2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID light

3495-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Q The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Q Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operati on several times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, thi s function will
not operate while driving.
Q Raindrop sensor
O If the wiper switch is turned to the position while the power switch is in
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
O If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
O If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85C (185F) or higher, or -15C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case , operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
Q If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washe r fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Q Customization
Settings of AUTO mode operation can be changed. (Customizable f eatures:
 P. 724)
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OThe raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.IO53PH040

3505-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
WARNING
QCaution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
Q Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshie ld becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Q When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
Q When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
Q When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle w ill be damaged.
Q To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybri d system
is off.

3535-4. Refueling
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Driving
Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open and hang it on the back of
the fuel filler door.
Q When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Open the back door and remove the
cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.
Pull the lever backward and check that
the fuel lid opens.
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3545-4. Refueling
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
Q When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

3585-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
WARNING
QTo avoid malfunction of the front camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
O Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-
sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc . from
the area of the windshield in front of the front camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authori zed
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. ( P. 527)
O If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, r eplace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
O Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
O Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recali brated. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repair er, or any
reliable repairer for details.
O Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
O Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
ODo not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm [4.0 in.] to the
right and left from the center of the front
camera)

3595-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
ODo not dirty or damage the front camera.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the le ns.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.
O Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
O Do not disassemble the front camera.
O Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
O Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Contact any authorized Toyota re tailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
O If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front camera.
O Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

3665-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)QIf a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in
the system.
OIn the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When
the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
SituationActions
When the area around a cam-
era is covered with dirt, mois-
ture (fogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc.), or
other foreign matter
Using the wiper and A/C function,
remove the dirt and other attached mat-
ter. (P. 527)
When the temperature around
the front camera is outside of
the operational range, such as
when the vehicle is in the sun or
in an extremely cold environ-
ment
If the front camera is hot, such as after
the vehicle had been parked in the sun,
use the air conditioning system to
decrease the temperature around the
front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehi-
cle was parked, depending on its type,
the sunlight reflected from the surface
of the sunshade may cause the tem-
perature of the front camera to become
excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold
environment, use the air conditioning
system to increase the temperature
around the front camera.
The area in front of the front
camera is obstructed, such as
when the hood is open or a
sticker is attached to the part of
the windshield in front of the
front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc.
to clear the obstruction.
When “Pre-Collision System
Unavailable” is displayed.Check whether there is attached materi-
als on the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover, and if there is, remove it.

3675-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
OIn the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are
detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-
tional.
If the message does not disappear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such
as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining
into the front camera
• Depending on the conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle, the radar may
judge the surrounding environment can not be properly recognized. In
that case, “Pre-Collision System Unavailable” is displayed.