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7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........616 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........622 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................628 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................631 
Hood ..................................634 
Positioning a floor jack .......636 
Engine compartment..........637 
Tires ...................................650 
Tire inflation pressure ........665 
Wheels ...............................667 
Replacing the tire ...............669 
Air conditioning filter ..........681 
Wiper insert  
replacement .....................685 
Electronic key battery ........688 
Checking and replacing  
fuses ................................691 
Light bulbs .........................695 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 704 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 705 
If the vehicle is trapped in  
rising water...................... 706 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 707 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 713 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 714 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 723 
If you have a flat tire .......... 731 
If the hybrid system will  
not start ........................... 749 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly ........ 751 
If the 12-volt battery is  
discharged ...................... 755 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 761 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 766
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises 

881-3. Theft deterrent system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. 
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of 
the following. 
● Nobody is in the vehicle. 
● The side windows are closed before the alarm is set. 
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle. 
■ Triggering of the alarm 
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) 
● The doors are unlocked using the 
mechanical key. 
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door 
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an 
inside lock button. 
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked. 
( P. 755) 

1242-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Except during charging
The hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate
*1
while the charging port lid is open and any of the followings are per-
formed.
●When an electronic key is carried near the effective range
*2 
(P. 294)
●When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
■When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
*
*
: If the push lifter (P. 171) is pushed in, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators may flash.
Charging status of the 
hybrid battery 
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
About less than halfIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
123 

1682-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
If the charging indicator flashes
after inserting the charging con-
nector:
The charge schedule is regis-
tered (P. 176). Carry an elec-
tronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch
to unlock the charging connec-
tor.
After temporarily removing the charging connector, reinsert it within
approximately 5 seconds. (P. 168)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 130 and follow the correction
procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may become
hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (When using Mode 2 charging
cable.)
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
●The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display. (P. 159)
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount. 
(P. 123)
■If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule (P. 176) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P. 184)
●While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
P. 145 

1712-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
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■Charging time 
 P. 153 
■ Safety function 
Charging will not start when the charging connector is not locked. If the 
charging indicator does not illuminate even when the charging connector is 
inserted, remove and reinsert the connector, and then check that the charging
indicator illuminates. 
■ When the outside temperature is low or high 
The level shown on the remaining charge display ( P. 242) may drop slightly 
when the power switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been com- 
pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction. 
■ Charging time may increase 
 P. 154 
■ While charging 
When the power switch is turned to ON mode and the energy monitor dis- 
plays, the charging connector is displayed on the energy monitor and the flow 
of electricity during charging is displayed ( P. 233). Also, when the charging 
connector is locked,   is displayed. 
■ If the charging cable cannot be unlocked 
 P. 146 
■ When removing the charging connector 
■ Push lifter 
Carry an electronic key and press the 
charging connector lock switch and check
that the lock is released, and then pull the 
charging connector towards you. 
When the charging port lid is open, make 
sure not to touch the push lifter. If it is
touched accidentally, the charging port lid 
or connector lock may operate. 
If they are accidentally operated, carry an 
electronic key or unlock the doors, and 
then press the charging connector lock 
switch to unlock.Push lifter 

2804-1. Key information
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 688)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself (P. 688). However, as there is a
danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers 

2814-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.
■If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery. 
(P. 688)
■Replacing the battery
P. 688
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in
your possession) has been registered.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism. 

2844-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 87)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 751)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 688) When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.