2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID heater

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)5-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense .........359
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................368
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......382
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....392
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ...............................397
Driving mode select
switch...............................412
Speed limiter ......................414
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .........417
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ..........................423
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function.......427
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................432
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar ...............................443
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ...........................456
Driving assist systems .......491
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..............4986-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 504
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................ 516
Seat heaters ...................... 520
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 522
• Front interior light .......... 523
• Front personal lights ..... 523
• Rear interior light .......... 524
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 525
• Glove box ...................... 526
• Console box .................. 526
• Cup holders .................. 527
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 528
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 529
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 530
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 535
• Sun visors ..................... 535
• Vanity mirrors ................ 535
• Power outlets ................ 536
• Wireless charger ........... 537
• Coat hooks .................... 543
• Assist grips ................... 543
6Interior features

18Pictorial index
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)
switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
Adaptive High-beam System switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
EV/HV mode selection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
EV City mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
Charging timer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 305
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
EV/HV mode selection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
EV City mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)
switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Adaptive High-beam System switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Charging timer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
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982-1. Plug-in hybrid system
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)■Refilling fuel
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven using electricity charged from an exter-
nal power source. However, as the gasoline engine is used depending on the
situation even if in EV mode, and the gasoline engine is provided on board as
a power source for driving in HV mode, it is needed to refueling the vehicle.
Check the fuel amount and refill immediately when the fuel level becomes
low. (P. 355)
■Gasoline engine operation in EV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range (P. 210, 226, 233, 250) is being
displayed on the multi-information display etc., EV driving (driving using only
the electric motor) may be canceled and both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used depending on the situation (EV driving will be returned to
automatically after EV driving becomes possible again).
EV driving may be canceled automatically in the following circumstances:
●When vehicle speed is more than approximately 135 km/h (84 mph).
●When power is needed temporarily, for example when the accelerator pedal
is depressed firmly or when accelerating suddenly.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
●When the heater is switched on when the outside temperature is below
about -10C (14F).
●When the windshield defogger switch is pressed. (P. 509)
●When the system determines that the gasoline engine needs to be started.
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
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●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the windshield defogger switch is pressed. (P. 509)
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.

1102-1. Plug-in hybrid system
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
◆Air conditioning
●Turn the “A/C” switch ( ) off when it is not needed. Doing
so can help reduce excessive electricity and fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recir-
culated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the
air conditioning system and reduce electricity and fuel consump-
tion as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and unnecessary use of the heater.
Usage of the seat heaters is effective. (P. 520)
●Using the Remote Air Conditioning System (P. 516) while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle can reduce electricity
consumption immediately after starting off by operating air condi-
tioning mainly using electricity from an external power source.
●When setting the timer, selecting the start time setting mode and
setting “Climate Prep” to “On” can reduce electricity consumption
immediately after starting off by operating air conditioning before
charging is completed. (if equipped)
(P. 163)
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. If there is
improper tire inflation pressure in the tires, the EV driving range will
become shorter, and fuel consumption when in HV mode will
increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to increased fuel and electricity consumption.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically,
warming up is not necessary.

1172-2. Charging
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The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following
ways.
*1: If equipped
*2: Flashes for approximately 15 seconds.
*3: Flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
■Charging indicator
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for approximately
10 seconds, and then turns off.
If this occurs, the next time the hybrid system is started, a message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. When a message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.
Charging indicator
Illumination/flashing
patternVehicle condition
Illuminated
• Charging is in progress
• Charging is possible
• “Traction Battery Heater” (P. 141) is operating
• “Traction Battery Cooler” (P. 142) is operating
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Flashing
(normally)
*2When charge schedule is registered (P. 163) and
charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*3When charging cannot be carried out due to mal-
function in a power source or the vehicle etc.
(P. 181)
Not illuminated
• Charging connector is not inserted into charging
inlet
• When the charging timer (P. 163) is on standby
• When charging is completed

1382-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock and/or damages may occur,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V socket with a Residual Current Circuit-
Breaker (RCCB) and supplied by a circuit breaker in line with local regula-
tions. Use of an individual circuit provi ded with at least 13A is strongly rec-
ommended.
● Use of a block heater socket which fails to meet the requirements is pro-
hibited for charging.
● Make sure to connect the charging connector and charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting adaptor or extension cord between the
charging connector and charging inlet.
● Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-socket adapter, multi-plugs, or
conversion plug.
● Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited. The
extension cord may overheat and does
not contain a Residual Current Circuit-
Breaker (RCCB).
● Do not connect to a power strip.

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■Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when the head
light switch is on etc.
●There is a power outage during charging.
●There is an interruption in the electrical supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of external power source.
●The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle being
left unused for a long period of time.
●The maximum charging current is set to 8A through the “Vehicle Settings”
settings. (P. 137)
●When the “Traction Battery Heater” operates.
●When the “Traction Battery Cooler” is operated before charging. (if
equipped) (P. 142)
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with several functions that are linked with
charging.
■“Traction Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature is low and the charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, this function automatically warms the hybrid
battery (traction battery) until it reaches or exceeds a certain tem-
perature.
●When the charging cable is removed from the vehicle or remains
connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days, the system
automatically stops.
●When the charging timer is used (P. 163), this function will
operate according to the timer settings.
Charging-linked functions