
6518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning
buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not
sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not
sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly

6528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● “Antilock Brake System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”:
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 642)
● “Braking Power Low Visit Your Dealer”:
The brake system warning light (yellow) will come on. ( P. 641)
● Indicates that a door is not fully closed while the vehicle is stopped.:
The Open door warning light comes on. ( P. 6 4 4 )
■ If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ If a message about an operation is shown
● If a message about an operation of the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is
shown
A warning message about an operation of the brake pedal may be shown
while the driving assist systems such as PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) or
the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating. If a
warning message is shown, be sure to decelerate the vehicle or follow an
instruction shown on the multi-information display.
● A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control, Brake Override Sys-
tem or Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) operates ( P. 314, 314,
449). Follow the instructions on the multi-information display.
● If a message about an operation of the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the power switch is shown when the incorrect
procedure for starting the hybrid system is performed or the power switch is
operated incorrectly. Follow the instructions shown on the multi-information
display to operate the power switch again.
● If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed automatically
( P. 335) or shift operation may be required. In this case, change the shift
position following the instructions on the multi-information display.
● If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.

725Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
Antenna (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 279
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 491
Function ................................ 491
Warning light ......................... 642
Approach warning ................... 406
Assist grips .............................. 543
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 504
Air conditioning filter.............. 609
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Blower customization ............ 508
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 239
Humidity sensor .................... 513
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 516
S-FLOW mode ...................... 506
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 343
Automatic light control
system .................................... 342
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 529Back door ................................. 274
Back-up lights .......................... 623
Replacing light bulbs............. 624
Wattage ................................ 705
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 573
Battery checking ................... 573
Exchanging ........................... 685
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 682
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Warning light ......................... 641
Battery (traction battery)......... 101
Air intake vent ....................... 102
Charging ............................... 113
Location ................................ 101
Specification ......................... 699
Status indicator ..................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 417
Blind Spot Monitor function ... 423
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 427
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 528
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 704
Parking brake........................ 340
Regenerative braking.............. 97
Warning light ......................... 641
Brake assist ............................. 491
Brake Override System ........... 314
Break-in tips ............................. 315
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 192
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 417
Blind Spot Monitor function ... 423
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 427
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*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

727Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ....................... 272
Cleaning............................ 546, 551
Aluminum wheels .................. 547
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Exterior.................................. 546
Interior ................................... 551
Radar sensor ........................ 362
Seat belts .............................. 554
Water-repellent coating ......... 547
Clock ......................................... 190
Adjustment ............................ 196
Coat hooks ............................... 543
Combination meter .................. 190
Clock adjustment .................. 196
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 199
Condenser ................................ 572
Console box ............................. 526
Consumption screen ............... 260
Coolant ..................................... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Cooling system ........................ 570
Engine overheating ............... 688
Hybrid system overheating ... 690
Cruise control .......................... 397
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Cup holders .............................. 527
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 708Daytime running light
system .................................... 342
Deck board ............................... 530
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Rear window ......................... 509
Windshield ............................ 509
Dimension ................................ 696
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 417
Drive information................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Energy monitor ............. 218, 257
Head-up display .................... 249
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 449
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 386
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Pre-crash warning................. 368
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 393
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 460
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 433
Warning messages ............... 650
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 560
Door courtesy lights................ 522
Location ................................ 522
Wattage ................................ 705D

