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2010 Model
Revised (includes 2012 Model)
© 2012 Toyota Motor Corporation
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Prius Plug-in hybrid ERG REV A – (02/22/12)

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  • Page 1 Plug-in Hybrid 2010 Model Revised (includes 2012 Model) © 2012 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. Prius Plug-in hybrid ERG REV A – (02/22/12)
  • Page 2 This Prius Plug-in hybrid Emergency Response Guide has been revised • An electric vehicle charge cable rated at 120 Volts. to include the changes of the 2012 model year Prius Plug-in hybrid. • An onboard battery charger with a 120 Volt /240 Volt AC input and These changes include minor updates to the vehicle exterior, interior 346 Volt DC output.
  • Page 3 2012 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2010 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid This guide is intended to assist emergency responders in the safe handling of a Prius Plug-in hybrid vehicle during an incident. NOTE: Charge Inlet Door Emergency Response Guides for Toyota hybrid and alternative fuel 2012 Model vehicles may be viewed at http://techinfo.toyota.com.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents (2010 Model) Page Table of Contents (2010 Model) Page About the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Roadside Assistance Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Plug-in Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Key System...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents (2012 Model) Page Table of Contents (2012 Model) Page About the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Roadside Assistance Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Plug-in Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Key System...
  • Page 6 About the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2010 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains a gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a newly developed large capacity Li-ion battery. It is the first Toyota hybrid that allows the HV battery to be plugged-in and charged by an external power source.
  • Page 7 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2010 Model) Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2010 Model) Exterior In appearance, the 2010 model year Prius Plug-in hybrid is a 5-door In appearance, the 2010 model year Prius Plug-in hybrid is a 5-door hatchback. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are hatchback.
  • Page 8 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2010 Model - Continued) Interior An instrument cluster (speedometer, READY light, shift position indicators, warning lights) located in center of the dash and near the base of the windshield. A plug-in charge indicator light located on the upper dash near the driver side windshield.

  • Page 9: Prius Plug-In Hybrid Identification

    Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2010 Model - Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2010 Model - Continued) Continued) Engine Compartment Engine Compartment 1.8-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the plastic engine cover. Engine Compartment View...

  • Page 10: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2010 Model) Descriptions (2010 Model) Component Location Description 12 Volt Passenger Side A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the Auxiliary Battery of Cargo Area low voltage devices. Hybrid Vehicle Cargo Area...
  • Page 11 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2010 Model - Continued) Descriptions (2010 Model - Continued) Component Location Description Fuel Tank Undercarriage The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel and Fuel Line and Center line to the engine.
  • Page 12 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2010 Model - Continued) Descriptions (2010 Model - Continued) Key Specifications: Key Specifications: Aluminum Hood Aluminum Hatch Gasoline Engine: 98 hp (73 kW), 1.8-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motor: 80 hp (60 kW), AC Motor Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled continuously variable transaxle)

  • Page 13: Plug-In Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions

    lug-in Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions (2010 Model) Component Location Description Charge Inlet Driver Side Front Connects to the charge cable assembly Fender charge connector. Supplies the electrical power from an external power source to the vehicle. Power Cable Driver Side Power cable connecting the charge inlet and for Charging...

  • Page 14: Smart Key System

    Key System (2010 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid smart key system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.
  • Page 15 If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button. Within the 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY light will illuminate).

  • Page 16: Electronic Gearshift Selector

    Electronic Shift Selector (2010 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid electronic shift selector is a momentary select shift-by-wire system that can be used to select reverse (R), neutral (N), drive (D), or engine brake (B) states. • These states may only be selected while the vehicle is on and operational (READY-on), except for neutral (N) which may also be selected while in the ignition-on mode.

  • Page 17: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

    Vehicle Operation • With the Prius Plug-in hybrid, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READY indicator is on. Instrument Cluster READY Indicator •...

  • Page 18: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Assembly

    Vehicle (HV) Battery Assembly (2010 Model) Components Powered by the HV Battery Assembly The Prius Plug-in hybrid features a large capacity high voltage Hybrid • • Vehicle (HV) battery assembly that contains newly developed sealed Electric Motor Inverter/Converter •...
  • Page 19 346 Volts DC used to charge the HV battery assembly. Prius Plug-in hybrid vehicles for North America are supplied with a charge cable assembly designed to allow charging from a 120 Volt AC NEMA 5-15R receptacle.

