2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

3054-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
Folds the mirrors
Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror
folding switch in the neutral posi-
tion sets the mirrors to automatic
mode.
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.
Adjustment procedure
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Folding and extending the mirrors
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3064-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( P. 509)
■ Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze
up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event,
remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror
using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
■ Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 708)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

3074-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the side windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
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Opening
One-touch opening
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: To stop the side window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
Press the switch down to lock the
passenger windows.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Press the switch again to unlock
the passenger windows.
■The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Opening and closing procedures
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Window lock switch

3084-5. Opening and closing the windows
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window
frame while the side window is closing, side window movement is stopped
and the side window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the
side window is opening, side window movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the side window cannot be opened and closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the side window can be opened and closed.
●If the side window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the side window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pressing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the side window is moving, start again from
the beginning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Operation of each component
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■ Door lock linked window operation
● The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
(P. 678)
● The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote
control.* ( P. 269)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Power window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 708)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 307)
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate side win-
dow by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. T here may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
● Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.

3104-5. Opening and closing the windows
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WARNING
■Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of
your body jammed in the side window.
■ Catch protection function
● Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
● The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of
your body or clothing caught in the side window.

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5Driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 312
Cargo and luggage ............ 324
Trailer towing ..................... 326
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 327
Hybrid transmission ........... 333
Turn signal lever ................ 339
Parking brake .................... 340
5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 341
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ........................... 345
Fog light switch .................. 351
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 3525-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 355
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 .............. 498

3125-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (P. 148)
P. 3 2 7
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
(P. 333)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 340)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. (P. 334)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Before starting the hybrid system
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
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