5665-6. Driving tips
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
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7Maintenance and care
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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
7268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
●If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.
■ If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
● If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown,
this may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
● If “Engine Oil Pressure Low” is shown, this may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunction.”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Exhaust Filter Full See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display is shown, follow the instruction. ( P. 5 5 8 )
■ If “Shift System Not Active Apply Parking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a temporary operation failure or malfunction in the shift control sys-
tem. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 729)
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely While Park-
ing See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 729)
7578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
To install the engine cover, conduct the removal procedure in
reverse. After installing, check that the fixed pins are inserted
securely.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■ When opening the cover of the positive (+) battery terminal
P. 645
■ Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt battery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Some systems may require initialization. (P. 792)
■ When removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
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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
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Emergency brake signal ......... 560
Emergency flashers................. 704
Emergency brake signal ....... 560
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 731
Energy monitor ................ 233, 272
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 375
Compartment ........................ 637
Engine switch ........................ 373
Exhaust gas precautions......... 50
Hood ..................................... 634
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 373
Identification number............. 772
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 749
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 373
Overheating .......................... 761
Power switch ......................... 373
Engine coolant ......................... 641
Capacity ................................ 776
Checking ............................... 641
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566Engine oil ................................. 638
Capacity ................................ 773
Checking ............................... 638
Oil pressure warning light ..... 715
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566
Engine switch (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
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering)................................. 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
EV City mode switch ................. 98
EV driving range ...................... 119
EV mode ..................................... 95
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 98
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50
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Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 224
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 773
Opener
Back door .............................. 288
Fuel filler door ....................... 403
Hood ..................................... 634
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 350
Adjustment ............................ 350
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 473
Folding .................................. 350
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 577
Outside temperature
display .................................... 222
Overhead console.................... 598
Overheating .............................. 761
P position switch ..................... 380
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 510
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System)....... 523
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 499Parking brake ........................... 386
Operation .............................. 386
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 386
Parking lock ............................. 380
Parking Support Brake
function .................................. 510
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 418
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 422
Function ................................ 418
Warning light ......................... 716
Personal lights ......................... 591
Switch ................................... 592
Wattage ................................ 779
Plug-in hybrid system ............... 94
Driving tips ............................ 115
EV City mode .......................... 95
EV driving range ................... 119
EV mode ................................. 95
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 98
Features.................................. 94
How to charge....................... 165
HV mode ................................. 95
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode ........... 95
Power control unit coolant ..... 641
Capacity ................................ 776
Checking ............................... 641
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566
Radiator ................................ 643
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Warning lights .......................... 215
ABS ....................................... 715
Brake Override System ......... 719
Brake system ........................ 714
Charging system ................... 714
Drive-Start Control ................ 719
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 717
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 715
Electric power steering
system ................................ 715
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light...................... 717
High coolant temperature...... 716
Low engine oil pressure ........ 715
Low fuel level ........................ 717
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 715
Master warning light .............. 717
Open door ............................. 717
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 719
PCS....................................... 716
PKSB OFF indicator.............. 717
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 717
Seat belt reminder light ......... 717
Slip indicator ......................... 716
SRS....................................... 715
Tire pressure ......................... 718
Warning messages .................. 723Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 602
Washer...................................... 398
Checking ............................... 648
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566
Switch ................................... 398
Washing and waxing ............... 616
Water-repellent coating........... 617
Wheels ...................................... 667
Replacing wheels.................. 669
Size ....................................... 779
Window glasses....................... 352
Window lock switch ................ 352
Windows ................................... 352
Power windows ..................... 352
Rear window defogger .......... 577
Washer ................................. 398
Windshield wipers ................... 398
Handling the wiper arms ....... 621
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 398
Replacing the wiper insert .... 685
Winter driving tips ................... 566
Wiper insert replacement........ 685
Wireless charger...................... 607
Wireless remote control.......... 278
Battery-Saving Function ....... 295
Locking/Unlocking................. 283
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 585
Replacing the battery ............ 688