Toyota Prius Plug IN Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and mainten ance inform a tion

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident

Detailed vehicle information

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

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

1-4. 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

1-3. Key information

Keys ................................... 105

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1-7. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap... 174

1-8. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 179

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

When driving

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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Interior features

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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Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Vehicle specifications

Index

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

For owners

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

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Fuel filler door

P. 174

Pictorial index

P. 298

P. 292, 295

P. 292

P. 442

P. 300

P. 169

P. 254

P. 295

Exterior

Windshield wipers Hood

Outside rear view mirrors

Front turn signal lights

Fog lights

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Daytime running lights (for the U.S.A.)

Daytime running lights(for Canada) and headlights Parking lights Front side marker lights

P. 476

P. 448

P. 619

P. 625

P. 292

P. 134

P. 292

P. 254

P. 292

Back door

P. 140

P. 304

P. 375

P. 73

Rear window wiper

Rear window defoggers

Charging port

Side doors

Camera*

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Rear side marker lights

Tail lights

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 401

Pictorial index

P. 184

P. 146

P. 149

P. 386

P. 152

P. 156

P. 399

P. 388

Head restraints

Interior

Seat belts

Cup holders

Armrest

SRS front passenger airbag

Glove boxes

Rear seats

SRS side airbags

Front seats

Floor mat

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P. 166

P. 407

P. 392

P. 184

P. 384

P. 393

P. 383

P. 415

P. 391

P. 400

Sun visors Front interior/personal lights

Microphone*

Assist grips

Rear interior light

SRS curtain shield airbags

“SOS” button Auxiliary box

Vanity mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches

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

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 171

P. 134

Pictorial index

Window lock switch

Door lock switch

Inside lock button

Interior

Power window switches

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P. 387

P. 388

P. 381

P. 395

AUX port/USB port*

Console box

Power outlet

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Cup holders

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”

or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Pictorial index

P. 395

P. 397

P. 391

Seat heater switches

Interior

Auxiliary box

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Power outlet

Pictorial index

P. 292

P. 254

P. 298

P. 336

P. 255

P. 478

P. 300

P. 304

P. 257

P. 266

P. 376

P. 184

P. 256

P. 184

P. 165

SRS driver airbag

Horn

Headlight switch

Instrument panel

Windshield wipers and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch



Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Gauges and meters Multi-information display

Navigation system*

Audio system*

SRS knee airbag

Parking brake pedal

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Pre-collision braking off switch

Tire pressure warning reset switch

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

: If equipped

:Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 260

P. 307

P. 442

P. 169

Pictorial index

P. 174

P. 259

Instrument panel

Outside rear view mirror switches

Headlight cleaner switch

Fuel filler door opener

MPH or km/h button

Instrument panel light control dial

Hood lock release lever

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P. 267

P. 308

P. 312

P. 267, 273

P. 369

“TRIP” button

Climate remote control switches

Audio remote control switches

Talk switch* Telephone switches*

1, 2

“DISP” button

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

switch



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: If equipped

:Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

:Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 275

P. 86

P. 238

Pictorial index

P. 285

Instrument panel

Clock adjustment buttons

Charging timer switch

Head-up display switches

Power (ignition) switch

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P. 358

P. 375

P. 37

P. 247

P. 524

P. 245

P. 248

Air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Emergency flasher switch

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EV/HV mode selection switch

Eco drive mode switch Power mode switch

Shift lever

P position switch

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 404

P. 141

P. 403

Luggage compartment light

Luggage compartment

Luggage cover

Auxiliary box

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Auxiliary box

Cargo hooks

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.

Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position

• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-

tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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CAUTION

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery (traction battery). To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries (traction batteries) that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through Toyota dealers. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery (traction battery) may be illegally disposed of or

dumped, and someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery (traction battery) is intended to be used exclusively

with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, acc idents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte

leakage may occur. When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these dangers.

■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery (traction battery) having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery (traction battery) must be disposed of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

ITOPP105

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toy ota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

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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

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