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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
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including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
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vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used.
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which are not genuine Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation
involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of non-genuine Toyota spare parts or accessories may not be
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such as Toyota Safety Sense and there is a danger that it will not work prop-
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311-1. For safe use
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may r esult or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an acc ident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Q When installing the driver’s floor mat
O Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
O Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
O Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
O Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
O Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Q Before driving
OCheck that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
O With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.

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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791-3. Theft deterrent system
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safety and security
The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
QSetting the intrusion sensor
The intrusion sensor will be set automatically when the alarm i s set.
( P. 7 6 )
QCanceling the intrusion sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehic le,
make sure to disable the intrusion sensor before setting the al arm,
as they will respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the power switch off.
A message is displayed on the multi-information display for app roxi-
mately 4 seconds asking if you wish to cancel the intrusion sen sor.
Press or of the
meter control switch on the
steering wheel, select “Yes”
and then press .
If an operation is not performed
for approximately 5 seconds,
the message will be automati-
cally extinguished and the intru-
sion sensor will not be canceled.
The intrusion sensor will revert to on each time the power swit ch is
turned to ON mode.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped)
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862-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
EV City mode (P. 8 8 )
When a sufficient amount of electricity for EV driving is remaining in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
*1, the operation mode can be
switched to EV City mode.
EV City mode limits motor output and minimizes the operation of
the gasoline engine.
*2 Therefore, the vehicle can be driven with
only electric motor (traction motor) in city areas, etc.
When in EV City mode, the EV City mode indicator illuminates.
*1: The amount of remaining charge can be checked on the multi-informa-
tion display etc. (P. 232)
*2: When acceleration is required, fully depress the accelerator pedal to
start the gasoline engine.
HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is driven using both the gasoline
engine and electric motor (traction motor). (P. 9 2 )
OIf electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode is not remaining,
the operation mode will be automatically switched to HV mode.
OThe operation mode can be switched to HV mode at any timing
by operating the switch to keep electricity for EV driving etc.
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(P. 88). Switching to HV mode when driving on a highway or
when driving uphill is recommended in order to conserve battery
power.
When in HV mode, the EV drive mode indicator and EV City mode indi-
cator turn off.
*: The EV driving range may reduce even after switching to HV mode.
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872-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode (P. 8 9 )
Electricity generated in the gasoline engine can be charged in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) by switching to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode when electricity needed for EV driv-
ing is not remaining.*
OThe system may not be able to switch to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode due to the state of the plug-in hybrid
system. (P. 9 0 )
OCharging time differs depending on the driving state of the vehi-
cle when driving in hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mode indicator illuminates.
*: When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery can be charged while driving. However, the gasoline engine runs
to charge the battery and fuel consumption becomes higher compared
with driving in HV mode.
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932-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
In order to make EV/EV City mode
available, charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) from an
external power source before
using the vehicle.
Even if charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has not been
completed, the vehicle can be
driven. However, if there is not
enough charge remaining, it is pos-
sible that the vehicle cannot be
driven in EV/EV City mode or the
EV driving range will become
shorter.
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
Q Regenerative braking
O In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the rech arging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in
D or B.
• The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift posi tion in D or
B.
O While the GPF system (P. 508) is operating to regenerate the exhaust gas
filter, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may not be rechar ged.
Q EV driving range
O The EV driving range is displayed on the multi-information display etc.
( P. 215, 231, 238, 255)
O The EV driving range changes in accordance with the charge status of the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the speed of the vehicle, et c.
O Even if there is enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), EV driving may be canceled and both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used depending on the situation. ( P. 94)
Charging (P. 1 1 1 )
Vehicle proximity notification system