Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2014 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
EV driving range................... 70
Plug-in Hybrid
Applications........................ 74
1-2. Charging
Charging equipment............. 77
Power sources that can be
used ................................... 81
How to charge ...................... 84
When normal charging
cannot be carried out ....... 102
Inspecting the charging
cable ................................ 107
1-3. Key information
Keys ................................... 109
1-4. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system
(with entry function) .......... 112
Smart key system
(without entry function) ..... 130
Wireless remote control...... 136
Side doors .......................... 138
Back door ........................... 144
1-5. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 150
Rear seats .......................... 153
Head restraints ................... 156
Seat belts............................ 160
Steering wheel.................... 169
Inside rear view mirror ........ 170
Outside rear view mirrors ... 173
1-6. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 175
1-7. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 178
1-8. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 183
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1-9. Safety information
Correct driving posture........ 185
SRS airbags........................ 187
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 201
Child restraint systems........ 207
Installing child restraints...... 212
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 226
Power (ignition) switch ........ 240
Hybrid transmission ............ 247
Turn signal lever ................. 256
Parking brake...................... 257
Horn .................................... 258
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 259
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 264
Multi-information display ..... 268
Head-up display .................. 287
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 294
Fog light switch................... 300
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 302
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 306
Headlight cleaner switch .... 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 310
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 314
Driving assist systems........ 330
Hill-start assist control ........ 335
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ............................ 337
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 345
Vehicle load limits............... 350
Winter driving tips............... 351
Trailer towing...................... 356
Dinghy towing..................... 357
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 360
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 371
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 373
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ............................... 377
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 378
Using the AUX port/
USB port .......................... 383
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 384
• Front interior lights ........... 385
• Personal lights ................. 385
• Rear interior light.............. 386
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 387
• Glove boxes ..................... 388
• Console box ..................... 389
• Cup holders ...................... 390
• Bottle holders ................... 392
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 393
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 394
Vanity mirrors ..................... 395
Outside temperature
display .............................. 396
Power outlets...................... 397
Seat heaters ....................... 399
Armrest ............................... 401
Assist grips ......................... 402
Floor mats........................... 403
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 405
Garage door opener ........... 409
Safety Connect ................... 417
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 426
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 430
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 433
General maintenance.......... 436
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 442
Hood ................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ........ 448
Replacing the tire ................ 451
Engine compartment........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 474
Tires .................................... 479
Tire inflation pressure ......... 489
Wheels ................................ 493
Electronic key battery.......... 496
Checking and
replacing fuses.................. 498
Light bulbs........................... 510
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 526
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................ 527
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 534
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 535
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 548
If you have a flat tire ........... 569
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................. 591
If you lose your keys........... 593
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 594
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 597
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 608
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 610
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 614
Fuel information ................. 625
Tire information .................. 629
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 643
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 651
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ..................... 654
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 655
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 657
Abbreviation list ............... 670
Alphabetical index............ 672
What to do if... .................. 684
6Vehicle specifications
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Fuel filler door P. 178
Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights∗P. 300
Daytime running lights (for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 294, 297
P. 294
P. 294
Hood P. 445
Windshield wipers P. 302 Outside rear view mirrors
P. 173
Front turn signal lights P. 256
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.) P. 297