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3405-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
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3475-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Fog light switch
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again turns only the rear fog lights off.
■ Fog lights can be used when
Front fog lights: The front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
The fog lights offer improved visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Operating instructions
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2
3
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
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3505-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.
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3735-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Operational conditions
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
Each function is operational at the following speed
●Pre-collision warning
●Pre-collision brake assist
●Pre-collision braking
The system may not operate in the following situations:
●If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and
then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
●If the shift position is in R
●When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h
(7 to 110 mph)Approx. 10 to 180 km/h
(7 to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestri-
ansApprox. 10 to 80 km/h
(7 to 50 mph)Approx. 10 to 80 km/h
(7 to 50 mph)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 30 to 180 km/h
(20 to 110 mph)Approx. 30 to 180 km/h
(20 to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestri-
ansApprox. 30 to 80 km/h
(20 to 50 mph)Approx. 30 to 80 km/h
(20 to 50 mph)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h
(7 to 110 mph)Approx. 10 to 180 km/h
(7 to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestri-
ansApprox. 10 to 80 km/h
(7 to 50 mph)Approx. 10 to 80 km/h
(7 to 50 mph)
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4705-5. Using the driving support systems
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■When removing and installing the 12-volt battery
The system needs to be initialized.
The system can be initialized by driving the vehicle straight ahead for 5 sec-
onds or more at a speed of approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or higher.
■ When “PKSB Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display
and the PKSB OFF indicator flashes
● Ice, snow, dirt, etc., may have adhered to the sensor. If this occurs, remove
the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal.
Also, a warning message may be displayed at low temperatures due to ice
forming on the sensor, and the sensor may not detect obstacles. Once the
ice melts, the system will return to normal.
● If this message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown
when the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■ When “PKSB Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-
information display, the PKSB OFF indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds
The system may not be operating properly. Have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
Do not rely solely upon the system. Relying solely upon the system may
lead to an unexpected accident.
● Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Pay careful attention
to the surrounding conditions in order to ensure safe driving. The Parking
Support Brake function can provide suppor t to lessen the severity of colli-
sions. However, it may not operate depending on the situation.
● The Parking Support Brake function is not a system designed to com-
pletely stop the vehicle. Furthermore, even if the Parking Support Brake
function is able to stop the vehicle, brake control is canceled after approxi-
mately 2 seconds, so depress the brake pedal immediately.
● It is extremely dangerous to check the system operations by intentionally
driving the vehicle into the direction of a wall, etc. Never attempt such
actions.
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4985-5. Using the driving support systems
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When the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System cannot be oper-
ated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the fol-
lowing message is displayed on the multi-information display. Take
appropriate action according to the display.
■When it is not possible to operate
Multi-information display messages
MessageSituation/Handling method
The system may be malfunctioning.
Turn the power switch off and then start the
hybrid system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer if the message is dis-
played again.
There may be a system failure.
Power steering equipment is temporarily overheat-
ing.
Turn the power switch off, wait for a little
while, and then start the hybrid system again.
The hybrid system is not operating.
Start the hybrid system.
Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor.
Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The sensor is frozen.
Once the sensor thaws, the system will return
to normal.
The 12-volt battery has been removed and rein-
stalled.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately 35 km/h
(22 mph) or higher.
The S-IPA switch is operated when the vehicle
speed exceeds 30 km/h (19 mph).
Operate the switch when the vehicle speed is
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or less.
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5346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
■ Air outlets
The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 531)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
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5356-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Remote Air Conditioning System
If the Remote Air Conditioning System is used while the charging
cable is connected to the vehicle, the reduction of charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will be suppressed to allow you to use elec-
tricity from an external power source.
Charging will be conducted automatically after the Remote Air Condition-
ing System is stopped.
Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.
(P. 522)
The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the
temperature settings of the air conditioning system.
Press and hold “A/C” on the wire-
less remote control to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.
The system will shut off if a door is
opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing “A/C” twice.
The Remote Air Conditioning System uses electrical energy
stored in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and allows the air
conditioning to be operated by remote control.
Before leaving the vehicle
Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System