Toyota 2013 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

7For owners

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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

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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A

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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B

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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C

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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D

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*2 P. 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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A

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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B

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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C

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

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