2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V tail light

4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
*2: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*3: Seat belt buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and/or front pas-
senger that their seat belts are not fastened. If the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened, the buzzer will sound for 6 seconds once the power switch is
turned to ON mode. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h),
the buzzer will sound once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 sec-
onds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat
belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more
seconds.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes (P. 497)
• Flat tire (P. 521)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
(P. 497)
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the warning light off.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire
pressure warning system may not operate properly.
Other warning light
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(if equipped)
Go to service warning light
Indicates that maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling component at your Toyota
dealer.

5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles without multi-infor-
mation display)
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Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.
Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.
The power switch
has been pressed
while the elec-
tronic key was not
detected inside
the vehicle.
Confirm the location of
the electronic key.
(P. 130)
If the warning light does
not extinguish even
though the electronic
key is within operating
range, touch the elec-
tronic key to the power
switch while depressing
the brake pedal
(P. 536)
Transmission
between the elec-
tronic key and the
vehicle is being
blocked, or the bat-
tery in the electronic
key has been
depleted.
Once
Driving has been
started without
the correct elec-
tronic key inside
the vehicle.
Confirm the location of
the electronic key.

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Once3 times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the power switch
was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the shift position
P was selected
without turning off
the power switch.
Turn the power switch
off or bring the elec-
tronic key back into the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the power
switch off.
Turn the power switch
off and lock the doors
again.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
power switch.
• Shift the shift position
to P.
• Bring the electronic
key back into the
vehicle.
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” 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
*
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. 414)
(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. 249)
(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.
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Shift control system malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• The parking lock mechanism may not func-
tion. When parking, choose a level location
and apply the parking brake securely.
• 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.
Shift control system malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. If not inspected, vehi-
cle systems may stop operating normally.
Shift control system communication malfunction
A 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. 184) 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.
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5138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(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
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615Alphabetical index
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Seats
Adjustment .................... 138, 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 140
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .......... 58, 62
Cleaning................................ 410
Front seats ............................ 138
Head restraint ....................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 372
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 192
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 150
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 227
Radar sensor ................ 221, 255
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever ................................. 181
Shift lever light......................... 373
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 120
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs..... 472, 478
Wattage ................................ 560
Side mirrors ............................. 151
Adjustment ............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Heaters ................................. 366Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions ...................... 120
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Warning message................. 517
Snow tires ................................ 263
“SOS” button ........................... 398
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 559
Storage location.................... 522
Spark plug ................................ 557
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer.............................. 92
SRS airbags ............................... 41
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................ 147
Audio switches...................... 272
DISP button ............................ 94
Meter control switches .......... 100
Telephone switches .............. 337
TRIP button ............................ 93
Stop/tail lights.......................... 478
Storage feature ........................ 376
Storage precautions................ 376