2017 TOYOTA PRIUS V brake light

5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds)
Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that the elec-
tronic key battery is
low.
Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 464)
Once(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds)
Smart key system
warning light
Indicates a malfunc-
tion in the smart key
system.Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer
immediately.
Once(Flashes in
yellow for 30 seconds)
Smart key system
warning light
• When the doors were
unlocked with the
mechanical key and
then the power switch
was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected
in the vehicle even
after the power switch
was pressed two con-
secutive times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
power switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed
with the low beam headlights turned on.
Turn the high beam headlights on before
pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 251)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is not cur-
rently functional
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
(Flashes)

5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Shift control system communication malfunctionA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• May not be switched to the P position.
When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection func-
tion ( P. 186) may not function. Before
turning the power switch off, securely press
the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the
shift position or P position switch operation
indicator lights.
• The power switch may not be able to be turned off. In this case, the power switch
may be turned off by applying the parking
brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
temA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Turns on or
Flashes)

5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 541)
● One or both of the 12-volt batter y terminals may be disconnected.
(  P. 442)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to st art the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift position to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The interior lights and headlight s do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function
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2
3
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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key (P. 11 7 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Ensure that the shift position is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key sys-
tem indicator light (green) turns on (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display) or is shown on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display).
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 133) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and
wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the hybr id system can be started by
following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
1
2
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
3

604What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 496)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 190)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 492, 506)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles without multi-information display: P. 131
Vehicles with multi-information display: P. 521
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to \
P. 492, 506.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

606Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 366Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 366
Climate remote control
switches.............................. 373
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 368
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 493
Air conditioning filter .............. 460
Air conditioning system.......... 366 Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 366
Climate remote control
switches.............................. 373
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 368
Air intake vent ............................ 79 Airbags ....................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .... 49
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 44
Airbag warning light .............. 493
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 47
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 44
Locations of airbags ............... 41
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 47
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 591
SRS airbags ........................... 41
Anchor brackets ........................ 63
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