Toyota Prius Plug-inHybrid User manual

Quick RefeRence Guide
00505-QRG13-PRiPL
Prius Plug-in
Hybrid
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satised driving in your new Prius
Plug-in Hybrid.
Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius Plug-
in Hybrid operations. Every Prius Plug-in Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2013
Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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10
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9
4-5
4
2-3
1,2
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9
1,2 7
12-16
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19
11
19
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OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2013
Prius Plug-in Hybrid
INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 26
Audio 27
Auto lock/unlock1,2 20
Clock 31
Cruise control 29
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 30
EV/HV Mode 22
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)331
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 31
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 20
Lights1& turn signals 25
Multi-Information Display229
Parking brake 22
Power outlets 28
Seat adjustments-Front 23
Seat heaters 26
Seats-Folding down rear seats 23
Seats-Head restraints 23
Steering wheel switches 28
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 22
Transmission 21
Windows-Power 24
Wipers & washers 24
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Door locks 33
Floor mat installation 35
Seat belts 32
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 32
Emergency tire puncture repair kit 33
Star Safety SystemTM 34-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel
2-3
Keyless entry
1,2
6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Charging 12-16
Charging equipment 11
Charging system safety function 19
Electric Vehicle System 11
Inspecting electrical leakage
detection function
Multi-Information
Display-Charging information
Plug-in Hybrid Applications 19
17
18
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency asher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV/HV” mode selection switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch1
Fuel ller door opener
Mph or km/h button
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
4For details, refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick
Reference Guide.”
Steering wheel audio controls2,3
Voice command button2,3
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control1/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control switch1
Distance switch1
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Charging timer switch
Head-Up Display switches1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
Audio2,3/Navigation system2,3,4
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger button
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OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency asher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV/HV” mode selection switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch1
Fuel ller door opener
Mph or km/h button
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
4For details, refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick
Reference Guide.”
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classication indicator
2 If this light ashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3 If this light ashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low tire pressure warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Front passenger occupant classication indicator
2 If this light ashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3 If this light ashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator1
Cruise control indicator2,3
Cruise control SET indicator
Radar cruise control indicator3
Immobilizer system indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,
Manual.
Charging timer indicator
Pre-Collision System warning1
High coolant temperature warning1
POWER Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Remote Air Conditioning system operation
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear hatch
will unlock all doors. (If equipped)
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking
Carry remote to lock
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes, or if a door
is opened.
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or pushing unlock button on rear hatch
will unlock all doors. (If equipped)
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking Unlocking
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lock Driver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
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Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Push
Turn to open
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Charge port
Push
Open
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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