2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID light

411-1. For safe use
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safety and security
WARNING
QSRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
O The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the se at belts.
O The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 7 5 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measu red from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-
eral ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reach ing the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle design s vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even wit h the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back o f the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to s ee the
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This p oints the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still m aintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view o f the instru-
ment panel controls.
O The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passe nger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passen ger sits
upright.
O Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child res traint sys-
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children b e placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. ( P. 54)

451-1. For safe use
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safety and security
QIf the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
O Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed depl oyment (inflation) by hot gases.
O A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
O Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, a nd roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be h ot.
O The windshield may crack.
O The hybrid system will be stopped and fuel supply to the engine will be
stopped. ( P. 99)
O The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (P. 646)
Q SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
O The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an app roximately 20 -
30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold veloci ty will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
O Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
Q SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
O The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mp h]).
O Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.

501-1. For safe use
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is co lorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
Q Important points while driving
O Keep the back door closed.
O If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the side windows and have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or an y reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
Q When parking
O If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
O Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an o pen space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior .
O Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle w hile the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.
Q Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there i s a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaus t noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authoriz ed Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repaire r.

511-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Airbag manual on-off system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator
The “ON” indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on, and
about after 60 seconds it goes off
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
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521-2. Child safety
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
Q “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that the re is a malfunction
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toy ota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O The “OFF” indicator does not illuminate when the airbag manual on-off
switch is set to “OFF”.
O The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger
WARNING
Q When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system i n a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impac t of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
Q When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

741-3. Theft deterrent system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
Q System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
Q Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
O If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
O If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security
system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicl e
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previousl y
registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi -
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
NOTICE
Q To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

761-3. Theft deterrent system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Alar m
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
O A locked door or back door is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function or wireless remote control. (The doors
will lock again automatically.)
O The hood is opened.
O If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving inside
the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote con-
trol. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
O Unlock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote con-
trol.
O Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

811-3. Theft deterrent system
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safety and security
OThe vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
O The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other
kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
O The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur, such
as in a parking garage.
O Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,
causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.
NOTICE
Q To ensure the intrusion sensor functions correctly
O Installing accessories other than genuine Toyota parts or leaving objects
between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the
detection performance.
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O To ensure that the sensors operate
properly, do not touch or cover them.
O Do not spray air fresheners or other
products directly into the sensor holes.