  • Page 20: Plug-In Charging System

    Plug-in Charging System (2010 Model - Continued) System Deactivation: The following steps explain how to stop charging. Disconnect the charge cable assembly connector from the vehicle. To disconnect it, push the orange lock release button on the top of the connector and pull it away from the vehicle. Close the charge inlet cap and charge inlet door.

  • Page 21: Remote Air Conditioning System

    • while the vehicle is parked. Unlike a conventional gasoline vehicle, the Prius The instrument cluster lights are on, the READY indicator is off, and Plug-in hybrid does not start the gasoline engine. Instead, to heat or cool the all of the conditions in the preceding list are met.
  • Page 22 Remote Air Conditioning System (2010 Model -Continued) System Deactivation: When the system is deactivated, the A/C system stops. The system is deactivated when any one of the following conditions occurs: • When the system has operated for more than about 30 minutes. •...

  • Page 23: Low Voltage Battery

    Low Voltage Battery (2010 Model) Auxiliary Battery • The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. The 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle.

  • Page 24: High Voltage Safety

    igh Voltage Safety (2010 Model) The HV battery assembly powers the high voltage electrical system with DC Hybrid Vehicle Computer electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are routed from the HV battery assembly, under the vehicle floor pan, to the Volt DC inverter/converter.

  • Page 25: Plug-In Charging Safety

    Plug-in Charging Safety (2010 Model) The HV battery assembly can be charged using power from an external power outlet. AC power is supplied to the charge inlet by the charge cable assembly and sent to the charger assembly. There are basically 2 circuits in the charger assembly: One is an AC/DC converter circuit and the other is a booster circuit used to boost the charger input voltage to 346 Volts.
  • Page 26 lug-in Charging Safety (2010 Model - Continued) • Hybrid Vehicle Computer The AC cables are connected to the charger assembly. The high voltage DC power cables from the charger assembly are connected to the HV Volt DC battery assembly and are controlled by 12 Volt normally open charge relays 12V Auxiliary Battery , HV system main relays...
  • Page 27 RS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (2010 Model) Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • A frontal dual stage driver airbag is mounted in the steering wheel hub.

  • Page 28: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

    The knee airbag deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags. The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioners. If the passenger occupant classification system prohibits deployment during an SRS event, the passenger SRS will not re-arm nor deploy.

  • Page 29: Emergency Response

    Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: • Never assume the Prius Plug-in hybrid is shut off simply because it is silent. • Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY indicator status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off.
  • Page 30 Emergency Response (2010 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) • Disable Vehicle Perform these steps first if the charge cable assembly is connected to the vehicle. Disconnect the charge cable assembly connector from the vehicle. To disconnect it, push the orange lock release button on the top of the connector and pull it away from the vehicle.
  • Page 31 Emergency Response (2010 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Open the hood. Remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IGCT fuse (30A green colored) and AM2 fuse (7.5A brown colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration).
  • Page 32 Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. NOTE: The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel. Snapping the valve stem with pliers or removing the valve cap and Schrader valve will release the air in the tire.
  • Page 33 AIRBAG AIRBAG Roof Removal The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated. This would avoid breaching the side curtain airbags, inflators, and wiring harness.
  • Page 34 Emergency Response (2010 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) NOTE: The Prius Plug-in hybrid has an orange power cable that is energized during charging. The charge power cable is routed along the driver side front fender apron member (top rail) that is concealed by the front fender panel.
  • Page 35 Extrication (Continued) Headrest Active Headrest Removal Upper Unit The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with active headrests, located in both front seatbacks. The active headrests are Cable mechanical non-pyrotechnic head supports that are designed to reduce neck injuries in the event of a rear collision.

  • Page 36: Fire

    Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas. protect exposures or to control the path of smoke. Attack teams may not be able to identify a Prius Plug-in hybrid until the fire has been knocked down and overhaul operations have commenced.

  • Page 37: Overhaul

    The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights are United States: (800) 331-4331 not illuminated. Do not push the power button because the Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828] vehicle may start. If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from the vehicle.

  • Page 38: Spills

    Response (2010 Model - Continued) Spills First Aid The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in Emergency responders may not be familiar with Li-ion electrolyte exposure other non-hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the Li-ion electrolyte when rendering aid to a patient.

