2015 Toyota Prius V Owners Manual

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats 137 Front seats Adjustment procedure  Manual seat Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (for driver’s side) Lumbar support adjustment switch (for driver’s side)  Power seat (for driver’s side) Seat position adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch Vertical height switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Lumbar support adjustment switch adjustment PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 138 3-3. Adjusting the seats Flattening the seatbacks ■ Before flattening the seatbacks Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 180) Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. (P. 141) ■ Flattening the seatbacks Move the front seat forward and head restraint. (P. 144) remove the Tilt the front seatback to the same height as the rear seat cushion. To return the seats, reverse the procedure. After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to replace the head restraint. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3 3-3. Adjusting the seats 139 WARNING ■When adjusting the seat position ●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen- gers are not injured by the moving seat. ●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism. ■Seat adjustment ●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ●Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. ●When returning the seats to their upright positions, be careful not to catch the seat belts. ■Flattening the seats Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not flatten the seats while driving. ●In a flat place, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ●Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied. ●Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of the seats while flattening. ●Do not allow children to flatten the seats. ●Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug- gage compartment. ●Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats. ●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place. ●Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the seats. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 140 3-3. Adjusting the seats NOTICE ■Flattening the seats ●Manual seats: When returning the seatback, adjust the reclining setting while holding the seatback. ●Do not move around on top of the flattened seats. Also, when climbing over a seat, move carefully and step on the center of the seat. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats 141 Rear seats Adjustment procedure Seatback angle adjustment lever Seat position adjustment lever Before folding down the seatbacks Park the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 180) Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback. (P. 137) Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back- ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat. Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (P. 34) This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only. Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 144) Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (P. 385) PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 142 3-3. Adjusting the seats Folding down the seatbacks Pull the seatback angle adjust- ment lever. To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock. ■Adjusting the position of the driver’s side seat back and forward The driver’s side seat can be slid forward further than the front passenger’s side seat, thus easing the loading and unload- ing of luggage into and from the luggage compartment. The seat cannot be locked if it slid for- ward as far as possible. After operating, return the seat to a lockable position, and secure it firmly in place. ■Seat belt hangers Stow the seat belts of the outside seats in their seat belt hangers when not in use. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3 3-3. Adjusting the seats 143 WARNING ■When folding the seatbacks down Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart- ment while driving. ●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied. ●Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of the seats during operation. ●Do not allow children to operate the seat. ●After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place. ■Reclining adjustment ●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. ■After returning the seatback to the upright position Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push- ing it back and forth. ●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. ●Re-couple the rear center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (P. 33) ●If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the seat belt has been removed from the hanger. (P. 142) PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 144 3-3. Adjusting the seats Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all seats. Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button. Lock release button ■Removing the head restraints Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button. ■Installing the head restraints Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes while pressing the lock release button and push it down to the lock posi- tion. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint. Lock release button Lock release button PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats 145 ■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats) Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears. ■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using. WARNING ■Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position. ●Do not drive with the head restraints removed. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 146 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel Adjustment procedure Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel. Horn To sound the horn, press on or close to the mark. ■After adjusting the steering wheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors 147 WARNING ■While driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ■After adjusting the steering wheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 148 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi- cient confirmation of the rear view. Adjusting the height of rear view mirror (vehicles with manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror) The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture. Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down. Anti-glare function  Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the lever. Normal position Anti-glare position PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors 149  Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced. Changing automatic anti-glare function mode On Off When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indica- tor illuminates. The function will set to ON mode each time the power switch is turned to ON mode. Pressing the button turns the func- tion to OFF mode. (The indicator also turns off.) Indicator ■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror) To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them. WARNING Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 150 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment procedure To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch. Left Right To adjust the mirror, press the switch. Up Right Down Left Folding the mirrors Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors 151 ■Mirror angle can be adjusted when The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode. ■When the mirrors are fogged up The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- gers. (P. 364) WARNING ■Important points while driving Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving. ■When a mirror is moving To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror. ■When the mirror defoggers are operating Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 152 3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows Opening and closing procedures The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows: Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening* *: To stop the window partway, oper- ate the switch in the opposite direc- tion. Window lock switch Press the switch down to lock the passenger windows. Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos- ing a passenger window. Press the switch again to unlock the passenger windows. ■The power windows can be operated when The power switch is in ON mode. ■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 3-5. Opening and closing the windows 153 ■Up jam protection function If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win- dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■Down jam protection function When the window is opening, if a foreign object becomes caught between the window and the door, the operation stops. ■When opening and closing the window cannot be done When the up or down jam protection function operates unusually or the door window cannot be fully opened and closed, stop the vehicle and perform the following operations with the power window switch of that door. ●The door window cannot be closed: With the power switch in ON mode, continually operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing posi- tion within 4 seconds after the up jam protection function was activated. The door window cannot be opened: With the power switch in ON mode, continually operate the power window switch in the one-touch opening posi- tion within 4 seconds after the down jam protection function was activated. ●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above operations, implement the following procedure for function initializa- tion. Turn the power switch to ON mode. Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position and completely close the door window. Release the power window switch for a moment and then resume pulling and holding the switch in the one-touch closing position for approximately 4 seconds. Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position and after the door window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second or more. Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position, once more, and after the door window is completely closed, continue hold- ing the switch for a further 1 second or more. If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window movement does not reverse and cannot be closed or com- pletely open, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 154 3-5. Opening and closing the windows WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Closing the windows ●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. (P. 152) ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated. ●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident. ■Up jam protection function ●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the up jam protec- tion function. ●The up jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closes. ■Down jam protection function ●Never allow passengers to use hands, arms, cloths, etc., to intentionally activate the down jam protection function. ●The down jam protection function may not work if a foreign object gets caught just before the window completely opens. Be careful not to get hands, arms, clothes, etc., caught in the window. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 155 Driving 4-1. Before driving 4-4. Refueling Driving the vehicle............. 156 Cargo and luggage ........... 165 Vehicle load limits ............. 169 Trailer towing..................... 170 Dinghy towing ................... 171 4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172 EV drive mode .................. 177 Hybrid transmission........... 179 Turn signal lever................ 185 Parking brake.................... 186 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch................ 187 Automatic High Beam ....... 192 Fog light switch ................. 198 Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 200 Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 203 Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 205 4-5. Using the driving support systems Cruise control.................... 208 Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 212 LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 225 Rear view monitor system ............................ 233 Driving mode select switch.............................. 243 Driving assist systems ...... 244 PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 251 4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 258 Winter driving tips ............. 261 PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 156 4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: Starting the hybrid system P. 172 Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D. (P. 179) Check that the shift position indicator shows D. Release the parking brake. (P. 186) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle. Stopping With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift position to P. (P. 180) Parking the vehicle Stop the vehicle completely. Set the parking brake. (P. 186) Shift the shift position to P. (P. 180) Check that the shift position indicator shows P. Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system. Slowly release the brake pedal. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4 4-1. Before driving 157 Starting off on a uphill Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then shift the shift position to D. Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. ■When starting off on a uphill The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 245) ■For fuel-efficient driving Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (P. 258) ■Driving in the rain ●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win- dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. ●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe- cially slippery. ●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur- face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. ■Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- mended: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. ●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km): • Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. ■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per- form the bedding down operation. ■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (P. 552) PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 158 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When starting the vehicle Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. ■When driving the vehicle ●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. • When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- tor pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident. ●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys- tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy. ●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4 4-1. Before driving 159 WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving the vehicle ●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 481 ●Use engine braking (shift position B instead of shift position D) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (P. 180) ●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle. ●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. ■When driving on slippery road surfaces ●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle. ●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident. ●After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 160 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When shifting the shift position ●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected, or roll forward while the shift position is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle. ●Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Do not shift the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Moving the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system disengaged. ●Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Changing the shift position to any position other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current shift position displayed on the shift position indicator inside the meter. ■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica- tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 161 WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When the vehicle is stopped ●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily. If the shift position is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. ●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary. ●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed. ●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby. ■When the vehicle is parked ●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire. • The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack. • Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components. ●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire. ●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place con- tainers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhe- sive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle. ●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire. ●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid system and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi- nated. ●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the “READY” indicator is illuminated or immediately after turning the hybrid system off. Doing so may cause burns. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 162 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When taking a nap in the vehicle Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard. ■When braking ●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. ●If the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol- low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. ●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 163 NOTICE ■When driving the vehicle ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as this may restrain driving torque. ●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. ■When parking the vehicle Always shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. ■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts ●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor. ●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. ■If you get a flat tire while driving A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi- cle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will lean abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire: P. 518 PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 164 4-1. Before driving NOTICE ■When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: ●Engine stalling ●Short in electrical components ●Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following: ●Brake function ●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmission, etc. ●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi- ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi- tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehi- cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 165 Cargo and luggage Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load. Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit  (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) = 650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 169) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 166 4-1. Before driving Calculation formula for your vehicle Cargo capacity Total capacity weight) (P. 550) load capacity (vehicle When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows: B*2 lb. (kg)  A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg) *1: A = Weight of people *2: B = Total load capacity *3: C = Available cargo and luggage load In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows: C lb. (kg)  D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg) *4: D = Additional weight of people *5: E = Available cargo and luggage load As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 167 WARNING ■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart- ment: ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans ■Storage precautions Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident. ●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi- ble. ●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. ●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind the front seats. ●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. ●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations. • At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • On the luggage cover • On the instrument panel • On the dashboard ●Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ■Capacity and distribution weight rating. ●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle ●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 168 4-1. Before driving NOTICE ■If luggage is loaded on the roof (vehicles with a panoramic roof) Observe the following precautions. Failure to observe them could lead to the roof rack being damaged or deformed, or the roof rack falling off. ●Do not install a roof rack which inter- feres with the panoramic roof. ●Do not load luggage directly onto the panoramic roof. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 169 Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. ◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 550 Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. ◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3) Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. ◆ Towing capacity Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. ◆ Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants. ■Total load capacity and seating capacity These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 450) WARNING ■Overloading the vehicle Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 170 4-1. Before driving Trailer towing Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy- cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-1. Before driving 171 Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. NOTICE ■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 172 4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes. Starting the hybrid system Check that the parking brake is set. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Check that the power switch indicator turns green. If the indicator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started. When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. (P. 180) Press the power switch. If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate nor- mally. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated. The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode. Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated. If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally. The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off. The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor- dance with the state of the vehicle.) PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures 173 Stopping the hybrid system Stop the vehicle completely. Set the parking brake. (P. 186) Shift the shift position to P. (P. 180) Check that the shift position indica- tor shows P. (P. 179) Press the power switch. The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished. Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the power switch is off. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 174 4-2. Driving procedures Changing power switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) Off The emergency flashers can be used. ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. The power switch indicator turns amber. ON mode All electrical components can be used. The power switch indicator turns amber. ■Auto power off function If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift position in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this func- tion cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating. ■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle P. 76 ■Electronic key battery depletion P. 118 PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4 4-2. Driving procedures 175 ■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con- ditions When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move. ■Conditions affecting operation P. 133 ■Note for the entry function P. 134 ■If the hybrid system does not start The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 82) Contact your Toyota dealer. ■When the power switch indicator flashes in amber The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. ■If the “READY” indicator does not come on In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform- ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning P. 488, 503 ■If the electronic key battery is depleted P. 459 ■Operation of the power switch ●When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the power switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch. ●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys- tem. ■Automatically P position selection function P. 182 ■When the shift control system malfunctions The power switch will not be able to be turned off. In such a case, the switch can be turned off after applying the parking brake. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 176 4-2. Driving procedures ■Meter display When the power switch is turned off, each display will turn off as follows. ●The shift position indicator will turn off after approximately 2 seconds. ●EV driving ratio and average fuel consumption after hybrid system started, turn off after approximately 6 seconds. ●The odometer, clock, etc. will turn off after approximately 30 seconds. (Each display will also turn off immediately if a door is locked before 30 sec- onds has elapsed.) WARNING ■When starting the hybrid system Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 481) However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. NOTICE ■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge ●Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri- ods of time without the hybrid system on. ●If the hybrid system is off, but the indicator on the power switch is illumi- nated, this indicates that the power switch is still turned on. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the power switch is off. ■When starting the hybrid system If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately. ■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures 177 EV drive mode In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery), and only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehicle. This mode allows you to drive in residential areas late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and exhaust gas emissions. Turns EV drive mode on/off When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode will return the vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). ■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. ●The temperature of the hybrid system is high. The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc. ●The temperature of the hybrid system is low. The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 68 F (20 C) for a long period of time etc. ●The gasoline engine is warming up. ●The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low. The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor display is low. (P. 102, 108) ●Vehicle speed is high. ●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc. ●The windshield defogger is in use. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 178 4-2. Driving procedures ■Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up. In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode. After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi- nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to EV drive mode. ■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off. ●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low. The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor display is low. (P. 102, 108) ●Vehicle speed is high. ●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc. When it is possible to inform the driver of automatic cancelation in advance, a prior notice screen will appear on the multi-information display. ■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.) ■Changing a driving mode when in EV drive mode EV drive mode can be used in conjunction with Eco drive mode and power mode. However, EV drive mode may be automatically canceled when used in con- junction with power mode. ■Fuel economy The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ- omy. WARNING ■Caution while driving When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy- cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehi- cle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures 179 Hybrid transmission Shifting the shift lever Shift lever Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation. Release the shift lever after each shifting operation to allow it to return to the position. When shifting to the D or R, move the shift lever along the shift gate. To shift to the N, slide the shift lever to the left and hold it. The shift position will change to N. To shift to the B, pull the shift lever down. Shifting to B is only pos- sible when shift position D is selected. When shifting from P to N, D or R, from D to R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed and the vehicle is stationary. Shift position indicator The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in accor- dance with the current shift position. When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator. When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 180 4-2. Driving procedures Shift position purpose Shift position Objective or function Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted) Normal driving* Applying engine braking or strong braking when the accelerator pedal has been released on steep down- ward slopes etc. *: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used. Selecting a driving mode P. 243 P position switch ■ When shifting the shift position to P Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake, and then press the P position switch. the shift position is When changed to P, the switch indica- tor comes on. Check that the P position is illu- minated on the shift position indicator. ■ Shifting the shift position from P to other positions ● While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled. ● When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi- tion has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster. ● The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly. PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U) 4 4-2. Driving procedures 181 ■For the shift positions ●When the power switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed. ●When the power switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating), the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will be changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that posi- tion. ●When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed from P to D, N or R. ●When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be changed from P to another position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and then operate the shift lever again. ●The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.

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