2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Tires
Chains .................................. 179
Checking .............................. 379
Compact spare tire ............... 439
If you have a flat tire ............. 438
Inflation pressure .................. 470
Information ........................... 475
Pressure warning system ..... 379
Replacing ............................. 438
Rotating tires ........................ 379
Size ...................................... 470
Snow tires............................. 179
Spare tire .............................. 439
Tools......................................... 438
Total load capacity .................. 176
Touch screen ........................... 186
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 416
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 137
Transmission ........................ 136
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 144
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 471
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 330
Wattage ................................ 471
Vanity mirrors .......................... 330
Vehicle identification number................................... 463
Vehicle load limits ................... 176
Vehicle Stability Control ......... 170 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................426
Open door ............................429
Seat belt reminder .................429
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................428
Brake system ........................426
Charging system .... ...............427
Electric power steering warning light........................428
Low fuel level ........................429
Malfunction indicator lamp ....427
Master warning light ..............430
Open door .............................429
Seat belt reminder light .........429
SRS airbags ..........................427
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................429
Washer Checking ...............................378
Preparing and checking before winter .......................177
Switch....................................158
Washing and waxing ...............346
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................173
Load limits .............................176
Weight ...................................462
Wheels ......................................392
Window glasses ........................75
Window lock switch ...................75
Windows Power windows .......................75
Rear window defogger ..........217
Washer ..................................158
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................158
Winter driving tips ...................177
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............396
WMA disc ..................................254
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What to do if...
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A tire puncturesP. 438If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 8 1Hybrid system immobilizer system
P. 448If the engine will not start
P. 451If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 456If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 449If you lose your keys
The 12 volt battery runs outP. 451If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 459If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 361Fuel filler doorP. 7 8
Hood lock release lever
P. 361Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 8Tire inflation pressureP. 470
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 79, 464
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 7 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 466
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30