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5425-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Parking
Stop so that the center of the
target parking spot appears
nearly perpendicular to vehi-
cle. Then press the S-IPA
switch 2 times and check that
the display on the multi-infor-
mation display switches to
“Back-in Parking”.
● Visually check the area in
the direction of the arrow
indicating the direction of
the steering wheel auto
operation and the target
parking spot on the dis-
play.
● The mode switches each
time the S-IPA switch is
pressed. ( P. 526)
● When the shift position is not in D or B, the screen will not
switch to the “Back-in Parking” display.
● When the vehicle speed has been detected, the screen
switches to the “Parallel Parking” display. To switch the screen
to the “Back-in Parking” display, stop the vehicle completely
and press the S-IPA switch again.
● The turn signal lever (P. 385) can be operated to select
whether you would like to park to the left or right.
● The system cannot be used when the parking space is narrow
or there is not a sufficient enough area for assist control to
operate. Please refer to the information shown on the multi-
information display to use a different parking space.
1 m
(3.3 ft.)
1
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5505-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■When the operation is canceled
The S-IPA switch is operated at a space that is too
narrow for the vehicle to park in.
Assist control cannot be used, as there is no
parking space. Proceed to a parking space
that is approximately 2.6 m (8.5 ft.) or larger.
The S-IPA switch is operated in an area where there
are obstacles to the front, and the vehicle cannot
move forward to the starting point for backing up.
Assist control cannot be used, as there are
obstacles in front of the vehicle. Use parking
spaces that have no obstacles in front of
them.
MessageSituation/Handling method
MessageSituation/Handling method
While assist control is operating, the driver changes
the shift position to P or operates the S-IPA switch.
The vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (19 mph) when
searching for a parallel parking assist mode space.
Assist control is started in an area with narrow park-
ing spaces.
The shift position is changed without having used
the turn signal lever to select a departure direction
when using the exit parallel parking assist mode.
Follow the guidance provided by the system.
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5605-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel.
◆Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers
automatically flash to alert the vehicle behind.
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRC/VSC/ABS systems
are operating.
When the TRC/VSC/ABS systems are operating
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5635-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
5
Driving
■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically
re-enabled in the following situations:
●When the power switch is turned off
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
P. 715
■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will oper-
ate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden brak-
ing operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will be canceled in any of the following situa-
tions:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
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7007-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●Headlights
●Daytime running lights
●Front position lights
●Front fog lights
●Front turn signal lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Rear fog lights
●Tail lights
●Stop lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the back-up lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the following situa-
tions:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the light.
■When replacing light bulbs
P. 694
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7048-1. Essential information
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■ Emergency flashers
● If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
● If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
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7859-2. Customization
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
9
Vehicle specifications
■Power windows (P. 352)
■Reverse warning buzzer (P. 382)
■Turn signal lever (P. 385)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (open)Off On – – O
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (close)Off On – – O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open)Off On – – O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (close)Off On – – O
Mechanical key, wireless
remote control linked opera-
tion signal (buzzer)On Off – – O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in RSingleIntermittent––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3Off
––O 5
7
123
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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)
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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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