2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID four wheel drive

3195-1. Before driving
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
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Driving
NOTICE
QWhen encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
O Engine stalling
O Short in electrical components
O Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorize d repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following:
O Brake function
O Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
O Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. Wh en the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground. In this case, transport the vehicle with both front whe els or all four
wheels lifted. ( P. 650)

5125-5. Using the driving support systems
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)QOperating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
OThe shift position is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
OThe vehicle is stopped
OThe accelerator pedal is not depressed
OThe parking brake is not engaged
QAutomatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
OShift the shift position to P or N
OThe accelerator pedal is depressed
OThe parking brake is engaged
ONo more than 2 seconds have elapsed after the brake pedal is released.
QSounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC and
hill-start assist control systems
OA sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid system is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
OAny of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
QECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred.
OOperating sound heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is operated.
OMotor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
OOperating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or two min-
utes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.
QEPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q When towing the vehicle
Q While towing
O When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The t owing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hi t peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
O Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
Q Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
O The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towi ng eyelets
for this vehicle on another vehicle.
O Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.