2006 TOYOTA PRIUS service

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Smart entry and startsystem
Users of any electrical medical de-
vices such as implanted pacemak-
ers should consult the manufactur-
er of the device for information
about its operation under the influ-
ence of radio waves. Radio waves
could have unexpected effects on
the operation of such medical de-
vices. For details, see “Keys” on
page 20 and “Smart entry and
start system” on page 24 in Sec-
tion 2−1.
Tires and loading on
your Toyota
Underinflated or overinflated
tire inflation pressure and the
excess load may result in the
deterioration of steering ability
and braking ability, leading to
an accident. Check the tire
inflation pressure periodically
and be sure to keep the load
limits given in this Owner ’s
Manual. For details about tire
inflation pressure and load lim-
its, see page 405 and pages
342.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as
fire. Be sure to have the systems
of the SRS airbag and seat belt
pretensioner removed and disposed
of by the qualified service shop or
by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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Hybrid battery
The hybrid battery has a limited
service life. Call your Toyota deal-
er for information about recycling
or disposal of hybrid battery and
your vehicle.
Leak detectionpump
This pump performs fuel evapora-
tion leakage check. This check is
done approximately five hours af-
ter the hybrid system is turned
off. So you may hear a sound
coming from underneath the lug-
gage compartment for several min-
utes. It does not indicate a mal-
function.
CAUTION

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Precautions for useof hybrid vehicle
The vehicle has both high voltage
DC and AC systems as well as a
12volt system. DC and AC high
voltage are both very dangerous
and can cause death or serious inju-
ry, severe burns and electric shock.
In order to avoid personal in-
juries, do not touch the high
voltage cables (orange col-
ored) and their connectors.
Follow the caution labels at-
tached to the high voltage
parts.
Do not remove or replace the
high voltage parts such as
the inverter unit (located in
the engine compartment), hy-
brid battery (located behind
rear seat), etc.
Do not touch the service plug
located in the left side trim
of the luggage compartment
without hybrid system techni-
cal training. (See “Precau-
tions for use” on page 14 in
Section 12.) This component
is provided to disable the
high voltage system in case
of servicing at a Toyota deal-
er.

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Publication No. OM47520U
Part No. 01999-47520
Printed in Japan 01−0511 −00
U 5Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 125 . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break-in period 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the hybrid system 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 General maintenance 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher.
See page 318 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)
See page 320 for detailed information.
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 401 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 405 through 412.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 429.
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