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Flat tire ...................................... 658
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 704
Transmission......................... 703
Washer.................................. 578
Fog lights.................................. 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Follow me home system ......... 342
Footwell lights.......................... 522
Front doors............................... 269
Front fog lights ........................ 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 645
Front position lights ................ 341
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Front seats ............................... 296
Adjustment ............................ 296
Cleaning ................................ 551
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 299
Seat heaters.......................... 520
Front turn signal lights............ 339
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Fuel ........................................... 355
Capacity ................................ 698
Fuel gauge ............................ 207
Information ............................ 706
Refueling ............................... 355
Type ...................................... 698
Warning light ......................... 644Fuel consumption............ 229, 260
Average fuel consumption .... 229
Current fuel consumption...... 260
Fuel filler door.......................... 357
Opener .................................. 357
Refueling............................... 355
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 357
Fuses ........................................ 619
Glove box ................................. 526
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 299
Head-up display ....................... 249
Headlights ................................ 341
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 345
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 343
Follow me home system ....... 342
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Seat heaters ......................... 520
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 644
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 628
High-voltage components ...... 101
Hill-start assist control............ 491
Hood ......................................... 563
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731Alphabetical index
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Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 543
Grocery bag hook ................. 531
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 30
Horn .......................................... 302
HV mode ..................................... 89
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) .................... 101
Air intake vent ....................... 102
Charging ............................... 113
Location ................................ 101
Specification.......................... 699
Status indicator ..................... 115
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent .......... 102
Hybrid system ............................ 88
Brake Override System ......... 314
Consumption screen ..... 229, 260
Drive-Start Control ................ 314
Emergency shut off system... 102
Energy monitor.............. 218, 257
High voltage components ..... 101
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 221
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 676
Overheating .......................... 688
Plug-in hybrid system
precautions ......................... 101
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 108
Power switch ......................... 327
Regenerative braking .............. 97
Starting the hybrid system .... 327
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 221
Hybrid transmission ................ 333Identification ............................ 697
Engine................................... 698
Vehicle .................................. 697
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 327
Auto power off function ......... 329
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 329
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Starting the hybrid system .... 327
Illuminated entry system ........ 524
Immobilizer system ................... 75
Indicators ................................. 199
Initialization .............................. 717
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 453
Items to initialize ................... 717
Power windows ..................... 308
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 481
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 582
Inside rear view mirror ............ 304
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 192
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .... 443
Interior lights............................ 522
Switch ........................... 523, 524
Wattage ................................ 705
Intrusion sensor ........................ 84
ISOFIX rigid anchors ................. 58I
*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

732Alphabetical index
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Jack ........................................... 598
Positioning a floor jack .......... 565
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 598
Jack handle .............................. 598
Jam protection function .......... 308
Keyless entry ........................... 264
Smart entry & start system.... 279
Wireless remote control ........ 264
Keys .......................................... 264
Battery-saving function ......... 281
Electronic key........................ 264
Engine switch ........................ 327
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 678
If you lose your keys ..... 265, 268
Key number plate .................. 264
Keyless entry ........................ 264
Keys ...................................... 264
Mechanical key ..................... 265
Power switch ......................... 327
Replacing the battery ............ 616
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 279
Warning buzzer ..................... 280
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 264
Knee airbags .............................. 39Language (multi-information
display)................................... 245
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)............ 382
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 563
Hood lock release lever ........ 563
Shift lever .............................. 333
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 302
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Wiper lever............................ 352
License plate lights ................. 341
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Light
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 345
Door courtesy lights .............. 522
Emergency flasher switch ..... 632
Fog light switch ..................... 351
Follow me home system ....... 342
Headlight switch.................... 341
Illuminated entry system ....... 524
Interior lights ................. 523, 524
Interior light list...................... 522
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 275
Personal lights ...................... 523
Replacing light bulbs............. 623
Shift lever light ...................... 522
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Vanity lights .......................... 535
Wattage ................................ 705
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 623
Wattage ................................ 705
Luggage cover ......................... 533
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733Alphabetical index
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Main display ............................. 207
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 560
Maintenance data ................. 696
Maintenance requirements ... 557
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 642
Master warning light ................ 650
Meter ......................................... 190
Clock adjustment .................. 196
Combination meter................ 190
Head-up display .................... 249
Indicators .............................. 201
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 192
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Warning lights ....................... 200
Warning messages ............... 650
Microphone
*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 304
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 509
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 305
Vanity mirrors ........................ 535Multi-information display ........ 215
Air conditioning system
settings screen ................... 237
Audio system-linked
display ................................ 236
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 417
Display contents ................... 215
Drive information................... 217
Driving assist system
information.......................... 241
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 397
Energy monitor ..................... 218
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 449
Language .............................. 245
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 386
Pre-crash warning................. 368
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 393
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 460
Settings ................................. 242
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 433
Warning message ................. 241
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*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.