2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME ignition

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Back door ......................191
Smart key system ......... 203
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 209
Rear seats..................... 210
Head restraints.............. 212
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 215
Inside rear view mirror .. 216
Digital Rear-view Mirror 217
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 225
4-5. Opening, closing the win- dows
Power windows ............. 227
4-6. Favorite settings Driving position memory 230
My Settings ................... 234
5-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 239
Cargo and luggage ....... 246
Vehicle load limits ......... 249
Trailer towing ................ 250
Dinghy towing ............... 250
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 251
Transmission................. 256
Turn signal lever ........... 262
Parking brake ................ 263
Brake Hold .................... 2665-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............ 269
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 272
Windshield wipers and washer ......................... 275
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 279
5-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0/Traffic Jam Assist soft-
ware update................. 282
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 284
Driver monitor ................ 292
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 293
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 305
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .................................... 310
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................... 313
PDA (Proactive driving assist) .......................... 320
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ............................ 326
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 329
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 331
Cruise control ................ 342
Emerge

ncy Driving Stop
System ........................ 345
Traffic Jam Assist .......... 348
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 354
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Driving
Driving
5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 239
Cargo and luggage ..... 246
Vehicle load limits ....... 249
Trailer towing .............. 250
Dinghy towing ............. 250
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 251
Transmission............... 256
Turn signal lever ......... 262
Parking brake .............. 263
Brake Hold .................. 266
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 269
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 272
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 275
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 279
5-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0/Traffic Jam Assist soft-
ware update .............. 282
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .................................. 284
Driver monitor ............. 292PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................. 293
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 305
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .................................. 310
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 313
PDA (Proactive driving assist) ........................ 320
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) .......................... 326
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 329
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 331
Cruise control .............. 342
Emergency Driving Stop System ...................... 345
Traffic Jam Assist ........ 348
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 354
Safe Exit Assist ........... 359
Intuitive parking assist . 363
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 373
RCD (Rear Camera Detec- tion) function .............. 378
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 382

2515-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
5-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected.
( P.116)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.263)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. ( P.257)
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally. Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
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Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the
power switch illumination operates
as follows.
●When driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door is opened, the
power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
●When the power switch is in OFF
and depressing the brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the power switch illu-
mination blinks.
●When the power switch is in ACC
or ON, the power switch illumina-
tion illuminates.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to OFF,
the power switch illumination illu-
minates for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the power switch
illumination turns off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

6049-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt Battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn on
the high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging rates (Slow charge)5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.2 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine e-Transaxle fluid TE
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or ultimately da mage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*15.2 in. (132 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)

Alphabetical Index655
Fuel .......................................... 279Capacity ............................... 601
Fuel gauge ........................... 155
Information ........................... 607
Refueling .............................. 279
Type ............................. 601, 607
Warning light ........................ 562
Fuel filler door ..... ................... 280
Opener switch ...................... 280
Refueling .............................. 279
Fuel gauge .............................. 155
Fuses ....................................... 540
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Garage door opener ............... 477
Gauges .................................... 155
Glove box ................................ 451
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Headlights ............................... 269 AHB (Automatic High Beam) 272
Headlight aim ....................... 542
Replacing exterior lights ....... 543
Switch................................... 269
Headlights aim ........................ 542
Head restraints ....................... 212
Heated steering wheel ........... 443
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 434
Heated steering wheel ......... 443
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ........................................... 108
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 436
Seat heaters ......................... 443
High mounted stoplight Replacing exterior lights ....... 543
High voltage components ....... 83
Hill-start assist control .......... 424
Hood ........................................ 501
Hooks Cargo hooks .........................454
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....28
Horn .........................................215
HV mode ....................................73
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .................................................83Charging ...............................116
Location ..................................83
Specification .........................602
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode ...........................75
Hybrid system ...........................72 ACC ......................................254
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System.............................................81
Brake Override System ........240
Drive-Start Control (DSC) .....245
Emergency shut off system ....87
Energy monitor/consumption screen.................................173
High voltage components .......83
How to start the hybrid system ...........................................251
Hybrid System Indicator .......155
If the hybrid system will not start ...........................................584
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................547
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................251
Overheating ..........................594
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................88
Plug-in hybrid system precau- tions ......................................83
Power (ignition) switch .........251
Regenerative braking .............78
Starting the hybrid system ....251
Hybrid System Indicator ........155
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I/M test .....................................498

