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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(If equipped)
•Indicates that the pre-collision
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
•This message also appears
when the pre-collision system
is not functional due to over-
heating.
•Check the grille
and the sensor and
clean them if they
are dirty.
•In case of over-
heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise
control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set
them to either the
intermittent or the
slow mode.

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
The fuel filler door has been
left open.
Tighten the fuel
tank cap and close
the fuel filler door.
The charging port lid is open.Close the charging
port lid.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........208
Booster seats, installation .....216
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 208
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 216
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
Infant seats, definition ...........208
Infant seats, installation.........216
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ........... 214
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 216
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............ 220
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................196
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............ 208
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge .........................85
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Installing child restraints ........213
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............ 380
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 498
Seat belt extender
precautions ......................... 168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 404
12-volt battery precautions .... 479
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 430
Interior ................................... 433
Seat belts .............................. 434
Clock ......................................... 280
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 393
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 607
Hybrid system overheating ... 607
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 313
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 317
Cup holders .............................. 394
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 647

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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....................................528
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Odometer ................................. 278
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 465
Opener
Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 448
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 381
Outside temperature
display ................................... 400
Overheating ............................. 607
Parking brake .......................... 260
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 297
PCS ........................................... 340
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 389
Wattage ................................ 628
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 68
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 85
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 75
Power outlets........................... 401
Power sources........................... 82
“POWER” switch ..................... 242
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 340
Radar cruise control
system ....................................317
Radiator ....................................471
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............511
Wattage .................................628
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................381
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................309
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................377
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............497
Fuses ....................................499
Light bulbs .............................511
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................658
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required ..................................437
O
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 313
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 251
Eco drive mode switch ......... 251
Emergency flasher switch .... 528
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 303
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 178
Hazard light switch ............... 528
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 312
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Light switches ....................... 297
Power door lock switch......... 138
“POWER” switch .................. 242
Power window switch ........... 175
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 341
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 482
Window lock switch .............. 175
Wipers and washer switch.... 305
Tail lights
Switch....................................297
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............183
Tire inflation pressure .............490
Tire information
Glossary ................................639
Size .......................................635
Tire identification number ......634
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................637
Tire pressure warning
system ............................481, 542
Tires
Chains ...................................357
Checking ...............................481
If you have a flat tire ..............574
Inflation pressure...................490
Inflation pressure sensor .......482
Information ............................633
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................481
Size .......................................627
Snow tires .............................355
Tire pressure warning
system ........................481, 542
T
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Tonneau cover .........................410
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................354
Touch tracer display ................263
Towing
Dinghy 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.... 542
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What to do if...
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
■Warning lights
P. 5 4 2
or
P. 5 3 9
or
P. 5 3 7P. 5 3 9
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 4 0
or
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*
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*