2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V warning lights

4938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning messageDetails/Actions
The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed
with the low beam headlights turned on.
Turn the high beam headlights on before
pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 255)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is
temporarily unavailable
When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is
temporarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
 Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Shift control system malfunction A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. If not inspected, vehi-
cle systems may stop operating normally.
Shift control system communication malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• May not be switched to the P position. When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection func- tion ( P. 178) may not function. Before
turning the power switch off, securely press
the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the
shift position or P position switch operation
indicator lights.
• The power switch may not be able to be
turned off. In this case, the power switch
may be turned off by applying the parking
brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
temA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Turns on or
Flashes)

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AntennaSmart key system ................. 124
Radio .................................... 288
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 252
Function ................................ 252
Warning light ......................... 479
Approach warning ................... 235
Armrest ..................................... 382
Assist grips .............................. 383
Audio input............................... 273
Audio system (Entune Audio) ...................... 269Antenna ................................ 288
Audio input ............................ 273
AUX port ............................... 305
Basic operations ................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio................... 317
CD player .............................. 289
iPod....................................... 295
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 289
Optimal use........................... 286
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 287
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 272
USB memory ........................ 300
Audio system (Entune Premium Audio with Navigation)
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Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 445
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 360 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 117
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................... 184
Automatic High Beam ............. 185
Automatic light control
system.................................... 183
AUX port................................... 273
Auxiliary boxes ................ 375, 377
Back door ................................. 119
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 427
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 523
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 262
Warning light......................... 478
Battery (traction battery) .......... 78
Bluetooth
®............................... 348
Audio system ........................ 317
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 319
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device ........... 311
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 313
Wireless communication....... 306
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

589Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 117
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Clock ................................... 90, 381
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 372
Coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 262
Cooling system ........................ 419
Hybrid system overheating......................... 528
Consumption screen ............... 103
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Cup holders.............................. 373
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 559 Daytime running light
system.................................... 183
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Rear window ......................... 362
Windshield ............................ 362
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 167
Display Drive information .................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 227
Energy monitor ............... 96, 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 92
Warning messages ............... 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 407
Door courtesy lights ............... 368 Location ................................ 368
Wattage ................................ 544D

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Flat tire...................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 542
Transmission ........................ 542
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Footwell lights ......................... 368
Front doors .............................. 114
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 480
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 398
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 138
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 544
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wattage ................................ 544 Fuel
Capacity................................ 538
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Gas station information......... 604
Information............................ 545
Refueling .............................. 195
Type...................................... 538
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 195
Fuses ........................................ 451
Gas station information .......... 604
Garage door opener ................ 386
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 319
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 182 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 184
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 185
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs................... 456, 457, 466
Wattage ................................ 544
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 360
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Seat heaters ......................... 367
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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 466
Hill-start assist control............ 253
Hood ......................................... 409
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 376
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 140
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 539
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 79
Hybrid system ............................ 74 Brake Override System......... 151
Drive-Start Control ................ 151
Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy
monitor/consumption
screen........................... 96, 103
EV drive mode ...................... 173
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid System Indicator........ 101
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 259
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 519
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 75
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 101
Hybrid transmission ................ 175 I/M test ...................................... 406
Identification
Engine .................................. 538
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch (Power switch)....................... 168Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 368
Illuminated entry system ........ 370
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Item to initialize ..................... 567
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 92
Interior lights ........................... 368 Switch ........................... 369, 370
Wattage ................................ 544I

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JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 411
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 507
Jack handle .............................. 507
Jam protection function Panoramic roof shades ......... 384
Power windows ..................... 147
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 124
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Keys .......................................... 110 Electronic key ....................... 110
Engine switch........................ 168
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 521
If you lose your keys ............. 113
Key number plate.................. 110
Keyless entry ........................ 110
Keys ...................................... 110
Mechanical key ..................... 110
Power switch......................... 168
Replacing the battery ............ 449
Warning buzzer..................... 125
Wireless remote control key...................................... 110
Knee airbags .............................. 41 Language
(multi-information display)... 559
LATCH system ........................... 63
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 217
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 409
Hood lock release lever ........ 409
Shift lever.............................. 175
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wiper lever ........................... 192
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Wattage ................................ 544
Light Automatic High Beam system ................................ 185
Door courtesy lights .............. 368
Fog light switch ..................... 191
Headlight switch ................... 182
Illuminated entry system ....... 370
Interior lights ................. 369, 370
Interior light list ..................... 368
Luggage compartment light..................................... 120
Personal lights ...................... 369
Power switch light ................. 368
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Shift lever light ...................... 368
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Vanity lights .......................... 380
Wattage ................................ 544
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 454
Wattage ................................ 544
Luggage cover ......................... 378
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 407
General maintenance ........... 403
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 401
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ....................... 478
Warning messages ............... 487
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 362
Microphone .............................. 320
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Vanity mirrors........................ 380
MP3 disc ................................... 289
Multi-information display Drive information..................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Energy monitor ....................... 96
Language .............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Warning messages ............... 487 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 91
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 196
Hood ..................................... 409
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Folding .................................. 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside temperature display.................................... 365
Overhead console ................... 375
Overheating ............................. 528
Overheating, Engine ............... 528
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.