2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID light

3965-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P. 782)

3975-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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Driving
Fog light switch
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again turns only the rear fog lights off.
■ Fog lights can be used when
Front fog lights: The front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
The fog lights offer improved visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Operating instructions
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NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

3985-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.
Off
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
When is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Operating the wiper lever
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3995-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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Driving
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation se veral times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, this function will
not operate while driving.
■ Raindrop sensor
● If the wiper switch is turned to the position while the power switch is in
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
● If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85C (185F) or higher, or -15C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
■ Customization
Settings of AUTO mode operation can be changed. (Customizable features:
 P. 782)
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
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4005-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

4035-4. Refueling
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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Driving
Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open and hang it on the back of
the fuel filler door.
■ When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Open the back door and remove the
cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.
Pull the lever backward and check that
the fuel lid opens.
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4045-4. Refueling
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

4085-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or cover ed with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to t he windshield, it will still be neces-
sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the front camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. ( P. 577)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for details.
● Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm [4.0 in.] to the
right and left from the center of the front
camera)