2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID sensor

5156-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
■ Air outlets
The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 513)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor

5487-1. Maintenance and care
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■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
■ When cleaning the windshield
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
● When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
Off

6438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
PCS warning light
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor
being dirty or covered with condensation, ice, stickers,
etc.
 Clear the dirt, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 362)
• Radar sensor or camera sensor operational conditions
(such as temperature etc.) being not met
 Driving is possible in this case. The PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system) will be enabled if the operational con-
ditions (such as temperature etc.) are met again.
When the warning light is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system) is disabled or both are dis-
abled.
 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 372, 493)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRC system is
operating.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

6478-2. 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.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer:
A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: 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 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver, front passenger
and rear passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*5: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empt y, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.

7099-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Changing using the navigation system
Press on the navigation system.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle cus-
tomization”.
Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed using the navigation system
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – = Not available
■Instrument cluster (P. 190)
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the
instrument cluster depending
on the outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster to the original
level depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
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7129-2. Customization
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Automatic light control system (P. 341)
■AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (P. 345)
*: Only high beam will be turned on or off.
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (follow me home
system)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Adaptive High-beam
SystemOnOff*——O
Clearance between a
vehicle ahead and the
shaded high beams
Standard
Narrow
——O
Wide
Vehicle speed at which
the brightness and illu-
minated area adjust-
ment of the high beams
changes modeApproximately
120 km/h
(75 mph) or
more
Approximately
100 km/h
(63 mph) or
more
——OApproximately
80 km/h
(50 mph) or
more
Intensity adjustment of
the high beams when
driving around a curve
(illuminates the area in
the direction vehicle is
turning more brightly)
OnOff——O
Projection distance
adjustment of the low
beams according to the
distance to a preceding
vehicle
OnOff——O
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7139-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 352)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist) (P. 392)
■Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P. 432)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing
operation
Intermittent
operation
linked to vehi-
cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Notification
method
Excess speedOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
OthersOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
Excess speed notification
level2 km/h
(1 mph)
5 km/h
(3 mph)
O–O10 km/h
(5 mph)
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
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722What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (P. 647)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 340)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 641, 650)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 650)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 641, 650.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed