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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Event data recorder ............ 421
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 423
If you have a flat tire............ 436
If the hybrid system will not start ................................... 446
If you lose your keys ........... 447
If the electronic key does not operate properly................ 448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................ 449
If your vehicle overheats ..... 454
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 457 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 460
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 486
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 489
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
Abbreviation list ............... 496
Alphabetical index............ 498
What to do if... .................. 504
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of 12 volt battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 369)
Engine/inverter coolant • At the correct level? (P. 367)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (P. 361)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 369)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (P. 374)
ItemsCheck points
12 volt battery • Maintenance-free (P. 371)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 361)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 394)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 369)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 384)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 374)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Engine compar tment
■12 volt battery
 P. 371
Washer fluid tank
( P. 374)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 369)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 363)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 367)Inverter coolant reservoir
( P. 367)
Fuse box ( P. 394)
Radiator ( P. 369)
Condenser ( P. 369)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 361)

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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment cover
■ Removing the cover
Front
■ Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than five mi nutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
STEP1

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PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise until you hear a click.
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3