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Toyota Prius+ (2016 year). Manual - part 23

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7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.

To turn them off, press the switch

once again.

■ Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is

not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-

tery may discharge.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop

the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-

ing procedure:

1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort

required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift position to N.

X If the shift position is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

4

Stop the hybrid system.

X If the shift position cannot be shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle

speed as much as possible.

To stop the hybrid system,

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press and hold the power

switch for

2 consecutive sec-

onds or more, or press it briefly

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3 times or more in succession.

Press and hold for 2 seconds or

more, or press briefly for 3 times

or more

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

WARNING

■ If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid

system.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle

towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another

duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing

service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/

provincial and local laws.

Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle

In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another

vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due

to the parking lock. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,

or another duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial

towing service.

● There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (→P. 389, 402)

● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (→P. 91)

● There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system. (→P. 450)

● The 12-volt battery is discharged. (→P. 452)

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly

qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing service

before towing.

● The hybrid system warning light turns on or the hybrid system

warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and

the vehicle does not move.

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

X From the front

X From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Using a flat bed truck

If your vehicle is transported by a

flat bed truck, it should be tied

down at the locations shown in the

illustration.

If you use cables or chains to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45°.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency

towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads

for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The

vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in

good condition.

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Emergency towing procedure

1

Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 418, 433)

2

Remove the eyelet cover using

a flathead screwdriver.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of

the screwdriver with a rag.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

3

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet

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securely using a wheel nut

wrench or hard metal bar.

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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

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Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.

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If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.

Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■ While towing

If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not

function, making steering and braking more difficult.

■ Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (→P. 418, 433)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the

front wheels raised or with all four wheels

raised off the ground. If the vehicle is

towed with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged or electricity gen-

erated by the operation of the motor may

cause a fire to occur depending on the

nature of the damage or malfunction.

■ While towing

● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-

lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-

ple and cause serious damage.

●Do not turn the power switch off.

This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the

parking lock.

■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

●The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use

the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets

for this vehicle on another vehicle.

● Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.

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NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the

vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-

bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional as soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

● Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

● High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on

Audible symptoms

● Changes in exhaust sound

● Excessive tire squeal when cornering

● Strange noises related to the suspension system

● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system

Operational symptoms

● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

● Appreciable loss of power

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches

the floor

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If a warning light turns on or a warning

buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights

comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then

goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the

system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red

indicator)*1

Indicates that:

• The brake fluid level is low; or

• The brake system is malfunctioning

→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not

released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully

released, the system is operating normally.

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Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The regenerative braking system; or

• The electronically controlled brake system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low

→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

(If equipped)

tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

(If equipped)

tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The hybrid system;

• The electronic engine control system; or

• The electronic throttle control system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system; or

• The seat belt pretensioner system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

• The brake assist system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

Electric power steering system warning light (warning

buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-

ing) system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

PCS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

The warning light will operate as follows, even when the

(Flashes)

system is not malfunctioning:

(If equipped)

• The light will come on when the pre-crash safety system

is turned off. (→P. 263)

• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily

be used.

Slip indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC system;

• The TRC system; or

• The hill-start assist control system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS

are operating.

Parking lock system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system

• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking

lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the

vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake

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securely.

• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens,

(If equipped)

applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be

turned off.

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Parking lock system warning message (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system when

the vehicle is stopped

• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking

lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the

vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake

securely.

(If equipped)

• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens,

applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be

turned off.

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

Hybrid battery indicator light

The hybrid battery (traction battery) will soon need to be

inspected or replaced

Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected by any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

(If equipped)

fied and equipped professional immediately.*2

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

LED headlight warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights

The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when

there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illu-

minate depending on the nature of the problem.

(If equipped)

→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

P position request indicator light (warning buzzer)

The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery

(traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has

been left in N for a long time

→ Because recharging is not possible when the shift

position is in N, shift the shift position to P when

parking the vehicle for a long time.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

• The driver’s door has been opened while the shift posi-

tion is in N, D or B

• An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system

while the shift position is in anything other than P

→ Shift the shift position to P.

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