2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V ABS

4898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will come on when the TRAC and VSC are turned off. (P. 247)
• The light will come on when the pre-collision system is turned off. (P. 252)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Slip indicator lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS
are operating.
(If equipped)
Parking lock system warnin g light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the
vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake
securely.
• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be
turned off.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(If equipped)
Parking lock system warnin g message (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system when
the vehicle is stopped
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the
vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake
securely.
• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be
turned off.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlightsThe LED headlights will not normally illuminate when
there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illu-
minate depending on the nature of the problem.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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WARNING
■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 heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seatbacks ar e in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
*
• Dynamic radar cruise control*
• Pre-collision system*
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
*
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)*
• Navigation system*
*
: If equipped

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood ( P. 419) and
fuse box cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light
does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the
fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the hybrid system when th e 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●The hybrid system may not start. ( P. 438)
● If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels
will be locked. ( P. 482)
● When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system and con-
firm that the shift position can be changed to each position using the shift
position indicator.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 362Air conditioning filter ............. 455
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 362
Climate remote control
switches.............................. 369
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 364
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 244 Function ................................ 244
Warning light ......................... 489
Air conditioning filter .............. 455
Air conditioning system.......... 362 Air conditioning filter ............. 455
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 362
Climate remote control
switches.............................. 369
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 364
Air intake vent ............................ 78 Airbags ....................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 489
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 48
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 52
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 41
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 48
Side airbag precautions .......... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 48
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 46
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 587
SRS airbags ........................... 41
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
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AntennaSmart key system ................. 130
Radio .................................... 289
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 244
Function ................................ 244
Warning light ......................... 489
Approach warning ................... 217
Armrest ..................................... 385
Assist grips .............................. 386
Audio input............................... 271
Audio system
(Eutune Audio) ...................... 267 Antenna ................................ 289
Audio input ............................ 271
AUX port ............................... 306
Basic operations ................... 272
Bluetooth
® audio................... 319
CD player .............................. 290
iPod....................................... 296
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 290
Optimal use........................... 286
Portable music player ........... 271
Radio .................................... 288
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 270
USB memory ........................ 301
Audio system (Eutune Premium Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 455
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 362 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 123
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................... 190
Automatic High Beam ............. 192
Automatic light control
system.................................... 190
AUX port ................................... 271
Auxiliary boxes ................ 378, 380
Back door ................................. 125
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 474
Wattage ................................ 558
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 437
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 536
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 261
Warning light......................... 488
Battery (traction battery) .......... 77
Bluetooth
®............................... 350
Audio system ....... ................. 319
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 321
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device ........... 313
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 315
Wireless communication....... 308
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