2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Engine compartment

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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
23SPARE30 ASpare
24 SPARE 15 A Spare
25 DRL 7.5 A Daytime running light system
26 H-LP RH LO 10 A
*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
27 H-LP LH LO 10 A*1
Left.hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
28 H-LP HI RH 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
29 H-LP HI LH 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
30 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
31 AM2 15 A “IGN” fuse, ignition system
32 HORN 10 A Horn
33 HEV 20 A Hybrid system
34 P CON MAIN 7.5 A Parking control system, hybrid
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information
about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 471)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
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■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
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Parking and front
side marker lights
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
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Rear turn signal light
Back-up light Licence plate lights
Tail and rear side
marker lights

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 365)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your local Toy-
ota dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on:
The engine may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described blow.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Alphabetical index
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Engine compartment cover..... 365
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................467
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil Capacity ................................466
Checking ............................... 365
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 369
Event data recorder .................424
Floor mats.................................335
Fluid
Brake .....................................373
Washer .................................. 378
Fog lights
Switch.................................... 156
Wattage .................................471
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................429
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................471
Fuel Capacity ................................464
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Gas station information .........512
Information ............................ 472
Refueling ................................. 78
Type ......................................472
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................ 78
Fuses......................................... 398 Garage door opener ................ 339
Gas station information .......... 512
Gauges...................................... 143
Glove box ................................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 272
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 414
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 471
Heaters Side mirror ............................ 217
Hood.......................................... 361
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 336
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 130
Illuminated entry system......... 318
Immobilizer system ................... 81
I/M test ...................................... 356
Identification Engine ................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Indicator lights ......................... 146
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 491
Inside rear view mirror .............. 71
Instrument panel light control .................................... 144
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