PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
3Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
4Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
5DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 56
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 75
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system features ............................. 78
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ....................... 90
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ......................... 97
EV driving range................ 100 2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 102
Charging cable .................. 107
Smart lid & connector locking system ................. 113
Power sources that can be used................................. 122
Charging methods ............. 125
Charging tips ..................... 129
Things to know before charging........................... 131
How to charge ................... 136
Using the charging timer function ............................ 147
When normal charging cannot be carried out....... 170
3. Instrument cluster Combination meter ............ 180
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 188
Main display....................... 196
Multi-information display ............................. 205
Head-up display................. 238
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 7-inch display) .......... 246
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display) ..... 252
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3Instrument cluster
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 350
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 710
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 594
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 716
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 594
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 671
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 712
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights/
side marker lights/LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 635, Watts: P. 717)
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
■Switches
Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)
switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 477
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
EV/HV mode selection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
EV auto mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514
Charging timer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
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Plug-in hybrid system2
2-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features ............................. 78
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ....................... 90
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips......................... 97
EV driving range ............... 100
2-2. Charging Charging equipment.......... 102
Charging cable .................. 107
Smart lid & connector locking system ................ 113
Power sources that can be used .................... 122
Charging methods............. 125
Charging tips ..................... 129
Things to know before charging .......................... 131
How to charge ................... 136
Using the charging timer function ........................... 147
When normal charging cannot be carried out ...... 170
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Plug-in hybrid system
The plug-in hybrid system operates in the following modes.
The multi-information display can be used to check which mode the plug-in
hybrid system is currently being driven in. (→P. 205)
EV mode
When a sufficient amount of electricity is remaining after
charging
*1, EV driving is performed using electricity stored in the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
*2
When in EV mode, the EV drive mode indicator illuminates.
*1: The amount of remaining charge can be checked on the multi-informa- tion display etc. ( →P. 216)
*2: Depending on the situation, EV driving may be canceled and both gaso-
line engine and electric motor are used. ( →P. 87)
Plug-in hybrid s ystem operation mode
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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
EV auto mode (→P. 8 2 )
When a sufficient amount of electric ity for EV driving is remaining in
the hybrid battery (tracti on battery) after charging
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mode can be switched to EV auto mode.
Switching to EV auto mode make powe rful driving possible by using
both the gasoline engine and electr ic motor in a driving condition
that requires large driving force, such as when passing a vehicle on
a highway or driving on a steep slope.
When in EV auto mode, the EV auto mode indicator illuminates.
*: The amount of remaining charge can be checked on the multi-informa- tion display etc. ( →P. 216)
HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is driven using both the gasoline
engine and electric motor. ( →P. 84)
● If electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode or EV auto mode
is not remaining, the operation mode will be automatically
switched to HV mode.
● The operation mode can be switched to HV mode at any timing
by operating the switch to keep electricity for EV driving etc.
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(→ P. 82). Switching to HV mode when driving on a highway or
when driving uphill is recommended in order to conserve battery
power.
When in HV mode, the EV drive mode indicator and EV auto mode indi-
cator turn off.
*: The EV driving range may reduce even after switching to HV mode.
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Plug-in hybrid system
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode (→P. 83)
Electricity generated in the gasoline engine can be charged in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) by switching to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode when electricity needed for EV driv-
ing is not remaining.
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● The system may not be able to swit ch to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode due to the state of the plug-in hybrid
system. ( →P. 8 3 )
● Charging time differs depending on the driving state of the vehi-
cle when driving in hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mode indicator illuminates.
*: When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid battery can be charged while driving. However, the gasoline engine runs
to charge the battery and fuel consumption becomes higher compared
with driving in HV mode.
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