Toyota prius plug-in hybrid 2013 User manual

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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system
precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips .......................... 67
Plug-in Hybrid
Applications........................ 70
1-2. Charging
Charging equipment............. 73
Power sources that can be
used ................................... 77
How to charge ...................... 80
When normal charging
cannot be carried out ......... 98
Inspecting the charging
cable ................................ 103
1-3. Key information
Keys ................................... 105
1-4. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system
(with entry function) .......... 108
Smart key system
(without entry function) ..... 126
Wireless remote control...... 132
Side doors .......................... 134
Back door ........................... 140
1-5. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 146
Rear seats .......................... 149
Head restraints ................... 152
Seat belts............................ 156
Steering wheel.................... 165
Inside rear view mirror ........ 166
Outside rear view mirrors ... 169
1-6. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows................... 171
1-7. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 174
1-8. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 179
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1-9. Safety information
Correct driving posture........ 182
SRS airbags........................ 184
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 198
Child restraint systems........ 204
Installing child restraints...... 209
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 224
Power (ignition) switch ........ 238
Hybrid transmission ............ 245
Turn signal lever ................. 254
Parking brake...................... 255
Horn .................................... 256
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 257
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 262
Multi-information display ..... 266
Head-up display .................. 285
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 292
Fog light switch................... 298
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 300
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 304
Headlight cleaner switch .... 307
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 308
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 312
Driving assist systems........ 328
Hill-start assist control ........ 333
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ............................ 335
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 343
Vehicle load limits............... 348
Winter driving tips............... 349
Trailer towing...................... 354
Dinghy towing..................... 355
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 358
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 369
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 371
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................... 375
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 376
Using the AUX port/
USB port .......................... 381
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 382
• Front interior lights ........... 383
• Personal lights ................. 383
• Rear interior light.............. 384
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 385
• Glove boxes ..................... 386
• Console box ..................... 387
• Cup holders ...................... 388
• Bottle holders ................... 390
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 391
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 392
Vanity mirrors ..................... 393
Outside temperature
display .............................. 394
Power outlets...................... 395
Seat heaters ....................... 397
Armrest ............................... 399
Assist grips ......................... 400
Floor mats........................... 401
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 403
Garage door opener ........... 407
Safety Connect ................... 415
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 424
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 428
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 431
General maintenance.......... 434
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 438
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 439
Hood ................................... 442
Positioning a floor jack ........ 445
Replacing the tire ................ 448
Engine compartment........... 459
12-volt battery ..................... 471
Tires .................................... 476
Tire inflation pressure ......... 486
Wheels ................................ 490
Electronic key battery.......... 493
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 495
Light bulbs........................... 507
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 524
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................ 525
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 532
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 533
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 546
If you have a flat tire ........... 566
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................. 588
If you lose your keys........... 590
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 591
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 594
If your vehicle overheats .... 600
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 605
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 607
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 610
Fuel information ................. 621
Tire information .................. 625
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 639
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 647
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ..................... 650
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 651
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 653
Abbreviation list ............... 666
Alphabetical index............ 668
What to do if... .................. 680
6Vehicle specifications
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Fuel filler door P. 174
Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights∗P. 298
Daytime running lights (for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 292, 295
P. 292
P. 292
Hood P. 442
Windshield wipers P. 300 Outside rear view mirrors
P. 169
Front turn signal lights P. 254
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.) P. 295

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 476
P. 448
P. 619
P. 625
Rear side marker lights P. 292
Side doors P. 134
Tail lights P. 292
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear turn signal lights P. 254
License plate lights P. 292
Camera*
Back door P. 140
Rear window wiper∗P. 304
Rear window defoggers P. 375
Charging port P. 73

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Floor mat P. 401
Pictorial index Interior
SRS side airbags P. 184
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 184
Front seats P. 146
Rear seats P. 149
Glove boxes P. 386
Head restraints P. 152
Seat belts P. 156
Armrest∗P. 399
Cup holders∗P. 388

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches∗
P. 166
P. 407
Sun visors P. 392
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 184
Rear interior light P. 384
Vanity mirrors P. 393
Front interior/personal lights P. 383
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone*P. 415
“SOS” button∗
Auxiliary box
P. 415
P. 391
Assist grips P. 400

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Window lock switch P. 171
Power window switches P. 171
Door lock switch P. 134
Inside lock button P. 134
Pictorial index Interior

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Console box P. 387
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Cup holders P. 388
AUX port/USB port*P. 381
Power outlet P. 395

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Pictorial index Interior
Power outlet P. 395
Seat heater switches P. 397
Auxiliary box P. 391

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch∗
P. 292
P. 254
P. 298
Pre-collision braking off switch∗P. 336
Parking brake pedal P. 255
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 478
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch∗
P. 300
P. 304
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 257
P. 266
Audio system*2P. 376
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 184
P. 256
SRS knee airbag P. 184
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 165
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Instrument panel light control dial P. 260
Headlight cleaner switch∗P. 307
Hood lock release lever P. 442
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 169
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 174
MPH or km/h button P. 259

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Telephone switches*1, 2
“DISP” button P. 267 Audio remote
control switches*1, 2
Cruise control switch∗
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch∗
P. 308
P. 312
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗P. 312
Talk switch*1, 2
“TRIP” button P. 267, 273
Climate remote control switches P. 369
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Clock adjustment buttons P. 275
Charging timer switch P. 86
Power (ignition) switch P. 238
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Head-up display switches∗P. 285