2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
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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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 185
SRS airbags ........................ 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 202
Child restraint systems........ 208
Installing child restraints...... 213
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 436
General maintenance.......... 439
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 444
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 445
Hood ................................... 448
Positioning a floor jack ........ 451
Replacing the tire ................ 454
Engine compartment ........... 464
12-volt battery ..................... 476
Tires .................................... 481
Tire inflation pressure ......... 490
Wheels ................................ 494
Electronic key battery.......... 497
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 511 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 528
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 529
If you think something is wrong ............................... 536
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 537
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ........... 574
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 596
If you lose your keys........... 598
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 599
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 601
If your vehicle overheats .... 607
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

50 1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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CAUTION
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 529)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) (lit hium-ion battery) replacement and
disposal
Do not replace, dispose of, modify, or reuse the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) and do not use it for anything other than its intended use. Contact your
Toyota dealer for replacement or disposal.
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is replaced, disposed of, modify or
reused in an improper way, or if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is used in
a way it is not intended for, there is a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in death or serious injury.
Also, improper handling of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can lead to
environmental hazards.

90 1-2. Charging
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■After charging
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the charging connector is
disconnected during charging
(while the charging indicator is
on), charging will be inter-
rupted.
Attach the charging connector
cap.
Close the charging port lid.
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STEP 2
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions aff ecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: P. 599)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Rear seats
Before folding down the seatbacksPark the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 252)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat-
back. (
P. 150)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Stow the buckle of the seat belts.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (
P. 156)
Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it
is pulled out. ( P. 405)
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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■Installing the head restraints
Front and rear center seats
Rear outside seats
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Lock
release
button
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.