2016 TOYOTA PRIUS warning

861-3. Hybrid system
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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● 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. 648)
● 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.
ZVW50 model*
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 727)
ZVW51 models*
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic electrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperat ure items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 727)

871-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●ZVW51 models
*: Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-ion battery.
● Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are col-
lected through Toyota dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting
in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is haz-
ardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part,
resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified
in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be
aware of these dangers.
● If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your
Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not dis-
posed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or
serious injury.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 727)

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2. Instrument clusterCombination meter.............. 92
Warning lights and indicators ........................ 100
Main display ...................... 107
Multi-information display............................. 114
Head-up display ................ 146
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 153

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2. Instrument cluster
Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (P. 107)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display ( P. 114)
The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition and fuel
consumption history. Also, the operat ion contents of the driving support
systems and the combination meter display settings can be changed by
switching to the settings screen.
Warning lights and indicators ( P. 100)
The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.
Clock ( P. 97)
The large meter uses 2 liquid cryst al displays to display informa-
tion such as the vehicle condition, driving status and fuel con-
sumption.
Combination meter layout
1
2
3
4

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2. Instrument cluster
■When there is information to be notified about the vehicle
When a shift position is mistakenly selected or a problem occurs in
a vehicle system, a warning mess age (or image) is displayed on
the multi-information display.
When a warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed
on the display. ( P. 665)
■
When stopping the hybrid system
From the time the hybrid system is started until it is turned off, the
driving time, distance traveled, average fuel consumption and Eco
score ( P. 121, 136) result are displayed on the multi-information
display approximately every 30 seconds.
Driving time since hybrid sys-
tem started
Distance traveled since
hybrid system started
Average fuel consumption
after hybrid system started
Eco score result and advice
Score display for each Eco
score item ( P. 121, 136)
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2
3
4
5

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Instrument cluster
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
■ Pop-up display
Some functions, such as the driving mode select switch and air conditioning
system, are operation-linked and display pop-up screens on the multi-infor-
mation display. If the pop-up screens of these functions are not desired, they
can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings. ( P. 142)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
■ Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switch. Failure
to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unex-
pected accident.
NOTICE
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.

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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all indicators and wa rning lights illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 655
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 655
*1Brake system warning light
(Yellow)P. 655
*1Charging system warning light
P. 655
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 655
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 655
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada) P. 655
*1SRS warning lightP. 656
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 656
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 656
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow)P. 656
*1, 2PCS warning light (if equipped)
P. 656
*1Slip indicator light P. 657
*1High coolant temperature warning lightP. 657