656Alphabetical Index
IdentificationEngine .................................. 601
Vehicle ................................. 600
Ignition switch (power switch) ............................................... 251Auto power off function ........ 255
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 254
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 547
Starting the hybrid system.... 251
Illuminated entry system ....... 446
Illumination notification ......... 448
Immobilizer system .................. 70
Indicators ................................ 150
Initialization ............................ 634 Items to initialize................... 634
Maintenance......................... 495
Power back door .................. 199
Power windows .................... 227
Inside rear view mirror........... 216
Instrument panel light control ............................................... 160
Instrument panel ornament lights...................................... 446
Interior lights .......................... 446
Intuitive parking assist Function ............................... 363
Warning message ................ 365
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JackPositioning a floor jack ......... 502
Vehicle-equipped jack .. 527, 575
Jack handle ..................... 527, 575
Jam protection function Memory recall function ......... 234
Power back door .................. 197
Power easy access system .. 231
Power windows .................... 227
Seat position memory .......... 231
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Keyless entrySmart key system .................203
Wireless remote control........182
Keys .........................................180 Battery-saving function .........204
Electronic key .......................180
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................587
If you lose your keys.............586
Key number plate .................180
Keyless entry ................182, 203
Mechanical key.....................182
Power switch ........................251
Replacing the battery ...........538
Warning buzzer .. ..................204
Wireless remote control key .182
Knee airbags .............................35
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Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .....305 Operation..............................305
LATCH anchors ........................60
Lever Auxiliary catch le ver .............501
Hood lock releas e lever ........501
Shift lever .............................256
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever .......................215
Turn signal lever ...................262
Wiper lever ...........................275
License plate lights Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Lights AHB (Automatic High Beam) 272
Footwell lights.......................446
Front personal lights .............447
Headlight switch ...................269
Illuminated entry system .......446
Illumination notification .........448

Alphabetical Index661
Adjustment ........................... 215
Heated steering wheel ......... 443
Meter control switches ......... 162
Stop lights Dynamic radar cruise control 333
Regeneration Boost ............. 260
Replacing exterior lights ....... 543
Secondary Collision Brake ... 425
Storage feature ....................... 450
Storage precautions .............. 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 597
Suggestion function............... 172
Sunshades .............................. 466
Sun visors ............................... 456
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .............. 160
“SOS” button .......................... 65
Advanced Park main switch . 401
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .... 74
Automatic High Beam switch 272
Brake hold switch ................. 266
Camera washer switch ......... 275
Cruise control switch ............ 342
Door lock switches ............... 187
Driving mode select switch... 422
Driving position memory buttons........................................... 230
Emergency flashers switch .. 546
EV/HV mode selection switch 74
Fuel filler door opener switch280
Garage door opener buttons 477
Headlight switch ................... 269
Heated steering wheel ......... 443
Ignition switch (power switch) ........................................... 251
Meter control switches ......... 162
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 225
P position switch .................. 257
Parking brake switch ............ 263
Plug-in hybrid system operation mode selection switches ......74
Power back door switch .......195
Power door lock switch.........187
Power switch ........................251
Power window switch ...........227
Rear door opener switch ......188
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...........................................436
Rear window defogger switch ...........................................436
Seat adjustment ...................209
Seat heater switches ............443
Seat ventilator switches........444
VSC OFF switch ...................425
Window lock switch ..............229
Windshield defogger switch..435
Windshield de-icer switch ...440, 441
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................275
Wireless charger power supply switch .................................459
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Tail lights .................................269 Indicator................................152
Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................70
Ticket holders .........................452
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data .................605
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................516
Warning light ........................561
Tire information ......................609 Glossary ...............................613
Size ......................................610
Tire identification number .....610
Tire section names ...............611