1072-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)■If the vehicle is not used for a long time
●The 12-volt battery may discharge. In this event, charge the 12-volt battery.
(P. 599)
In order to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from becoming
extremely low in charge, charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) from
external power source or start the hybrid system at least once every 2 or 3
months, and turn the power switch off after the gasoline engine has
stopped automatically. (If the gasoline engine does not start up even after
approximately 10 seconds have passed since the “READY” indicator came
on, the power switch can be turned to off without any further action.)
●When the vehicle is left with the charging cable connected, the electricity
consumption amount of the 12-volt battery increases due to controls, such
as the system checking, operating. When the charging cable is not needed,
immediately remove it from the vehicle.
●For vehicles with solar charging system, please refer to P. 186.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction.
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (P. 110)
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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)
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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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