  • Page 39: Submersion

    If a hybrid vehicle is fully or partially submerged in water, emergency responders may not be able to determine if the vehicle has been automatically disabled. The Prius Plug-in hybrid may be handled by following these recommendations: Perform these steps first if the charge cable assembly is connected to the vehicle (see illustrations on page 25).
  • Page 40 Roadside assistance is available in the United States by contacting (800) 771-1841 Towing The Prius Plug-in hybrid is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the front wheels off the ground. Failure to do so may cause serious Starting Vehicle Move Shift Selector to N Position damage to Hybrid Synergy Drive components.
  • Page 41 Manual Hatch Release Electric Fuel Door Opener The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with an electric fuel door opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the fuel door can only be opened using the manual release located inside the cargo area.
  • Page 42 Roadside Assistance (2010 Model - Continued) Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit The Prius Plug-in hybrid does not contain a spare tire. Instead, an emergency tire puncture repair kit is provided along with the jack, tools, and towing eyelet. These items are located as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 43 Positive Terminal Ground If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the instructions and illustrations on page 10 for more details.
  • Page 44 About the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2012 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains a gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a newly developed large capacity Li-ion battery. It is the first Toyota hybrid that allows the HV battery to be plugged-in and charged by an external power source.

  • Page 45: Prius Plug-In Hybrid Identification

    Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model) Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model) Exterior In appearance, the 2012 model year Prius Plug-in hybrid is a 5-door In appearance, the 2012 model year Prius Plug-in hybrid is a 5-door hatchback. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are hatchback.
  • Page 46 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model - Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model - Continued) Continued) Interior Interior An instrument cluster (speedometer, READY light, shift position indicators, warning lights) located in center of the dash and near the base of the windshield.
  • Page 47 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model) Prius Plug-in Hybrid Identification (2012 Model) (Continued) (Continued) Engine Compartment Engine Compartment 1.8-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the plastic engine cover. Engine Compartment View...

  • Page 48: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2012 Model) Descriptions (2012 Model) Component Location Description 12 Volt Passenger Side A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the Auxiliary Battery of Cargo Area low voltage devices. Hybrid Vehicle Cargo Area...
  • Page 49 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2012 Model - Continued) Descriptions (2012 Model - Continued) Component Location Description Fuel Tank Undercarriage The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel and Fuel Line and Center line to the engine.
  • Page 50 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (2012 Model - Continued) Descriptions (2012 Model - Continued) Key Specifications: Key Specifications: Aluminum Hood Aluminum Hatch Gasoline Engine: 98 hp (73 kW), 1.8-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motor: 80 hp (60 kW), AC Motor Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled continuously variable transaxle)

  • Page 51: Plug-In Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions

    lug-in Charging System Component Locations & Descriptions (2012 Model) Component Location Description Charge Inlet Passenger Side Connects to the charge cable assembly Rear Quarter charge connector. Supplies the electrical Panel power from an external power source to the vehicle. Power Cable Passenger Side Power cable connecting the charge inlet and for Charging...
  • Page 52 Key System (2012 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid smart key system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.

  • Page 53: Smart Key System

    If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button. Within the 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY light will illuminate).

  • Page 54: Electronic Gearshift Selector

    Electronic Shift Selector (2012 Model) The Prius Plug-in hybrid electronic shift selector is a momentary select shift-by-wire system that can be used to select reverse (R), neutral (N), drive (D), or engine brake (B) states. • These states may only be selected while the vehicle is on and operational (READY-on), except for neutral (N) which may also be selected while in the ignition-on mode.

  • Page 55: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

    Vehicle Operation • With the Prius Plug-in hybrid, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READY indicator is on. Instrument Cluster READY Indicator •...

  • Page 56: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Assembly

    Vehicle (HV) Battery Assembly (2012 Model) Components Powered by the HV Battery Assembly The Prius Plug-in hybrid features a large capacity high voltage Hybrid • • Vehicle (HV) battery assembly that contains newly developed sealed Electric Motor Inverter/Converter •...
  • Page 57 HV battery assembly. Charge Indicator Prius Plug-in hybrid vehicles for North America are supplied with a charge cable assembly designed to allow charging from a 120 Volt AC NEMA 5-15R receptacle. The maximum current flow during charging is 12 A.

  • Page 58: Plug-In Charging System

    Plug-in Charging System (2012 Model - Continued) System Deactivation: The following steps explain how to stop charging. Disconnect the charge cable assembly connector from the vehicle. Push To disconnect it, push the lock release button on the top of the connector and pull it away from the vehicle.

  • Page 59: Remote Air Conditioning System

    Second, disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary while the vehicle is parked. Unlike a conventional gasoline vehicle, the Prius battery. After performing these two steps, the remote air conditioning system Plug-in hybrid does not start the gasoline engine.

