7349-2. Customization
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
■Illumination (P. 541)
■Charge settings
■Maintenance system
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 secondsOff
–OO 7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting On Off – – O
Interior lights illumination con-
trolOn Off – – O
123
Charge scheduleSetting the charging schedule: P. 169
Charge currentChanging the upper limit of the charging cur-
rent: P. 140
Traction battery heaterSetting “Traction Battery Heater” on/off:
P. 145
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire pressure warning system:
P. 601
738What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. (P. 269)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. (P. 272)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 632)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (P. 325)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 286)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 276)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
739What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 323)
●Is the shift position in P? (P. 330)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 284)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 696)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 699)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power windows except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 303)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P. 3 2 5 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
740What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (P. 664)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 336)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 659, 667)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 76)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 667)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 659, 667.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
744Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Care ................................... 566, 572
Aluminum wheels .................. 567
Exterior.................................. 566
Front camera......................... 358
Interior ................................... 572
Radar sensor ........................ 357
Seat belts .............................. 575
Water-repellent coating ......... 567
Catch protection function ....... 304
Chains ....................................... 517
Charging ................................... 111
Charging cable ...................... 116
Charging equipment.............. 111
Charging indicator ................. 115
Charging messages .............. 187
Charging precautions ............ 162
Charging procedure .............. 155
Charging time may
increase .............................. 144
Charging schedule
function ............................... 166
High voltage components ....... 98
Information related to
charging display.................. 149
Opening and closing the
charging port lid .................. 112
Power sources
precautions ......................... 141
Power sources that can be
used.................................... 139
Safety functions ............ 151, 161
Solar charging system .......... 178
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......... 182
Charging cable ......................... 116
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ............ 116
Charging cable types ............ 117If the charging cable cannot
be unlocked ........................ 136
Indicator ................................ 120
Maintenance ......................... 126
Replacing the plug-cord ........ 122
Safety functions .................... 119
Charging port ........................... 111
Opening and closing ............. 112
Smart lid & connector
locking system .................... 130
If the charging port lid does
not open ............................. 133
Child restraint system ............... 54
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 67
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 68
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 70
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 53
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 72
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ... 596
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 280
Charging precautions............ 150
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 67
Power window lock switch .... 303
Power window precautions ... 306
Rear door child-protectors .... 276
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 634
Riding with children................. 53
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions........ 539
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746Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Doors ................................ 273, 278
Back door .............................. 278
Door glasses ......................... 303
Door lock ............................... 273
Open door warning buzzer.... 276
Open door warning light ........ 662
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 301
Rear door child-protectors .... 276
Side doors ............................. 273
Side windows ........................ 303
Double locking system.............. 75
Drive information ..................... 222
Drive-Start Control (DSC)........ 309
Sudden start restraint
control................................. 309
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 662
Driving ...................................... 308
Break-in tips .......................... 311
Correct driving posture............ 32
Driving in the rain .................. 310
Driving mode select switch ... 418
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 105
Procedures............................ 308
Winter drive tips .................... 516
DSC (Drive-Start Control)........ 309
Sudden start restraint
control................................. 309
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 401
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 509
Eco drive mode ........................ 418
Electric motor (traction
motor) ....................................... 84
Location .................................. 84
Specification.......................... 717Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 510
Function ................................ 510
Warning light ......................... 660
Electronic key .......................... 268
Battery-saving function ......... 285
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 695
Replacing the battery ............ 632
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 509
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 659
If a warning light turns on...... 659
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 667
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 699
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 695
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 693
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 710
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road
is rising ............................... 650
If you have a flat tire ............. 675
If you lose your keys ..... 269, 272
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 658
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 649
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 652
If your vehicle overheats ....... 705
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750Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Jack ........................................... 613
Positioning a floor jack .......... 586
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 613
Jack handle .............................. 613
Jam protection function .......... 304
Keyless entry ........................... 273
Smart entry & start system.... 283
Wireless remote control ........ 273
Keys .......................................... 268
Battery-saving function ......... 285
Electronic key........................ 268
Engine switch ........................ 323
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 695
If you lose your keys ..... 269, 272
Key number plate .................. 268
Keyless entry ........................ 273
Mechanical key ..................... 269
Power switch ......................... 323
Replacing the battery ............ 632
Smart entry & start system.... 283
Warning buzzer ..................... 284
Wireless remote control ........ 268
Knee airbags .............................. 39
Language (multi-information
display) ................................... 250Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 584
Hood lock release lever ........ 584
Shift lever .............................. 329
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 297
Turn signal lever ................... 335
Wiper lever............................ 348
License plate lights ................. 337
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs............. 644
Light
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 341
Door courtesy lights .............. 541
Emergency flasher switch ..... 648
Extended Headlight
Lighting system .................. 338
Fog light switch ..................... 347
Headlight switch.................... 337
Illuminated entry system ....... 543
Interior lights ................. 542, 543
Interior light list...................... 541
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 279
Personal lights ...................... 542
Replacing light bulbs............. 639
Shift lever light ...................... 541
Turn signal lever ................... 335
Vanity lights .......................... 555
Wattage ................................ 723
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 639
Wattage ................................ 723
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 379
Luggage cover ......................... 553
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753Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
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”.