Toyota Prius V 2016 Manual page 493

Warning light
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(Only outer frame
flashes)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning light/Details/Actions
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.
• 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.
Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer)
The hybrid system has overheated
This light may come on when driving under severe operat-
ing conditions, and the output of the hybrid system may
temporarily decrease in order to protect the system. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a
steep hill in reverse.)
 Stop and check. (P. 543)
Cruise control indicator (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) warning light
(warning buzzer)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) level becomes low
because the shift position is in N for 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.
High coolant temperature warning light
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 543)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors are closed.
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