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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator in the instrument
cluster comes on when the heated
steering wheel is operating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
● The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)
Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.
●The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.
● Passenger side operation indicator:
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Seat heaters
1
2
Illuminates while the passenger side
seat heater is operating, allowing the
operating condition of the passenger
side seat heater to be checked from the
driver side as well.
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7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P. 363).
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
■ When cleaning the air in take vents and filters
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle.
● When removing the air intake vent grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
● Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
grille is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filters not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filters and vents to its original positions after
cleaning.
The shape of the left side and right side filters are different. When remov-
ing both filters, be careful not to mistake the left-right installation direction.
● Do not install anything but the filters exclusive for this vehicle to the air
intake vents or use the vehicle without installing the filters.
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9-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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9-2. Customization
■Charge settings
■Maintenance system
Charge scheduleSetting the charging timer: →P. 151
Charge currentChanging the upper limit of the charging cur-
rent:→P. 123
Charging connector lock
(if equipped)Changing the charging connector lock settings:
→P. 1 1 8
Traction battery heaterSetting “Traction Battery Heater” on/off:
→P. 126
Oil Maintenance
(U.S.A. only)Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required: →P. 568
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire pr essure warning system:
→ P. 5 9 5
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Cargo capacity ......................... 321
Catch protection function ....... 301
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 483
Charging ................................... 102Charging cable...................... 107
Charging equipment ............. 102
Charging indicator................. 106
Charging messages .............. 175
Charging precautions............ 143
Charging procedure .............. 136
Charging time may increase .............................. 126
Charging timer function......... 147
High voltage components ....... 90
Information related to charging display ................. 130
Opening and closing the charging port lid .................. 103
Power sources
precautions ......................... 124
Power sources that can be used.................................... 122
Safety functions ............ 132, 141
When normal charging cannot be carried out.......... 170
Charging cable......................... 107
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) ............ 107
If the charging cable
cannot be unlocked ............ 120
Indicator................................. 109
Maintenance ......................... 112
Safety functions .................... 108
Charging port ........................... 102 Opening and closing ............. 103
Smart lid & connector
locking system ..... ............... 113
If the charging port lid does
not open ............................. 116 Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH
system .......... ..................... ... 70
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 58
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation method ............... 60
Using an anchor bracket......... 73
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 588
Airbag precautions.................. 40
Back door precautions .......... 275
Charging precautions ........... 131
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Power window lock switch .... 300
Power window precautions ... 302
Rear door child-protectors .... 270
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 629
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions ....... 513
Child-protectors ...................... 270
Cleaning ........................... 556, 561 Aluminum wheels ................. 557
Camera sensor ..................... 365
Exterior ................................. 556
Interior .................................. 561
Radar sensor ........................ 364
Seat belts.............................. 564
Water-repellent coating ........ 557
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Engine coolant ......................... 584Capacity ................................ 714
Checking ............................... 584
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine oil ................................. 581 Capacity ................................ 712
Checking ............................... 581
Oil pressure warning light ..... 653
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine switch .......................... 324 Auto power off function ......... 326
Changing the power switch modes...................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 645
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)................................. 477
Function ................................ 477
Warning light ......................... 654
EV auto mode............................. 79
EV driving range ...................... 100
EV mode ..................................... 79
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 82
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire...................................... 671
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 716
Transmission ........................ 715
Washer ................................. 592
Fog lights ................................. 348 Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Switch ................................... 348 Footwell lights ......................... 515
Front doors .............................. 267
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 656
Front seats ............................... 287 Adjustment............................ 287
Cleaning ............................... 561
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 291
Seat heaters ......................... 513
Front side marker lights ......... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Front turn signal lights ........... 336 Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Fuel ........................................... 356 Capacity................................ 710
Fuel gauge............................ 196
Information............................ 718
Refueling .............................. 356
Type...................................... 710
Warning light......................... 655
Fuel consumption ... 218, 250, 256 Average fuel consumption .... 218
Current fuel consumption ..... 256
Fuel filler door ......................... 356 Opener.................................. 358
Refueling .............................. 356
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 359
Fuses ........................................ 630
Garage door opener ................ 541
Glove box ................................. 519
F
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 291
Head-up display ....................... 238
Headlights ................................ 338
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 343
Headlight aim ................ 633, 758
Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Heated steering wheel............. 514
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .... 488, 498
Heated steering wheel .......... 514
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 491, 502
Seat heaters ......................... 513
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 655
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 640
High-voltage components ........ 90
Hill-start assist control............ 477
Hood ......................................... 577
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 540
Grocery bag hook ................. 524
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 294
HV mode ..................................... 79 Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 90
Air intake vent ......................... 91
Charging ............................... 102
Location .................................. 90
Specification ......................... 711
Status indicator ..................... 104
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 91
Hybrid system............................ 78 Brake Override System ........ 308
Consumption
screen ................ 218, 250, 256
Drive-Start Control ................ 308
Emergency shut off system .... 91
Energy monitor ..... 208, 247, 253
High voltage components ....... 90
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 210
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 688
Overheating .......................... 700
Plug-in hybrid system precautions........................... 90
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips........................................ 97
Power switch ........................ 324
Regenerative braking ............. 86
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
Vehicle proximity notification system................ 85
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 210
Hybrid transmission................ 330
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S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)... 442
S-FLOW mode .................. 489, 500
Safety Connect ........................ 548
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 564
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 656
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 747
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 654
Seat heaters ............................. 513
Seating capacity ...................... 321
Seats ................................. 287, 289 Adjustment ............................ 287
Adjustment precautions ........ 288
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 561
Front seats ............................ 287
Head restraint ....................... 291
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 289
Seat heaters ......................... 513 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 341
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 411
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Door handle .......................... 267
Humidity sensor ............ 494, 505
Inside rear view mirror .......... 297
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 431
Intuitive parking assist .......... 420
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 381
Radar sensor ........................ 363
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 354
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 471
Service plug ............................... 90
Service reminder indicators ............................... 188
Shift lever ................................. 330
Shift lever light ........................ 515
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 267
Side marker lights ................... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Side mirrors ............................. 298 Adjustment............................ 298
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 408
Folding .................................. 298
Heaters ......................... 491, 502
Side windows........................... 300 Water-repellent coating ........ 557
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 442
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.