552)
● When the shift position indicator remains off.
■ Notes regarding shift lever an d P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for approximately 20 seconds before attempting to change the shift position
again.

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Parking brake
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 537
■ Usage in winter time
P. 355
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake
pedal with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
U.S.A. Canada

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 607)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 259)Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 273)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 297)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 251)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 297)Power mode indicator
(P. 251)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 300)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 313, 325)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 303)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 317)
Security indicator
(P. 183)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 313, 317)
“READY” indicator
(P. 242)Slip indicator
(P. 334, 338)
EV indicator ( P. 273)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 341)
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 35)Charging timer indicator
(P. 91)
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