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7498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (P. 165)
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (P. 751)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 1 1 0 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (P. 7 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
( P. 376, 729)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 750)
● There is a possibility that the temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low (approximately below -30 C
[-22 F]). (P. 110, 375)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 755)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 644)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 373)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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804Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Flat tire ...................................... 731
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 778
Transmission......................... 777
Washer.................................. 648
Fog lights.................................. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Follow me home system ......... 388
Footwell lights.......................... 591
Front doors............................... 283
Front fog lights ........................ 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 717
Front position lights ................ 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)......... 575
Front seats ............................... 339
Adjustment ............................ 339
Cleaning ................................ 622
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 343
Seat heaters.......................... 589
Front turn signal lights............ 385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Fuel ........................................... 401
Capacity ................................ 772
Fuel gauge ............................ 222
Information ............................ 780
Refueling ............................... 401
Type ...................................... 772
Warning light ......................... 717
Fuel consumption ............ 244, 275
Average fuel consumption .... 244
Current fuel consumption ...... 275Fuel filler door.......................... 403
Opener .................................. 403
Refueling............................... 401
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 403
Fuses ........................................ 691
Glove box ................................. 595
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 343
Head-up display ....................... 264
Headlights ................................ 387
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 389
Follow me home system ....... 388
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 572
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) ............................... 154
Outside rear view mirrors...... 577
Seat heaters ......................... 589
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 716
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 700
High-voltage components ...... 108
Hill-start assist control............ 559
Hood ......................................... 634
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 613
Grocery bag hook ................. 601
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 30
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Power outlets ........................... 606
Power sources ......................... 149
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering) ..................... 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
Power switch ............................ 373
Auto power off function ......... 375
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 375
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
Starting the hybrid system .... 373
Power windows ........................ 352
Catch protection function ...... 353
Door lock linked window
operation............................. 354
Jam protection function ......... 353
Operation .............................. 352
Window lock switch ............... 352
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 418
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 422
Function ................................ 418
Warning light ......................... 716
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 451
Radiator .................................... 643
Radio
*
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ....................................... 493
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 489
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 493Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
(RCTA) .................................... 493
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 489
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 493
Rear fog light ........................... 397
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 717
Rear seat .................................. 341
Rear turn signal lights............. 385
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 348
Outside rear view mirrors...... 350
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 577
Refueling .................................. 401
Capacity ................................ 772
Fuel types ............................. 772
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 403
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 403
Regenerative braking .............. 103
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 585
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 688
Fuses .................................... 691
Light bulbs ............................ 695
Tires ...................................... 669
Wiper insert........................... 685
Road accident cautions .......... 112
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 445
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 445
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*: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.