2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V Owners Manual

5058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift position to N
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the hybrid system when starting
the vehicle.
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. Also, it may
not be possible to turn the power switch off. If
this happens, applying the parking brake will
enable the switch to be turned off. A buzzer
also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low
A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift position to P.
The battery cannot be charged with the
shift position in N.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
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5068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
A buzzer also sounds.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them
off or set them to either intermittent or slow
mode.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA temporarily stops (temper-
ature of white camera sensor is higher than oper-
ation range)
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the LDA after driving for a while
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates an engine oil pressure malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions, and the out-
put of the hybrid system may temporarily
decrease in order to protect the system. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill or
driving up a steep hill in reverse.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 543)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the insufficient 12-volt battery
charge
A few seconds
* after the message disap-
pears: Maintain the hybrid system opera-
tion state for approximately 15 minutes or
more to recharge the 12-volt battery.
If the message does not disappear: Start
the hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
(P. 538).
*: This is displayed for about 6 seconds.
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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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5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
when the 12-volt battery voltage was low.
A buzzer also sounds.
Maintain the hybrid system operation state
for approximately 15 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
The hybrid system will not start: Start the
hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
(P. 538).
The message appears frequently: The
12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if
this continues. Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
The shift lever and P position switch were repeat-
edly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
Wait approximately 20 seconds and change
the shift position.
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5108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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An attempt was made to change the shift position
to B when the shift position was P or N.
A buzzer also sounds.
Change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to R, D or B with the power switch on (READY
indicator turned off).
A buzzer also sounds.
After starting the hybrid system, change
the shift position to R, D or B
*.
*: When changing the shift position to B, first
change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
from P with the brake pedal released.
A buzzer also sounds.
When changing the shift position from P,
depress the brake pedal.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to B when the shift position was R.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to D while the vehicle was driven in reverse.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift
position.
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5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to R while the vehicle was moving forward.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift
position.
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
To shift the shift position to P, stop the
vehicle completely and press the P posi-
tion switch.
To continue driving, shift the shift position
to D or R.
Insufficient 12-volt battery charge
The parking lock mechanism may not function.
The hybrid system may not be able to start.
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.
After charging the 12-volt battery, the message
may continue to be displayed until the shift
position is changed from P.
A buzzer also sounds.
When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
Maintain the hybrid system operation state
for approximately 15 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
The hybrid system will not start: Start the
hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
(P. 538).
If the message does not disappear: The
12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if
this continues. Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
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5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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