2008 TOYOTA PRIUS CHECK

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Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the
Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance Guide”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
● When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always
installed.
● When cleaning the filter, do not clean the with water.
Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on
the filter and the filter case
should be pointing up.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF mode.
Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
P. 365
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP1
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Luggage compartment
Remove the cover.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 401) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
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Check if the fuse has blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an
appropriate amperage rating.
The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an
appropriate amperage rating.
The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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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.
 P. 3 6 5
■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
ITY43P038
Parking and front
side marker lights
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
ITY43P039
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light Licence plate lights
Tail and rear side
marker lights

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*2
A door or a back door is
not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
back door are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Remaining fuel
(Approximately 3.0 gal.
[11.4 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.] or
less) Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.
Adjust the tire inflation
pressure.
When the light stays on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system. Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

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*1:This warning light is displayed on the touch screen.
*2:Open door warning buzzer:

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Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flasher for
about 15 seconds:
Engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. Check and the engine oil,
and change if necessary.
Comes on and remains:
Engine oil should be
changed. Check and change the
engine oil.

*1
Hybrid battery warning
light
The hybrid battery voltage
drops when the transmis-
sion is left in “N” position. Push the “P” position
switch.
The hybrid battery is dis-
charged. If this light comes on with
the “READY” light on in this
case, have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.
High coolant temperature
warning light Indicates high engine cool-
ant temperature P. 456
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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*3:Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at lest 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with smart
key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
AlarmWarning lightDetailsCorrection procedure
Interior and
exterior alarm:
One beep
(sounds con-
tinuously)
The driver has
removed the smart key
from the vehicle while
the hybrid system is
not OFF and the shift
lever is in a position
other than “P”.Pressing the “P”
position switch
before removing the
smart key from the
vehicle and turning
the hybrid system
OFF.
Interior alarm:
One beep
Exterior alarm:
3 beeps The driver has
removed the smart key
from the vehicle while
the hybrid system is
not OFF and the shift
lever is in the “P” posi-
tion.
Turn the hybrid sys-
tem OFF and
remove the key
from the vehicle.
A passenger has
removed the smart key
from the vehicle while
the hybrid system is
not OFF. Check whether the
passenger leaving
the vehicle is carry-
ing the smart key.