2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

4975-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Using the exit parallel parking assist mode to depart
With the shift position in P, press the S-IPA switch and check that
the display on the multi-information display switches to “Exit Par-
allel Parking”.
Operate the turn signal lever ( P. 363) to select whether you
would like to depart to the left or right.
If there are any obstacles in the direction the vehicle is departing in, the
system determines that it is not possible to depart, and assist control is
stopped.
When the shift position is changed to R (or D) according to the
advice display on the screen ( P. 487), a high-pitched beep is
emitted and assist control will start.
Step and onward is for cases in which the advice display shows “Shift
to [R]” after operating the turn signal lever to select a departure direc-
tion.
● When the steering wheel auto operation starts, the steering
wheel auto operation display ( P. 487) and assistance level
indicator ( P. 487) will be shown in the display area.
● To stop assist control, press the S-IPA switch.
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
● When backing up too quickly, a sharp beeping sound is emit-
ted and assist control is stopped. ( P. 511)
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4985-5. Using the driving support systems
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When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume an ordinary driving posture, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
● When departure cannot be accomplished on the first try and
multi-turn maneuvering is necessary, proceed to step .
● When multi-turn maneuvering is not necessary, proceed to
step ( P. 499).
When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
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4995-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, steps to may
need to be repeated.
When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume an ordinary driving posture, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
When the vehicle has nearly
reached the take-off point, a
high-pitched beep is emitted
and assist control finishes.
From there, grasp the steer-
ing wheel and proceed for-
ward.
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5005-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Exit parallel parking assist mode
● During assist control, if the driver determines that they are at a position
where take-off is possible and operates the steering wheel, assist control is
stopped at that position.
● Assist control cannot be used if there are no parked vehicles ahead, or if the
gap between the front of your vehicle and the vehicle parked ahead is too
large.
● When using the exit parallel parking assist mode, the assist mode may be
not be able to operate depending on the surrounding environment.
NOTICE
● The detection range of the sensors (P. 464) is limited. Directly confirm
the safety of your surroundings, and if there is a possibility of a contact
accident, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
● It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal.
● When departing for a position from which you can take off, directly confirm
the safety of your surroundings.

5015-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Function summary
Stop so that the center of the target parking spot appears nearly
perpendicular to the vehicle. If the space is detectable, the forward
guidance function can be used. Furthermore, depending on the
parking space and other conditions, multi-turn maneuvering assist
control is also provided if necessary.
Stop so that the center of the
target parking spot appears
nearly perpendicular to the
vehicle. Then press the S-
IPA switch 2 times to select
back-in parking assist mode.
Steering wheel auto opera-
tion starts when the vehicle
begins to move.
A sound is issued and a dis-
play is shown to notify you
when the vehicle reaches the
position to start backing up
from.
If the detected parking space or
road width (distance to the side
of the road across from the park-
ing space) is narrow, or if there
are obstacles in front of the vehi-
cle, guidance will not be issued.
Parking is complete
This completes the assist mode.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, guidance to starting
points for moving forward and backing up, as well as the steering wheel
auto operation, are repeated any time multi-turn maneuvering is neces-
sary following step from the time the vehicle begins backing up until
parking completes.
How to park next to other vehicles (back-in parking assist mode)
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5025-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Parking
Stop so that the center of the
target parking spot appears
nearly perpendicular to vehi-
cle. Then press the S-IPA
switch 2 times and check that
the display on the multi-infor-
mation display switches to
“Back-in Parking”.
● Visually check the area in
the direction of the arrow
indicating the direction of
the steering wheel auto
operation and the target
parking spot on the dis-
play.
● The mode switches each
time the S-IPA switch is
pressed. ( P. 486)
● When the shift position is not in D or B, the screen will not
switch to the “Back-in Parking” display.
● When the vehicle speed has been detected, the screen
switches to the “Parallel Parking” display. To switch the screen
to the “Back-in Parking” display, stop the vehicle completely
and press the S-IPA switch again.
● The turn signal lever (P. 363) can be operated to select
whether you would like to park to the left or right.
● The system cannot be used when the parking space is narrow
or there is not a sufficient enough area for assist control to
operate. Please refer to the information shown on the multi-
information display to use a different parking space.
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5035-5. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
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Driving
Assume an ordinary driving
posture, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel
without applying any force,
directly confirm the safety of
the area to the front and
around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while
adjusting your speed by
depressing the brake pedal.
When this is done, a high-
pitched beep is emitted and
an indicator on the meter illu-
minates at the same time,
after which assist control will
start.
● When the steering wheel auto operation starts, the steering
wheel auto operation display ( P. 487) and assistance level
indicator ( P. 487) will be shown in the display area.
● To stop assist control, press the S-IPA switch.
● When the vehicle speed is too high, a sharp beeping sound is
emitted and assist control is stopped. ( P. 511)
● If the space turns out to be too narrow after assist control
starts, a sharp beeping sound is emitted and assist control is
stopped.
When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
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5045-5. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle,
confirm that there are no obstacles in the parking space, and
slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
● When the vehicle cannot be cleanly entered within the target
parking spot on the first try and multi-turn maneuvering is nec-
essary, proceed to step .
● When multi-turn maneuvering is not necessary, proceed to
step . ( P. 505)
When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
When you would like to end assist control at your current position,
change the shift position to P.
Assume an ordinary driving posture, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
When a beep sounds once
and the stop display ( P. 487)
is shown on the display, stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
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