Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 44

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Outside rear view mirrors (



P. 301)

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Power windows (



P. 303)

■

Reverse warning buzzer (



P. 329)

■

Turn signal lever (



P. 335)

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation

Linked to the 

locking/

unlocking of 

the doors

Off

–

–

O

Linked to 

operation of 

the power 

switch

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (open)

Off

On

–

–

O

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (close)

Off

On

–

–

O

Wireless remote control linked
operation (open)

Off

On

–

–

O

Wireless remote control linked
operation (close)

Off

On

–

–

O

Mechanical key, wireless
remote control linked opera-
tion signal (buzzer)

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in R

Off

Intermittent

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers

3

Off

–

–

O

5

7

1

2

3

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Automatic light control system (



P. 337)

■

AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (



P. 341)

*

: Only high beam will be turned on or off.

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Light sensor sensitivity

Level 0

Level -2 to 2

–

O O

Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (Extended Head-
light Lighting system)

30 seconds

60 seconds

–

–

O

90 seconds

120 seconds

1

2

3

Function

Default setting

Customized 

setting

Adaptive High-beam System

On

Off

*

–

–

O

Clearance between a vehicle
ahead and the shaded high
beams

Standard

Narrow

–

–

O

Wide

Adaptive adjustment of the
high-beam brightness and illu-
minated area according to
vehicle speed

Approximately 

120 km/h 

(75 mph) or 

more

Approximately 

100 km/h 

(63 mph) or 

more

–

–

O

Approximately 

80 km/h 

(50 mph) or 

more

Intensity adjustment of the
high beams when driving
around a curve (illuminates
the area in the direction vehi-
cle is turning more brightly)

On

Off

–

–

O

Projection distance adjust-
ment of the low beams
according to the distance to a
preceding vehicle

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (



P. 348)

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (



P. 395)

*

1

: RSA (Road Sign Assist) function becomes On when the power switch is

turned to ON mode.

*

2

: If a speed limit with supplemental mark is exceeded, the notification buzzer

does not operate.

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Wiper operation when the

wiper switch is in the 
position

Rain-sensing 

operation

Intermittent 

operation 

linked to vehi-

cle speed 

(with interval 

adjuster)

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*

1

On

Off

O

–

–

Excess speed notification
method

*

2

Display only

No notification

O

–

–

Display and 

buzzer

Excess speed notification
level

2 km/h 

(1 mph)

5 km/h 

(3 mph)

O

–

–

10 km/h 

(5 mph)

No overtaking notification
method

Display only

No notification

O

–

–

Display and 

buzzer

Other notifications method
(No-entry notification)

Display only

No notification

O

–

–

Display and 

buzzer

1

2

3

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

 (



P. 423)

*

: If equipped

■

Toyota parking assist-sensor

*

 (



P. 450)

*

: If equipped

■

S-IPA (Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)

*

 (



P. 473)

*

: If equipped

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cator brightness

Bright

Dim

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Detection distance of the front
center sensors

Far

Near

–

–

O

Detection distance of the rear
center sensors

Far

Near

–

–

O

Buzzer volume

3

1 to 5

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Obstacle detection range

Standard

Near

–

–

O

Slightly far

Far

Back-in parking space

Standard

Narrow

–

–

O

Slightly wide

Wide

Parallel parking space

Standard

Narrow

–

–

O

Slightly wide

Wide

1

2

3

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Automatic air conditioning system (



P. 522)

■

Remote Air Conditioning System (



P. 535)

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

A/C auto switching operation

On

Off

–

O O

Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode
linked to A/C auto switch oper-
ation

On

Off

–

O O

1

2

3

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Operation using the “A/C” but-
ton on the wireless remote
control

Press and 

hold for 0.8 

seconds

Press once

–

–

O

Press twice

Press and 

hold for 2.4 

seconds

Off

Stopping the operation using
the “A/C” button on the wire-
less remote control

Press twice

Press once

–

–

O

Press and 

hold for 0.8 

seconds

Press and 

hold for 2.4 

seconds

Off

1

2

3

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Illumination (



P. 541)

■

Charge settings

■

Maintenance system

Function

Default 

setting

Customized 

setting

Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

–

O O

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation after the power
switch is turned off

On

Off

–

–

O

Operation when the doors are
unlocked

On

Off

–

–

O

Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person

On

Off

–

–

O

Footwell lighting

On

Off

–

–

O

Interior lights illumination con-
trol

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

Charge schedule

Setting the charging schedule: 



P. 169

Charge current

Changing the upper limit of the charging cur-
rent: 



P. 140

Traction battery heater

Setting “Traction Battery Heater” on/off: 



P. 145

Tire pressure warning 
system

Initializing the tire pressure warning system:



P. 601

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In the following situations, customize mode in which the settings can be
changed through the multi-information display will automatically be
turned off.

●

The power switch is turned off.

●

The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.

WARNING

■

Cautions during customization

As the hybrid system needs to be operating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During customization

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.

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9-3. Initialization

Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Power window

When functioning abnormally

P. 304

Parking Support Brake func-
tion (if equipped)

After reconnecting or chang-
ing the 12-volt battery

P. 470

S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) (if
equipped)

After reconnecting or chang-
ing the 12-volt battery

P. 498

Tire pressure warning sys-
tem

• When rotating the tires on

vehicles with differing front
and rear tire inflation pres-
sures

• When changing the tire infla-

tion pressure by changing
traveling speed or load
weight, etc.

P. 601

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Index

What to do if... 

(Troubleshooting) .....................738

Alphabetical index ......................742

For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Panoramic view monitor
• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
• Toyota parking assist monitor

738

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. (



P. 269)

●

If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. (



P. 272)

●

Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (



P. 632)

●

Is the power switch in ON mode? 
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (



P. 325)

●

Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? 
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.

●

The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (



P. 286)

●

Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (



P. 276)

If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed

You lose your keys

The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

The rear door cannot be opened

739

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? 
(



P. 323)

●

Is the shift position in P? (



P. 330)

●

Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (



P. 284)

●

Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? 
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. 
(



P. 696)

●

Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (



P. 699)

●

Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power windows except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (



P. 303)

●

The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. (



P. 325)

If you think something is wrong

The hybrid system does not start

The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

The power switch is turned off automatically

740

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (



P. 664)

●

The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (



P. 336)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound. 
(



P. 659, 667)

●

Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (



P. 76)

To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.

●

Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (



P. 667)

●

When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to 
P. 659, 667.

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds 
(vehicles with alarm)

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

741

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. (



P. 675)

●

Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (



P. 710)

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

The vehicle becomes stuck