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7068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (P. 160)
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (P. 708)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 111 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (P. 7 5 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
( P. 354, 686)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 707)
● There is a possibility that the temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low (approximately below -30 C
[-22 F]). (P. 111 , 3 5 3 )
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 712)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 599)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 351)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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760Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Flat tire ...................................... 688
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 734
Transmission......................... 733
Washer.................................. 604
Fog lights.................................. 375
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Switch ................................... 375
Follow me home system ......... 366
Footwell lights.......................... 548
Front doors............................... 277
Front fog lights ........................ 375
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Switch ................................... 375
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 674
Front position lights ................ 365
Light switch ........................... 365
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Front seats ............................... 318
Adjustment ............................ 318
Cleaning ................................ 577
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 321
Seat heaters.......................... 546
Front turn signal lights............ 363
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
Fuel ........................................... 379
Capacity ................................ 728
Fuel gauge ............................ 215
Information ............................ 736
Refueling ............................... 379
Type ...................................... 728
Warning light ......................... 674Fuel consumption............ 237, 268
Average fuel consumption .... 237
Current fuel consumption...... 268
Fuel filler door.......................... 381
Opener .................................. 381
Refueling............................... 379
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 381
Fuses ........................................ 649
Glove box ................................. 552
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 321
Head-up display ....................... 257
Headlights ................................ 365
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 369
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 367
Follow me home system ....... 366
Light switch ........................... 365
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 530
Outside rear view mirrors...... 535
Seat heaters ......................... 546
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 673
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 658
High-voltage components ...... 109
Hill-start assist control............ 518
Hood ......................................... 589
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Power 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
Power windows ........................ 330
Catch protection function ...... 331
Door lock linked window
operation............................. 332
Jam protection function ......... 331
Operation .............................. 330
Window lock switch ............... 330
Pre-Crash Safety system
(PCS)....................................... 395
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 399
Function ................................ 395
Warning light ......................... 673
Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 422
Radiator .................................... 598
Radio
*
Rear fog light............................ 375
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Switch ................................... 375Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 674
Rear seat .................................. 319
Rear turn signal lights............. 363
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 326
Outside rear view mirrors...... 328
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 535
Refueling .................................. 379
Capacity ................................ 728
Fuel types ............................. 728
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 381
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 381
Regenerative braking .............. 105
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 542
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 646
Fuses .................................... 649
Light bulbs ............................ 653
Tires ...................................... 627
Wiper rubber ......................... 643
Road accident cautions .......... 113
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 417
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*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.