2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID engine

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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius

Plug-in Hybrid
.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius Plug-
in Hybrid operations. Every Prius Plug-in Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015
Prius Plug-in Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 26
Audio 27
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 20
Bluetooth
Device Pairing 27
Clock
31
Cruise control

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Dynamic

Radar Cruise Control
30
EV/HV

Mode

22
Garage

door opener (HomeLin
k®)3 31
Heated
Seats

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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 31Hybrid Synergy Drive System 20
Lights1 & turn signals 25
Multi-Information Display2 29
Parking
brake
22
Power outlets

28
Seat

adjustments-Front

23
Seats-Folding

down rear seats
23
Seats-Head

restraints

23
Steering

wheel switches

28
Tilt and

telescopic steering wheel
22
Transmission

21
USB/AUX port

28
Windows-Power

24
Wipers & washers

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Doors-Child safety locks 33
Door locks 33
Floor
mat installation
35
Seat

belts
32
Seat

belts-Shoulder belt anchor
32
Star

Safety System
TM 34-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning)

System

32
Tire Rep

air System

33
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap

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Hood release


9
Indicator symbols


4-5
Instrument cluster


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Instrument panel
2-3Keyless entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key System1,2 7


Charging 12-16
Charging equipment 11
Charging system safety function

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Electric Vehicle System


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Inspecting electrical leakage


detection function
Multi-Information


Display-Charging information
Plug-in Hybrid Applications


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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2015 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2,3
Cruise control SET indicator
Radar cruise control indicator
3
Low tire pressure warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
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1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a

malfunction.

Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual .
Charging timer indicator
Pre-Collision System warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
POWER Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator
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OVERVIEW
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Push
Turn to open
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Engage support rod
Pull
Charge port
Push
Open
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid system has features of both electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electricity received by charging from an external power source can be used to
supplement hybrid energy, and the vehicle can also be driven as an electric
vehicle using only the electric motor. The EV driving range can be extended by
using regenerative braking to store electricity in the traction battery.
Electric Vehicle System
Charging indicator
Charging inlet
Charge port lid
Charge port
Charge cable
Charging equipment
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Plug
Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button
The charge cable included with the vehicle is designed to be connected only to
an AC 120V power source.
NOTE:Toyota
recommends
installing a heavier-
duty 15-amp wall
receptacle with
GFCI (Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter).
OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Transmission
*
The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
ECO Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
POWER Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. (1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Type 2 (additional functions)3
Audio
1 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.” 2
Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
3 Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”
Push to select
radio or media
mode
Eject CD Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Push to
display audio
screenTouch screen display
Type 11 Turn to
tune radio
stations
manually
or select
tracks or
files
Access to
navigation
system
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control
Windshield defogger
Rear defogger
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging.
Air intake control (switch between outside air and recirculated air mode)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Heated Seats
Push
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat
1. Press the “SETUP” button
2. Turn the right dial and push to select “Bluetooth”.
3. Push to select “Bluetooth Pairing”.
4. Go to your phone and access Bluetooth settings
5. On your phone, touch the device to be paired.
Once you have connected the Bluetooth device, it is automatically connected
whenever the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
** For detailed pairing instructions, see your audio system owner’s manual.
Bluetooth® Device Pairing
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES