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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
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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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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 645
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 688
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 663
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180, 182
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
IOPPH012
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■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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Instrument cluster3
3. Instrument clusterCombination 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
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3. Instrument cluster
Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (→P. 196)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display ( →P. 205)
The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition, electric-
ity consumption and fuel consumption history. Also, the operation contents
of the driving support systems and the combination meter display settings
can be changed by switching to the settings screen.
Warning lights and indicators (→ P. 188)
The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.
Clock (→P. 185)
The large meter uses 2 liquid crys tal displays to display informa-
tion such as the vehicle condition , driving status, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption.
Combination meter layout
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3
4
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Instrument cluster
The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen display and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.
Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
(→ P. 198)
Pressing , , or
performs such operations as
scrolling the screen
*, switching
the contents of the display
* and
moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be
switched, marks are displayed to indicate the method of operation (such as
and ).
Operations related to the combination meter
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3. Instrument cluster
When the switches are pressed, the instrument cluster light changes
as follows.
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. ( →P. 186)
Darker
Brighter
When the switches are pressed,
the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display
*) is displayed on
the main display.
When the instrument cluster light is
adjusted, the brightness of the
instrument panel light also
changes.
*: A short time after the operation is completed, the pop-up display turns off.
Furthermore, the pop-up display can be turned on and off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. ( →P. 233)
Instrument cluster light control
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