Toyota Prius Plug IN Hybrid 2014 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

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When driving

Interior

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features

Maintenance

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and care

When trouble

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arises

Vehicle

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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

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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
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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

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

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When driving

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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Interior features

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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Maintenance and care

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When trouble arises

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

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Vehicle specifications

Index

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

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For owners

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

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Fuel filler door

P. 178

Pictorial index

P. 300

P. 294, 297

P. 294

P. 294

P. 445

P. 302

P. 173

P. 256

P. 297

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. 479

P. 451

P. 623

P. 629

P. 294

P. 138

P. 294

P. 256

P. 294

Back door

P. 144

P. 306

P. 377

P. 77

Rear window wiper

Rear window defoggers

Charging port

Side doors

Camera*

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

: If equipped

*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANU AL”.

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Rear side marker lights

Tail lights

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P. 403

Pictorial index

P. 187

P. 187

P. 150

P. 153

P. 388

P. 156

P. 160

P. 401

P. 390

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. 170

P. 409

P. 394

P. 187

P. 386

P. 395

P. 385

P. 417

P. 417

P. 393

P. 402

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

: If equipped

*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANU AL”.

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P. 175

P. 175

P. 138

P. 138

Pictorial index

B

Window lock switch

Door lock switch

Inside lock button

Interior

Power window switches

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P. 389

P. 390

P. 383

P. 397

AUX port/USB port*

Console box

Power outlet

*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANU AL”.

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Cup holders

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Pictorial index

P. 397

P. 399

P. 393

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Seat heater switches

Interior

Auxiliary box

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Power outlet

Pictorial index

P. 294

P. 256

P. 300

P. 338

P. 257

P. 481

P. 302

P. 306

P. 259

P. 268

P. 378

P. 187

P. 258

P. 187

P. 169

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

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2

Parking brake pedal

: If equipped

1

*

:Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

2

*

:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Pre-collision braking off switch

Tire pressure warning reset switch

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

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P. 262

P. 309

P. 445

P. 173

Pictorial index

P. 178

P. 261

A

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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B

P. 269

P. 310

P. 314

P. 314

P. 269, 275

P. 371

“TRIP” button

Climate remote control switches

Audio remote
control switches

Talk switch*
Telephone switches*

1, 2

1, 2

*

1, 2

“DISP” button

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button 

switch





: If equipped

1

*

:Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

2

*

:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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P. 277

P. 90

P. 240

Pictorial index

P. 287

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Instrument panel

Clock adjustment buttons

Charging timer switch

Head-up display switches

Power (ignition) switch

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P. 360

P. 377

D

P. 37

P. 249

P. 249

P. 526

P. 247

P. 250

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

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Pictorial index

P. 406

P. 145

P. 405

P. 405

P. 405

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

EV driving range ................ 70

Plug-in Hybrid

Applications ..................... 74

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