2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS towing

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................185
Inside rear view mirror .......187
Outside rear view mirrors .............................189
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ..................191
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle .............196
Cargo and luggage ............204
Trailer towing .....................206
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .......207
EV drive mode ...................214
Hybrid transmission ...........216
Turn signal lever ................221
Parking brake.....................222 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 223
Fog light switch ................. 226
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 227
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 231
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 232
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 239
Driving mode select switch .............................. 255
Driving assist systems....... 256
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................... 262
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 271
Winter driving tips.............. 274
4Driving

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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 207, 210
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111, 114
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3871
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 207, 210
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111, 114
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3871
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891-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
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.
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic el ectrolyte) 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-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● 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. 380)
● 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.

1803-3. Adjusting the seats
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Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■Seat belt hangers
■ Stowing the seat belt buckles
■ Seatback strap
Folding down the seatbacks
Stow the seat belts in their seat belt hang-
ers when not in use.
The buckle can be stowed when the seat-
belt is not in use.
The folded third seat can be raised from
the luggage compartment.

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 196
Cargo and luggage ............ 204
Trailer towing ..................... 206
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ....... 207
EV drive mode ................... 214
Hybrid transmission ........... 216
Turn signal lever ................ 221
Parking brake .................... 222 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................223
Fog light switch .................. 226
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 227
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 231
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 232
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 239
Driving mode select switch............................... 255
Driving assist systems ....... 256
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ............................ 262
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 271
Winter driving tips .............. 274

2064-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

2384-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing