3
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
2
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
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3. Instrument cluster
Combination meter ............198
Warning lights and
indicators .........................207
Main display .......................215
Multi-information display ....223
Head-up display .................257
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........264
4-1. Key information
Keys ...................................272
4-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors..........................277
Back door...........................282
Smart entry & start
system .............................287
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................318
Rear seats .........................319
Head restraints ..................321
4-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 324
Inside rear view mirror....... 326
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 328
4-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 330
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 336
Cargo and luggage............ 348
Trailer towing..................... 350
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 351
Hybrid transmission........... 357
Turn signal lever................ 363
Parking brake .................... 364
5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 365
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ........................... 369
Fog light switch ................. 375
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 376
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 379
3Instrument cluster
4Operation of each
component
5Driving
5
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
2
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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
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 662
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 663
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 664
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 670
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 671
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 680
If you have a flat tire .......... 688
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 706
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 708
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 712
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 723
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impair ed your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
14Pictorial index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 708
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 674, 680
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 674, 680
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
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521-2. Child safety
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the OFF
position.
The OFF indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
■ “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Neither ON nor OFF indicator light comes on.
● The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to ON or OFF.
Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to OFF.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
■ When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to ON.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.
531-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Riding with children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. ( P. 280, 330)
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the side windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up
or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
631-2. Child safety
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
For safety and security
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved
for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys-
tems approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for “specific vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal”,
category child restraint systems approved for use in this mass
group.
Mass groups
Seating position
Recommended
Child Restraint
Systems
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFF
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
X U*1U
L
“TOYOTA G 0+,
BABY SAFE PLUS”
“TOYOTA MINI”
“TOYOTA G 0+,
BABY SAFE PLUS
with SEAT BELT
FIXATION, BASE
PLATFORM”*3
0+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
X U*1U
L
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
Rearward-
facing —
X
U*1, 2U*2“TOYOTA DUO+” Forward-
facing —
UF*1, 2
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
UF*1, 2U*1, 2U*2
“TOYOTA KIDFIX
XP SICT”*3
(Can be fitted to the
ISOFIX mountings.)
701-2. Child safety
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable seat position for ISOFIX child restraint systems in
this mass group and/or size class.
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of “uni-
versal” category approved for use in this mass group.
IL: Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for
“specific vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal” approved for
use in this mass group.
*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put
the head restraint in the upper most position.
Mass groupsSize class
Seating position
Recommended
Child Restraint
Systems
Front seat
Rear seatPassenger
seat
Carrycot FXX — GX X
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
EXIL
“TOYOTA MINI”
“TOYOTA MIDI” 0+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
EXIL
DXIL
CXIL
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
DXIL — CXIL
BX IUF*
IL*“TOYOTA MIDI”
B1 X IUF*
IL*
“TOYOTA DUO+”
“TOYOTA MIDI”
AX IUF*
IL*“TOYOTA MIDI”