2009 TOYOTA PRIUS brake

467
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44 lbf (196 N,
20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66.0 lbf (294 N,33.0 kgf).
Pedal clearance *13.98 in. (101.0 mm) Min.
Pedal free play Less than 0.04 - 0.24 in. (1.0 - 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*26  9 clicks
Parking brake lining wear
limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

479
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items
are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

480 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

496
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electronic Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

498
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................197
ABS ...........................................166
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............390
Automatic air conditioning system ................................197
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......211
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....92
Airbag precautions for your child ...................................... 96
Airbag warning light............... 424
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................96
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........101
General airbag precautions .....96
Locations of airbags ................89
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................100
Side airbag precautions .......... 96
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions..............92
SRS airbags ............................ 89
Alarm ........................................... 84
Antenna.....................................227
Armrest .....................................331
Audio input ............................... 265
Audio system Antenna .................................227
CD player/changer ................235
MP3/WMA disc......................250
Optimal use ...........................259
Portable music player............265
Radio .....................................221
Steering switches .................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 152
Automatic light control system .................................... 152
AUX adapter ............................. 265
Auxiliary boxes ........................324 Back-up lights
Wattage................................. 469
Back door Back door ................................ 54
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Smart key system .. ................. 36
Battery Checking ............................... 371
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................... 26
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged .......................... 449
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Bluetooth
®................................ 269
Brake Fluid ...................................... 369
Parking brake ........................ 143
Brake assist.............................. 166
Break-in tips ............................. 123
Care Exterior.................................. 342
Interior ................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo hooks ............................. 333
CD player/changer ................... 235
Chains ....................................... 175
Child-protectors ......................... 52
Child restraint system Definition ............................... 107
Installation ............................. 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 112
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............................. 114
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 117
Child safety Airbag precautions .................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors....................... 52
AB
C

500 Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Engine compartment cover..... 361
Engine/inverter coolantCapacity ................................465
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil Capacity ................................464
Checking ............................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 365
Enhanced VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).................... 166
Event data recorder .................421
Floor mats.................................332
Fluid Brake .....................................369
Washer .................................. 374
Fog lights Switch.................................... 155
Wattage .................................469
Front passenger occupant classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................469
Fuel
Capacity ................................462
Fuel gauge ............................ 145
Gas station information .........508
Information ............................ 470
Refueling ................................. 79
Type ......................................470
Fuel door.....................................79
Fuel filler door ............................ 79
Fuses......................................... 394 Garage door opener ................ 336
Gas station information .......... 508
Gauges...................................... 145
Glove box ................................. 320
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 269
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 412
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 410
Replacing light bulbs ............. 403
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 213
Hood.......................................... 357
Hooks Cargo .................................... 333
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 132
Illuminated entry system......... 315
Immobilizer system ................... 82
I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification Engine ................................... 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch.......................... 132
Indicator lights ......................... 148
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 489
Inside rear view mirror .............. 72
Instrument panel light control .................................... 146
F
G
H
I

501
Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 317
Switch ................................... 317
Wattage ................................ 469
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 358
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 436
Jack handle.............................. 436
Keys Electronic key ......................... 49
If you lose your keys............. 447
If your electronic key ............ 448
Key number plate ................... 35
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 34
“POWER” switch .................. 132
Mechanical key....................... 34
Wireless remote control key ... 49
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 403
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .... 412
Fog light switch..................... 155
Hazard light switch ............... 412
Headlights switch ................. 152
Interior lights list ................... 315
Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Turn signal lever ................... 142
Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Load capacity .......................... 172
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 353
General maintenance ........... 349 Maintenance data..................460
Maintenance
requirements .......................347
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................146
Meters ...................................145
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............72
Side mirror heater .................213
Side mirrors .............................74
Vanity mirrors ........................327
MP3 disc ...................................250
Odometer ..................................145
Oil Engine oil ..............................361
Opener Fuel filler door .........................79
Hood......................................357
Back door ................................54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............74
Outside temperature
display ....................................185
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................454
Parking brake ...........................143
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............403
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................469
Personal lights .........................317
Power outlet .............................329
Power windows ..........................76
Radiator ....................................369
Radio .........................................221
RDS (Radio Data System) .......223
J
K
L
M
O
P
R

503
Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 479
Size ...................................... 476
Tire identification number ..... 475
Uniform tire quality grading .. 477
Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 375
Compact spare tire ............... 437
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ........................... 473
Pressure warning system ..... 375
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 375
Size ...................................... 468
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools......................................... 436
Total load capacity .................. 172
Touch screen ........................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 178
Emergency towing ................ 413
Trailer towing ........................ 177
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 139
Transmission ........................ 138
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 146
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Switch ................................... 142
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 327
Vehicle identification
number................................... 461
Vehicle load limits ................... 172 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................423
Open door ............................426
Seat belt reminder .................426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................425
Brake system ........................423
Charging system .... ...............424
Electric power steering warning light........................425
Low fuel level ........................426
Malfunction indicator lamp ....424
Master warning light ..............427
Open door .............................426
Seat belt reminder light .........426
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................426
Washer Checking ...............................374
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................156
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................460
Wheels ......................................388
Window glasses ........................76
Window lock switch ...................76
Windows Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........213
Washer ..................................156
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................156
Winter driving tips ...................173
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............392
WMA disc ..................................250
V
W