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Toyota Prius+ (2016 year). Instruction - part 12

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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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.

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Anti-glare function

X Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced

by operating the lever.

1

Normal position

2

Anti-glare position

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X 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

Indicator

turned to ON mode.

Pressing the button turns the func-

tion to OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns off.)

■ 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.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

1

To select a mirror to adjust,

press the switch.

1

Left

2

Right

3

2

To adjust the mirror, press the

switch.

1

Up

2

Right

3

Down

4

Left

Folding and extending the mirrors

Press the switch to fold the mir-

rors.

Press it again to extend them to

the original position.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

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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:

1

Closing

2

One-touch closing*

3

Opening

4

One-touch opening*

*: To stop the window partway, oper-

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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.

■ Up jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame

while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is

opened slightly.

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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. 191)

●Check to make sure that all passengers

do not have any part of their body in a

position where it could be caught when

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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 jammed

just before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your

body jammed in the window.

■ 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.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe

driving:

Starting the hybrid system

→P. 207

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.

(→P. 216)

Check that the shift position indicator shows D.

2

Release the parking brake. (→P. 222)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-

tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

1

With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

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. 217)

Parking the vehicle

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake. (→P. 222)

3

Shift the shift position to P. (→P. 217)

Check that the shift position indicator shows P.

4

Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.

5

Slowly release the brake pedal.

6

Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your

person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

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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.

●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.

●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. 379

●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. 217)

●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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

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

■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional 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.

■ 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.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

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

■ 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.

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●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

●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.

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