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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
3Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
4Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
5DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 56
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 76
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 83
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system features ............................. 86
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ....................... 99
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 106
EV driving range................ 109 2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 111
Charging cable .................. 116
Smart lid & connector locking system ................. 122
Power sources that can be used................................. 132
Charging methods ............. 135
Charging tips ..................... 140
Things to know before charging........................... 142
How to charge ................... 147
Using the charging schedule function ............................ 158
When normal charging cannot be carried out....... 181
3. Instrument cluster Combination meter ............ 192
Warning lights and indicators ......................... 201
Main display....................... 209
Multi-information display ............................. 220
Head-up display................. 253
Energy monitor/ consumption screen
(vehicles with 7-inch
display) ............................ 261
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display) ..... 266
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3Instrument cluster
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 661
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 706
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 681
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 664
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192, 194
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6711
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■Switches
Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)
switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
EV/HV mode selection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
EV auto mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Charging schedule switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 309
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 309
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2-2. Charging
Using the charging schedule function
When registering the charge schedule, the following settings ca n be
changed.
■Select the charging mode
One of the two following c harging modes can be selected.
*1: Charging schedule function is performed in accordance with the clock in
the instrument cluster. Before registering the charge schedule, check the
clock settings to the proper time.
*2: There might be a slight error in the timing when charging star ts due to the
state of the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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Repeated setting
The periodic charging schedule can be set by selecting your
desired day of the week.
■Air conditioning-linked s etting (“Climate Prep”)
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, the vehicle air c ondi-
tioning system ( P. 508, 520) can be set to automatically operate*
according to the set time.
By adjusting the cabin temperature in advance, passengers can e njoy a
pleasant interior immediately after entering the vehicle.
*: Operation starts approximately 10 minutes before the set depar ture time.
Charging can be carried out at the desired time by registering
the charge schedule. Also, it is possible to set the charging
schedule to one’s preferences, such as having charging com-
plete by a certain departure time or be carried out at the same
time on certain days.
Settings of the charging schedule function
Charging modeOperation description
“Start”Starts charging at the set time*1 and finishes
charging when fully charged.
*2
“Departure”
Starts charging to finish at the set time.
When this setting is selected, the air conditioning-
linked function can be used.
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Instrument cluster3
3. Instrument clusterCombination meter............ 192
Warning lights and indicators ........................ 201
Main display ...................... 209
Multi-information display............................. 220
Head-up display ................ 253
Energy monitor/ consumption screen
(vehicles with 7-inch
display) ........................... 261
Energy monitor/ consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display) .... 266
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3. Instrument cluster
Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (P. 209)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, su ch as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display ( P. 220)
The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition, electric-
ity consumption and fuel consumption history. Also, the operati on contents
of the driving support systems and the combination meter display settings
can be changed by switching to the settings screen.
Warning lights and indicators ( P. 2 0 1 )
The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle ’s systems.
Clock (P. 197)
The large meter uses 2 liquid crystal displays to display infor ma-
tion such as the vehicle condition , driving status, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption.
Combination meter layout
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1933. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen displa y and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.
Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
( P. 213)
Pressing , , or
performs such operations as
scrolling the screen
*, switching
the contents of the display
* and
moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform s uch operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display ca n be
switched, marks are displayed to indicate the direction of oper ation (such
as and ).
Operations related to the combination meter
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