2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID towing

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3. Instrument cluster
Combination meter ............190
Warning lights and
indicators .........................199
Main display .......................207
Multi-information display ....215
Head-up display .................249
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........256
4-1. Key information
Keys ...................................264
4-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors..........................269
Back door...........................274
Smart entry & start
system .............................279
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................296
Rear seats .........................297
Head restraints ..................299
4-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 302
Inside rear view mirror....... 304
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 305
4-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 307
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 ............................ 352
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 355
3Instrument cluster
4Operation of each
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16Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 650
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 634
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190, 192
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 650
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 634
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190, 192
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
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1052-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic el ectrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 634)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

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.

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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

3265-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.
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3715-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■When to disable the pre-crash safety system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system operating and
the tires are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle