2018 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual (in English)

801What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→P. 691)
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 705)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (→P. 740)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 516, 526Air conditioning filter ............. 634
Automatic air
conditioning system .... 516, 526
Climate control ...................... 519
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Humidity sensor ............ 523, 533
S-FLOW mode .............. 518, 528
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 408 Function ................................ 408
Warning light ......................... 674
Air conditioning filter .............. 634
Air conditioning system ............................ 516, 526 Air conditioning filter ............. 634
Automatic airconditioning system .... 516, 526
Climate control ...................... 519
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Humidity sensor ............ 523, 533
S-FLOW mode .............. 518, 528
Air intake vent ............................ 83
Cleaning................................ 637 Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 674
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 45
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags ............... 36
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 42
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 785
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Anchor brackets ........................ 74
Antenna Radio .................................... 443
Smart key system ................. 182
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 408
Function ................................ 408
Warning light ......................... 674
Approach warning ................... 313
Armrest ..................................... 565
Assist grips .............................. 566
Audio input............................... 429
Audio system
(Entune Audio) ...................... 425 Antenna ................................ 443
Audio input ............................ 429
AUX port ............................... 460
Basic operations ................... 430
Bluetooth
® audio................... 472
CD player .............................. 444
iPod....................................... 450
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 444
Optimal use........................... 441
Portable music player ........... 429
Radio .................................... 442
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 428
USB memory ........................ 455
Audio system (Entune Premium Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 634
Automatic air conditioning system ....... ................. 516, 526
Climate control ...................... 519
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Humidity sensor ............ 523, 533
S-FLOW mode .............. 518, 528 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 174
Automatic High Beam ............. 253
Automatic light control system.................................... 251
AUX port ................................... 429
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 545
Back door ................................. 177
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Wattage ................................ 754
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 611
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 729
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 418
Replacing.............................. 732
Warning light......................... 673
Battery (traction battery) .......... 82
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 326
Bluetooth
®............................... 503
Audio system ....... ................. 472
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 474
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device ........... 466
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 468
Wireless communication....... 461
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 472
Bluetooth® phone .................... 474
Deleting the call history......... 494
Making a call ......................... 477
Managing the contacts.......... 490
Message function.................. 484
Phone settings ...................... 489
Receiving a call..................... 480
Speaking on the phone ......... 481
Bottle holders .......................... 543
Brake Fluid ...................................... 751
Parking brake........................ 247
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Warning light ......................... 673
Brake assist ............................. 408
Brake Override System ........... 215
Break-in tips ............................. 216
Brightness control Instrument cluster
light control ........................... 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 326
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 583
Camera sensor ..................... 277
Exterior ................................. 582
Interior................................... 588
Radar sensor ........................ 276
Seat belts .............................. 589
Water-repellent coating......... 583
Cargo capacity ......................... 228
Catch protection function ....... 205 Cargo hooks ............................ 547
CD player.................................. 444
Chains ...................................... 419
Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH
system .......... ..................... ... 71
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 59
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 61
Using an anchor bracket ................................. 74
Child safety ................................ 57
12-volt battery precautions ... 612
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 179
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 211
Power window lock switch .... 204
Power window precautions ... 206
Rear door child-protectors .... 174
Removed key battery precautions......................... 648
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 70
Seat heater precautions ....... 536
Child-protectors ...................... 174
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CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 583
Camera sensor ..................... 277
Exterior ................................. 582
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 637
Interior................................... 588
Radar sensor ........................ 276
Seat belts .............................. 589
Water-repellent coating......... 583
Coat hooks ............................... 565
Combination meter .................... 92
Clock adjustment .................... 97
Main display .......................... 107
Multi-information display ....... 114
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 100
Condenser ................................ 610
Console box ............................. 542
Coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Cooling system ........................ 608 Hybrid system overheating......................... 735
Consumption screen ....... 153, 158
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 319
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 304
Cup holders.............................. 543
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 770 Daytime running light
system.................................... 251
Deck board ............................... 546
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Rear window ................. 520, 530
Windshield .................... 520, 530
Dimension ................................ 744
Dinghy towing.......................... 230
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 326
Drive information .................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 304
Energy monitor ..... 117, 153, 158
Head-up display.................... 146
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 298
Multi-information display ....... 114
Parking assist
system ....... ................. 340, 367
Pre-collision warning ............ 281
Trip information..................... 109
Warning messages ............... 684
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 598
Door courtesy lights ............... 538 Location ................................ 538
Wattage ................................ 754D

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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 174
Back door.............................. 177
Door glasses ......................... 204
Door lock............................... 171
Open door warning buzzer................................. 675
Open door warning light........ 675
Outside rear view mirrors...... 202
Rear door child-protectors .... 174
Side doors............................. 171
Drive information ..................... 116
Drive-Start Control .................. 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 675
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 216
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 215
Driving mode select switch ................................. 324
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 415
Procedures ........................... 214
Winter drive tips .................... 418
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 304
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 408
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric motor Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 747 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 726
Replacing the battery............ 646
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 408
Emergency flashers ................ 664
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 673
If a warning light turns on ..... 673
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 684
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 729
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 726
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If you have a flat tire ............. 691
If you lose your keys ..... 167, 170
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 672
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 740
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 665
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 666
If your vehicle overheats....... 735
Energy monitor ........ 117, 153, 158
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 233
Compartment ........................ 604
Engine switch........................ 231
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 601
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 231
Identification number ............ 746
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 231
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch......................... 231
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 748
Checking ............................... 605
Oil pressure warning light ..... 673
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine switch .......................... 231
Auto power off function ......... 233
Changing the power switch modes...................... 233
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Starting the hybrid system .... 231 EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 237
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 691
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 751
Transmission ........................ 751
Washer ................................. 616
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Footwell lights ......................... 538
Front doors .............................. 171
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 675
Front seats ............................... 190
Adjustment............................ 190
Cleaning ............................... 588
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 195
Seat heaters ......................... 536
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 656
Turn signal lever ................... 246
Wattage ................................ 754
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 747
Fuel gauge ............................ 108
Gas station information ......... 820
Information ............................ 755
Refueling............................... 268
Type ...................................... 747
Warning light ......................... 675
Fuel filler door.......................... 268 Opener .................................. 270
Refueling............................... 268
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 271
Fuses ........................................ 649
Gas station information .......... 820
Garage door opener ................ 567
Glove box ................................. 542
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 474
Head restraints ........................ 195
Head-up display ....................... 146
Headlights ................................ 248 Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 253
Headlight aim ................ 652, 794
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs............. 660
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ....... ................. 516, 526
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Seat heaters ......................... 536 High coolant
temperature
warning light.......................... 675
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 660
Hill-start assist control ........... 409
Hood ......................................... 601
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 547
Coat hooks ........................... 565
Grocery bag hook ................. 548
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 198
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 82
Specification ......................... 747
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .................. 83, 637
Hybrid system............................ 78 Brake Override System ........ 215
Drive-Start Control ................ 216
Emergency shut off system .......... ..................... ... 83
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 117, 153, 158
EV drive mode ...................... 237
High voltage components ....... 82
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 119
Hybrid system precautions ..... 82
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 415
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch ........................ 231
Regenerative braking ............. 80
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Vehicle proximity notification system................ 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 119
Hybrid transmission................ 240
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