2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID check engine light

5255-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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7Maintenance and care
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 572
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 577
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 583
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 586
Hood .................................. 589
Positioning a floor jack ....... 591
Engine compartment.......... 592
Tires ................................... 606
Tire inflation pressure ........ 622
Wheels ............................... 624
Replacing the tire ............... 627
Air conditioning filter .......... 639
Wiper rubber
replacement ..................... 643
Electronic key battery ........ 646
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 649
Light bulbs ......................... 653

7148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
To install the engine cover, conduct the removal procedure in
reverse. After installing, check that the fixed pins are inserted
securely.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■ When opening the cover of the positive (+) battery terminal
 P. 601
■ Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt battery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Some systems may require initialization. (P. 747)
■ When removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
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757Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Child-protectors ....................... 280
Cleaning............................ 572, 577
Aluminum wheels .................. 573
Camera sensor ..................... 387
Exterior.................................. 572
Interior ................................... 577
Radar sensor ........................ 386
Seat belts .............................. 580
Water-repellent coating ......... 573
Clock ......................................... 198
Adjustment ............................ 204
Coat hooks ............................... 569
Combination meter .................. 198
Clock adjustment .................. 204
Main display .......................... 215
Multi-information display ....... 223
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 207
Condenser ................................ 598
Console box ............................. 552
Consumption screen ............... 268
Coolant ..................................... 596
Capacity ................................ 732
Checking ............................... 596
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Cooling system ........................ 596
Engine overheating ............... 718
Hybrid system overheating ... 720
Cruise control .......................... 422
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 422
Cup holders .............................. 553
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 738Daytime running light
system .................................... 366
Deck board ............................... 556
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...... 535
Rear window ......................... 535
Windshield ............................ 535
Dimension ................................ 726
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 442
Drive information................... 225
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 422
Energy monitor ............. 226, 265
Head-up display .................... 257
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 476
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 411
Main display .......................... 215
Multi-information display ....... 223
Pre-crash warning................. 395
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 418
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 487
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 460
Warning messages ............... 680
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 586
Door courtesy lights................ 548
Location ................................ 548
Wattage ................................ 735D

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Emergency brake signal ......... 519
Emergency flashers................. 662
Emergency brake signal ....... 519
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 688
Energy monitor ................ 226, 265
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 353
Compartment ........................ 592
Engine switch ........................ 351
Exhaust gas precautions......... 50
Hood ..................................... 589
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 351
Identification number............. 728
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 706
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 663
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 351
Overheating .......................... 718
Power switch ......................... 351Engine coolant ......................... 596
Capacity ................................ 732
Checking ............................... 596
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Engine oil ................................. 593
Capacity ................................ 730
Checking ............................... 593
Oil pressure warning light ..... 672
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Engine switch .......................... 351
Auto power off function ......... 353
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 353
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 663
Starting the hybrid system .... 351
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering)................................. 519
Function ................................ 519
Warning light ......................... 672
EV City mode switch ............... 100
EV driving range ...................... 119
EV mode ..................................... 97
EV/HV mode selection
switch ..................................... 100
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50

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Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 217
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 730
Opener
Back door .............................. 282
Fuel filler door ....................... 381
Hood ..................................... 589
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 328
Adjustment ............................ 328
Blind Spot Monitor................. 442
Folding .................................. 328
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 535
Outside temperature
display .................................... 215
Overhead console.................... 555
Overheating .............................. 718
P position switch ..................... 358
Parking assist sensors
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 470
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System)....... 483
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 459
Parking brake ........................... 364
Operation .............................. 364
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 364Parking lock ............................. 358
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)................................... 395
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 399
Function ................................ 395
Warning light ......................... 673
Personal lights ......................... 548
Switch ................................... 549
Wattage ................................ 735
Plug-in hybrid system ............... 96
Driving tips ............................ 116
EV City mode .......................... 97
EV driving range ................... 119
EV mode ................................. 97
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................. 100
Features.................................. 96
How to charge....................... 160
HV mode ................................. 97
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode ........... 97
Power control unit coolant ..... 596
Capacity ................................ 732
Checking ............................... 596
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Radiator ................................ 598
Power outlets ........................... 562
Power sources ......................... 144
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 519
Function ................................ 519
Warning light ......................... 672
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Warning lights .......................... 208
ABS ....................................... 672
Brake Override System ......... 676
Brake system ........................ 671
Charging system ................... 671
Drive-Start Control ................ 676
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 674
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 672
Electric power steering.......... 672
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 674
High coolant temperature...... 673
ICS OFF indicator ................. 674
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 676
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
system ................................ 416
Low engine oil pressure ........ 672
Low fuel level ........................ 674
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 672
Master warning light .............. 674
Open door ............................. 674
PCS....................................... 673
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................. 674
Seat belt reminder light ......... 674
Slip indicator ......................... 673
SRS....................................... 672
Tire pressure ......................... 675
Warning messages .................. 680Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 558
Washer...................................... 376
Checking ............................... 604
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Switch ................................... 376
Washing and waxing ............... 572
Water-repellent coating........... 573
Wheels ...................................... 624
Replacing wheels.................. 627
Size ....................................... 734
Window glasses....................... 330
Window lock switch ................ 330
Windows ................................... 330
Power windows ..................... 330
Rear window defogger .......... 535
Washer ................................. 376
Windshield wipers ................... 376
Handling the wiper arms ....... 576
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 376
Replacing the wiper rubber ... 643
Winter driving tips ................... 525
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 643
Wireless charger...................... 563
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 272
Battery-Saving Function ....... 289
Locking/Unlocking................. 272
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 542
Replacing the battery ............ 646