2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID parking brake

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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

17Pictorial index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 662
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Audio system
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 662
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Audio system
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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.

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Plug-in hybrid system
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic el ectrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 664)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

1562-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
Before charging, always check the following items.
●The parking brake is applied.(P. 364)
●The headlights are switched off or set to AUTO, and lights such as
the emergency flashers and interior lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The power switch is off. (P. 351)
Before charging, make sure that each part of the charging cable is in
good condition. (P. 135)
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to the
vehicle, even if the power switch is operated.
●If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be possi-
ble.
●When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position can-
not be changed from P to another position.
■During charging
The followings occur, however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
●The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle.
●During charging, the sound of the fan may be heard from the charging
equipment cooling air intake vents. (P. 159)
●During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding area in which
the charging equipment is installed may get warm.
Confirm the following before charging
Inspecting the charging cable

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Instrument cluster
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder lightP. 674
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light P. 674
*1Master warning light P. 674
*1Tire pressure warning light P. 675
Indicators
Warning lightsPages
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 363
Tail light indicator P. 365
Parking brake indicator P. 364
Headlight high beam indicator P. 365
Front fog light indicator P. 375

3194-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 358)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 318)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 321)
Close the lid of rear seat auxiliary box if it is opened. (P. 555)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
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Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide