Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual page 348

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
lowing occurs.
● TRAC/VSC can operate
● The driver is attempting to accel-
erate while turning
● The system detects that the vehi-
cle is drifting to the outer side
● The brake pedal is released
Reduced effectiveness of the
■
EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is
frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a
result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Secondary Collision Brake
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS
airbag sensor detects a collision
while the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not oper-
ate when the components are dam-
aged.
■ Secondary Collision Brake
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of the following situa-
tions.
● The vehicle speed drops to
approximately 0 mph (0 km/h).
● A certain amount of time elapses
during operation
● The accelerator pedal is
depressed a large amount
■ If a message about AWD is
shown on the multi-information
display (AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
● "AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode"
AWD system is overheated. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place with the
hybrid system operating.
If the message disappears after a
while, there is no problem. If the
message remains, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● "AWD System Overheated 2WD
Mode Engaged"
AWD system has been temporarily
released and switched to front-
wheel drive due to overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place with
the hybrid system operating.
If the message disappears after a
while, AWD system will automati-
cally recover. If the message
remains, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
● "AWD System Malfunction 2WD
Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer"
A malfunction occurs in the AWD
system. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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: When stopping the vehicle, do not
stop the hybrid system until the
display message has turned off.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate
effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping perfor-
mance have been exceeded
(such as excessively worn tires
on a snow-covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while
driving at high speed on wet or
slick roads.
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