2023 TOYOTA PRIUS power steering

5767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Shift the shift position to N* and release the parking brake.
*: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift position can
not be confirmed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing ser-
vice before towing.
■ While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 600, 619)
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. The towing eyelet
installed in this hole cannot be used for
towing another vehicle.
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5817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Low engine oil pressure warning light
(warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The emission control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
■ When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P. 598, 618
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suffi-
ciently.
● Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
● If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
( P. 531)
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.

5887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire pres-
sure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on even after tire inflat ion pressure adjustment, it is proba-
ble that you have a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire
by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
● Vehicles with spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly (vehi-
cles with the tire pressure warning system)
Do not install tires with different specif ications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

6167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.
● If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2
or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.
NOTICE
■ When performing an emergency repair
● A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if
the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergenc y repair with the repair kit.
● The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
● Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may
occur.
● Make sure the sealant bottle of the repair kit is in a vertical position. The
repair kit does not operate properly when it is laid.
■ Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do
not connect the repair kit to any other source.
● If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care
not to allow fuel to contact it.
● Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or
water.
● Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of children.
● Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as
the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

690Alphabetical index
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ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 441
Eco drive mode ........................ 351
Electric motor (traction motor)
Location .................................. 79
Specification.......................... 657
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ....................................... 442
Function ................................ 442
Warning light ......................... 581
Electronic key .......................... 172
Battery-saving function ......... 189
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 636
Replacing the battery ............ 554
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB).............. 441
Emergency brake signal ......... 442
Emergency flashers................. 568
Emergency brake signal ....... 442
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 602
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 580
If a warning light turns on ...... 580
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 589
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 639
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 636
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 634
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 650
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is
rising ................................... 570If you have a flat tire ..... 598, 618
If you lose your keys ..... 173, 176
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 579
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 569
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 572
If your vehicle overheats ....... 645
Energy monitor ................ 130, 166
Engine....................................... 656
Accessory mode ................... 246
Compartment ........................ 514
Engine switch (power
switch) ................................ 244
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 50
Hood ..................................... 511
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 244
Identification number ............ 656
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 634
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 569
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 244
Overheating .......................... 645
Power switch......................... 244
Engine coolant ......................... 518
Capacity ................................ 662
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 452
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Engine oil.................................. 515
Capacity ................................ 658
Checking ............................... 515
Oil pressure warning light ..... 581
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 452
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 244
Auto power off function ......... 246
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 246
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 569
Starting the hybrid system .... 244
EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................. 442
Function ................................ 442
Warning light ......................... 581
ERA-GLONASS .......................... 74
EV drive mode .......................... 250
EV indicator .............................. 132
EVAK ........................................... 74
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50
Extended Headlight
Lighting system ..................... 263First-aid kit storage space ...... 481
Flat tire.............................. 598, 618
Floor mat .................................... 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 664
Transmission ........................ 663
Washer ................................. 526
Fog lights ................................. 270
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Switch ................................... 270
Footwell lights ......................... 470
Front camera ............................ 283
Front doors .............................. 177
Front fog lights ........................ 270
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Switch ................................... 270
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 584
Front position lights ................ 261
Light switch ........................... 261
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW) ........ 461
Front seats ............................... 194
Adjustment ............................ 194
Cleaning................................ 502
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Head restraints ..................... 199
Seat heaters ......................... 468
Front turn signal lights ........... 259
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Turn signal lever ................... 259F

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P position switch ..................... 254
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 394
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System)....... 405
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 381
Parking brake ........................... 260
Operation .............................. 260
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 260
Parking lock ............................. 254
Parking Support Brake
function .................................. 394
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 296
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 300
Function ................................ 296
Warning light ......................... 582
Personal lights ......................... 470
Switch ................................... 471
Wattage................................. 667
Power control unit coolant ..... 518
Capacity ................................ 662
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 452
Radiator ................................ 520
Power outlets ........................... 486
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering) ..................... 442
Function ................................ 442
Warning light ......................... 581Power switch............................ 244
Auto power off function ......... 246
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 246
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 569
Starting the hybrid system .... 244
Power windows........................ 210
Catch protection function ...... 211
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 212
Jam protection function......... 211
Operation .............................. 210
Window lock switch............... 210
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 296
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 300
Function ................................ 296
Warning light ......................... 582
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 329
Radiator .................................... 520
Radio
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RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ....................................... 375
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 372
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 375
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
(RCTA) .................................... 375
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 372
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 375
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