2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

4657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is temporarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is temporarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) 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 any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer immediately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
 If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
 Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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An attempt was made to change the shift position
when the 12-volt battery voltage was low.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Maintain the hybrid system operation state for approximately 15 minutes or more torecharge the 12-volt battery.
 The hybrid system will not start: Start the hybrid system by following the “If the12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
( P. 513).  The message appears frequently: The 12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if this continues. Have the 12-volt batteryinspected at any author ized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
The shift lever and P position switch were repeat-
edly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Wait approximately 20 seconds and change
the shift position.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to B when the shift position was P or N.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position to R, D or B with the power switch on (READY
indicator turned off). A buzzer also sounds.
 After starting the hybrid system, change the shift position to R, D or B*.
*: When changing the shift position to B, first
change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
An attempt was made to change the shift position
from P with the brake pedal released.
A buzzer also sounds.
 When changing the shift position from P,
depress the brake pedal.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to B when the shift position was R.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
 Change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to D while the vehicle was driven in reverse.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
 Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift
position.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to R while the vehicle was moving forward.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
 Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift
position.
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
 To shift the shift position to P, stop the
vehicle completely and press the P posi-
tion switch.
 To continue driving, shift the shift position
to D or R.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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4687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Insufficient 12-volt battery charge
The parking lock mechanism may not function.
The hybrid system may not be able to start.
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.
After charging the 12-volt battery, the message
may continue to be displayed until the shift
position is changed from P.
A buzzer also sounds.
 When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
 Maintain the hybrid system operation state
for approximately 15 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
 The hybrid system will not start: Start the
hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
( P. 513).
 If the message does not disappear: The
12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if
this continues. Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at any author ized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Shift control system malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• The parking lock mechanism may not func-
tion. When parking, choose a level location
and apply the parking brake securely.
• 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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4697-2. 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 any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately. If not inspected, vehicle systems may
stop operating normally.
Shift control system communication malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• 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. 236) 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.
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Other displayed messages
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent
may be blocked or there may be a gap in the
duct.
 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid
battery (traction battery) cooling compo-
nent at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, battery charge is low,
speed is higher than the EV drive mode operat-
ing speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the EV drive mode when it becomes
available.

4717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (P. 231).
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the battery charge is low, speed is higher than
the EV drive mode operating speed range,
accelerator pedal is depressed too much) may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used as the
vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
or less
 Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h
(32 mph) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used due to
the vehicle speed being too high
 Slow down.
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
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4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Warning message in dynamic radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■ Warning buzzer
 P. 453