
7068-1. Essential information
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If the vehicle is trapped in rising water
● Remove the seat belt first.
● If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
● If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and exit the vehicle through the window.
● If the window can not be opened using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle, and then open the door and exit the
vehicle.
In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.
WARNING
■ Using an emergency hammer* for emergency escape
The rear side windows and rear window of this vehicle can be shattered by
an emergency hammer* used for emergency escape, however, since the
windshield and front side windows are laminated glass they can not be
shattered by an emergency hammer*.
*: Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer, or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency hammer.
■ Escaping the vehicle from the window
There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possi-
ble due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the
size of the window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and
large enough to escape.

7088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When using a flatbed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of the flatbed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

7158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Low engine oil pressure warning light
(warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

7178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes) (If equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake func-
tion
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will come on when the Parking Support Brake
function is turned off ( P. 512)
• The light will come on when the Parking Support Brake
function is operating ( P. 516)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used ( P. 520)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*3
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 6.4 L
(1.7 gal., 1.4 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)*5
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 723
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

7208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer:
A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empt y, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.

796What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (P. 720)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 386)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 714, 723)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 87)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 723)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 714, 723.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

800Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Care ................................... 616, 622
Aluminum wheels .................. 617
Exterior.................................. 616
Front camera......................... 408
Interior ................................... 622
Radar sensor ........................ 407
Seat belts .............................. 625
Water-repellent coating ......... 617
Catch protection function ....... 353
Chains ....................................... 567
Charging ................................... 121
Charging cable ...................... 126
Charging equipment.............. 121
Charging indicator ................. 125
Charging messages .............. 197
Charging precautions ............ 172
Charging procedure .............. 165
Charging time may
increase .............................. 154
Charging schedule
function ............................... 176
High voltage components ..... 108
Information related to
charging display.................. 159
Opening and closing the
charging port lid .................. 122
Power sources
precautions ......................... 151
Power sources that can be
used.................................... 149
Safety functions ............ 161, 171
Solar charging system .......... 188
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......... 192
Charging cable ......................... 126
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ............ 126
Charging cable types ............ 127If the charging cable cannot
be unlocked ........................ 146
Indicator ................................ 130
Maintenance ......................... 136
Replacing the plug-cord ........ 132
Safety functions .................... 129
Charging port ........................... 121
Opening and closing ............. 122
Smart lid & connector
locking system .................... 140
If the charging port lid does
not open ............................. 143
Child restraint system ............... 54
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 67
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 68
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 70
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 53
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 72
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ... 646
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 290
Charging precautions............ 160
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 352
Power window precautions ... 355
Rear door child-protectors .... 286
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 690
Riding with children................. 53
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions........ 589
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801Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ....................... 286
Cleaning............................ 616, 622
Aluminum wheels .................. 617
Exterior.................................. 616
Front camera......................... 408
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 623
Interior ................................... 622
Radar sensor ........................ 407
Seat belts .............................. 625
Water-repellent coating ......... 617
Clock ......................................... 204
Adjustment ............................ 210
Coat hooks ............................... 613
Combination meter .................. 204
Clock adjustment .................. 210
Main display .......................... 222
Multi-information display ....... 230
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 214
Condenser ................................ 643
Console box ............................. 595
Consumption screen ............... 275
Coolant ..................................... 641
Capacity ................................ 776
Checking ............................... 641
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566
Cooling system ........................ 641
Engine overheating ............... 761
Hybrid system overheating ... 763
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 451
Cup holders .............................. 596
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 782Daytime running light
system .................................... 388
Deck board ............................... 600
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...... 577
Rear window ......................... 577
Windshield ............................ 577
Dimension ................................ 770
Display
Drive information................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 451
Energy monitor ............. 233, 272
Head-up display .................... 264
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 438
Main display .......................... 222
Multi-information display ....... 230
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 516
Pre-collision warning............. 419
RCTA detection screen......... 473
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 446
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 527
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 500
Warning messages ............... 723
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 631
Door courtesy lights................ 591
Location ................................ 591
Wattage ................................ 779D