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6938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (P. 155)
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (P. 695)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 100)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (P. 7 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
( P. 326, 674)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 694)
● There is a possibility that the temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low (approximately below -30 C
[-22 F]). (P. 100, 325)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 699)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 594)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 323)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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748Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Flat tire ...................................... 675
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 722
Transmission......................... 721
Washer.................................. 598
Fog lights.................................. 347
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Switch ................................... 347
Footwell lights.......................... 541
Front doors............................... 273
Front fog lights ........................ 347
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Switch ................................... 347
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 662
Front position lights ................ 337
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)......... 525
Front seats ............................... 290
Adjustment ............................ 290
Cleaning ................................ 572
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 294
Seat heaters.......................... 539
Front turn signal lights............ 335
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Turn signal lever ................... 335
Fuel ........................................... 351
Capacity ................................ 716
Fuel gauge ............................ 212
Information ............................ 724
Refueling ............................... 351
Type ...................................... 716
Warning light ......................... 662
Fuel consumption ............ 234, 264
Average fuel consumption .... 234
Current fuel consumption ...... 264Fuel filler door.......................... 353
Opener .................................. 353
Refueling............................... 351
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 353
Fuses ........................................ 635
Glove box ................................. 545
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 294
Head-up display ....................... 254
Headlights ................................ 337
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 341
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 339
Extended Headlight
Lighting system .................. 338
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs............. 644
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 522
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) ............................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors...... 527
Seat heaters ......................... 539
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 661
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 644
High-voltage components ........ 98
Hill-start assist control............ 509
Hood ......................................... 584
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Power outlets ........................... 556
Power sources ......................... 139
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering) ..................... 510
Function ................................ 510
Warning light ......................... 660
Power switch ............................ 323
Auto power off function ......... 325
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 325
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 649
Starting the hybrid system .... 323
Power windows ........................ 303
Catch protection function ...... 304
Door lock linked window
operation............................. 305
Jam protection function ......... 304
Operation .............................. 303
Window lock switch ............... 303
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 368
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 372
Function ................................ 368
Warning light ......................... 661
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 401
Radiator .................................... 593
Radio
*
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ....................................... 443
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 439
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 443Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
(RCTA) .................................... 443
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 439
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 443
Rear fog light ........................... 347
Replacing light bulbs............. 644
Switch ................................... 347
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 662
Rear seat .................................. 292
Rear seat reminder function ... 276
Rear turn signal lights............. 335
Replacing light bulbs............. 644
Turn signal lever ................... 335
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 299
Outside rear view mirrors...... 301
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 527
Refueling .................................. 351
Capacity ................................ 716
Fuel types ............................. 716
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 353
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 353
Regenerative braking ................ 93
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 535
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 632
Fuses .................................... 635
Light bulbs ............................ 639
Tires ...................................... 612
Wiper insert........................... 629
Road accident cautions .......... 102
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 395
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 395
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*: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.