2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V warning lights

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
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Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

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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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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
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should be performed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indica-
tor will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 412)
(If equipped)
The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed
with the low beam headlights turned on.
Turn the high beam headlights on before
pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 247)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is not cur-
rently functional
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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Shift control system communication malfunctionA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• May not be switched to the P position.
When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection func-
tion ( P. 182) may not function. Before
turning the power switch off, securely press
the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the
shift position or P position switch operation
indicator lights.
• The power switch may not be able to be turned off. In this case, the power switch
may be turned off by applying the parking
brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Turns on or
Flashes)

602Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)
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)
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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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604Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)
Child-protectors....................... 123
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 405
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Panoramic roof ..................... 407
Radar sensor ................ 224, 256
Seat belts .............................. 409
Climate remote control ........... 369
Clock ................................... 92, 384
Condenser ................................ 431
Console box ............................. 375
Coolant Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 261
Cooling system ........................ 429 Hybrid system overheating ... 541
Consumption screen ............... 108
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 208
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 212
Warning messages ............... 504
Cup holders.............................. 376
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 573 Daytime running light
system.................................... 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 364
Rear window ......................... 364
Windshield ............................ 364
Dimension ................................ 550
Dinghy towing.......................... 171
Display Drive information .................. 102
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 212
Energy monitor ............. 102, 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 225
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 417
Door courtesy lights ............... 371 Location ................................ 371
Wattage ................................ 558D