  • Page 60: Low Voltage Battery

    Low Voltage Battery (2012 Model) Auxiliary Battery • The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. The 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle.

  • Page 61: High Voltage Safety

    igh Voltage Safety (2012 Model) The HV battery assembly powers the high voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are 12 Volt Auxiliary Hybrid Vehicle Battery Computer routed from the HV battery assembly, under the vehicle floor pan, to the Volt DC inverter/converter.

  • Page 62: Plug-In Charging Safety

    Plug-in Charging Safety (2012 Model) The HV battery assembly can be charged using power from an external power outlet. AC power is supplied to the charge inlet by the charge cable assembly and sent to the charger assembly. There are basically 2 circuits in the charger assembly: One is an AC/DC converter circuit and the other is a booster circuit used to boost the charger input voltage to 207.2 Volts.
  • Page 63 lug-in Charging Safety (2012 Model - Continued) • The AC cables are connected to the charger assembly. The high voltage Charging Circuit Interrupter Device (CCID) DC power cables from the charger assembly are connected to the HV battery assembly and are controlled by 12 Volt normally open charge relays , HV system main relays and AC leakage cut relays .
  • Page 64 RS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (2012 Model) Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • A frontal dual stage driver airbag is mounted in the steering wheel hub.

  • Page 65: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

    The knee airbag deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags. The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioners. If the passenger occupant classification system prohibits deployment during an SRS event, the passenger SRS will not re-arm nor deploy.
  • Page 66 Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: • Never assume the Prius Plug-in hybrid is shut off simply because it is silent. • Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY indicator status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off.

  • Page 67: Emergency Response

    Emergency Response (2012 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) • Disable Vehicle Perform these steps first if the charge cable assembly is connected to the vehicle. Disconnect the charge cable assembly connector from the vehicle. To disconnect it, push the lock release button on the top of the connector and pull it away from the vehicle.
  • Page 68 Emergency Response (2012 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Open the hood. Remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IG2 fuse (20A yellow colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
  • Page 69 Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. NOTE: The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel. Snapping the valve stem with pliers or removing the valve cap and Schrader valve will release the air in the tire.
  • Page 70 AIRBAG AIRBAG Roof Removal The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated. This would avoid breaching the side curtain airbags, inflators, and wiring harness.
  • Page 71 Emergency Response (2012 Model - Continued) Extrication (Continued) NOTE: The Prius Plug-in hybrid has an orange power cable that is energized during charging. The charge power cable is routed along the passenger side rear quarter panel. Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system.
  • Page 72 Extrication (Continued) Headrest Active Headrest Removal Upper Unit The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with active headrests, located in both front seatbacks. The active headrests are Cable mechanical non-pyrotechnic head supports that are designed to reduce neck injuries in the event of a rear collision.

  • Page 73: Fire

    Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas. protect exposures or to control the path of smoke. Attack teams may not be able to identify a Prius Plug-in hybrid until the fire has been knocked down and overhaul operations have commenced.

  • Page 74: Overhaul

    The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights are United States: (800) 331-4331 not illuminated. Do not push the power button because the Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828] vehicle may start. If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from the vehicle.

  • Page 75: Spills

    Response (2012 Model - Continued) Spills First Aid The Prius Plug-in hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in Emergency responders may not be familiar with Li-ion electrolyte exposure other non-hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the Li-ion electrolyte when rendering aid to a patient.

  • Page 76: Submersion

    If a hybrid vehicle is fully or partially submerged in water, emergency responders may not be able to determine if the vehicle has been automatically disabled. The Prius Plug-in hybrid may be handled by following these recommendations: Perform these steps first if the charge cable assembly is connected to the vehicle (see illustrations on page 62).

  • Page 77: About The Prius Plug-In Hybrid 39 Roadside Assistance

    Starting Vehicle Move Shift Selector to N Position The Prius Plug-in hybrid is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the front wheels off the ground. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to Hybrid Synergy Drive components.
  • Page 78 Inside Vehicle Manual Hatch Release Electric Fuel Door Opener The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with an electric fuel door opener. In the Pull event of 12 Volt power loss, the fuel door can only be opened using the manual release located inside the cargo area.
  • Page 79 Roadside Assistance (2012 Model - Continued) Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit The Prius Plug-in hybrid does not contain a spare tire. Instead, an emergency tire puncture repair kit is provided in the driver side rear panel well shown in the illustration. The jack, tools, and towing eyelet are located under the driver seat shown in the illustration.
  • Page 80 If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the instructions and illustrations on page 48 for more details.

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