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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)5-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 377
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 389
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 399
Driving mode select switch .............................. 415
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 417
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 421
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 424
Intuitive parking assist ....... 429
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .............................. 439
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 451
Driving assist systems....... 485
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 491 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 496
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 507
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................ 518
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters..................... 522
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 524• Front interior light .......... 525
• Front personal lights ...... 525
• Rear interior light ........... 526
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 527• Glove box ...................... 528
• Console box .................. 528
• Cup holders ................... 529
• Bottle holders/door pockets.................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 531
Luggage compartment features ........................... 532
6Interior features
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyot
a contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when unde r the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judg ment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistake s that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
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 serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding 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 p laying with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, hea t build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
21Pictorial index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)TRIP switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Audio remote control switches
*2
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 523
Talk switch
*2
Telephone switches*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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2-2. Charging
■Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration).
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
• When the doors are locked with the smart key system,
wireless remote control or
door lock switch, the charging
port lid is also locked.
(P. 275, 277)
• If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked,
the charging port lid locks.
When the charging cable is con-
nected to the charging inlet, the
user is informed of the charging
status of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) by the statuses of 3
indicators (turned off, illuminated
or flashing).
■During charging
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
About less than halfFlashesNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedFlashesNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedFlashes
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Plug-in hybrid system
Locking the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote
control. (P. 275, 276)
The charging port lid will be locked.
If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked, the charging port
lid locks.
■Charging port lid
●If the rear edge of the charging port lid (the position shown i n the illustra-
tions on P. 109 and 120) is pressed when the doors are locked a nd you are
not carrying the electronic key, the charging port lid opens slightly, but
remains locked. Carry an electronic key or unlock the doors, and then press
the charging port lid twice to open it.
● If the charging port lid is opened and closed repeatedly, the charging port lid
lock may not operate in order to protect the system. In this case, press the
charging port lid twice after a while.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivat ed. If the smart
key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the ch arging port
lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following proc edures.
● Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. ( P. 120)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door loc k switch.
( P. 276, 277)
The charging port lid can be locked if the step and is perfor med in
reverse.
● Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door l ock
switch. ( P. 276, 277)
Open the charging port lid. ( P. 120)
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging connector locking system
●If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the charging
connector locking system may not work to protect the system. In this case,
wait for a while before operating the switch again.
● The charging connector locking system does not guarantee to pre vent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector can not be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivat ed. If the
smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be locked and unlocked by performing the following
procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
( P. 276, 277)
Insert the charging connector into the charging inlet (only whe n locking
the charging connector).
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will lock or unlock.
● When the charging connector lock setting ( P. 124) is set to “Auto Lock”,
the above procedures are only necessary when unlocking. When se t to
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”, the connector lock function operates, even if the
smart key system is deactivated.
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Connector lock pin
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2-2. Charging
Charging starts immediately, even though charge schedule is reg istered
“Charge Now” is set to “On”
When charging according to the
timer, set “Charge Now” to “Off”.
( P. 163, 172)
Charge schedule is set to “Off”Check that charge schedule is not
set to “Off”. ( P. 161, 171)
Charging mode is set to “Departure”
and schedule departure time is
close to current time
When the system determines that
there is no time to finish charging by
the set scheduled departure time, it
starts charging immediately. Check
the charge schedules.
Charging cable was removed and
reinserted while charging indicator
was flashing
If the charging cable is removed and
reinserted while the charging indica-
tor is flashing, the charging timer is
canceled (P. 146). Temporarily
remove the charging cable, and then
reconnect it.
The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem was operated
When the Remote Air Conditioning
System is operated, the system will
start charging immediately, even if
the charge schedule is registered.
To carry out charging using the
timer, stop the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System, and then reconnect
the charging cable.
“Traction Battery Heater” ( P. 132)
operated
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, “Traction Battery
Heater” may operate before
charging starts. Check the status of
the charging indicator. ( P. 112)
Outside temperature is low and
hybrid battery (traction battery)
warming control (P. 133) of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) oper-
ated
(Alaska and Canada only)When hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) operates,
the timer settings are ignored and
charging starts immediately. In order
to protect the hybrid battery (traction
battery), allow charging to continue.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
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4-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system (P. 286)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
• Operating the Remote Air Con- ditioning System ( P. 518)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 2 7 6 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 2 7 6 )
Opens the side windows
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( P. 276)
Operates Remote Air Condi-
tioning System ( P. 518)
Sounds the alarm ( P. 271)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
The keys
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Wireless remote control
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