2010 TOYOTA PRIUS open hood

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 212
Gauges and meters P. 181
Multi-information display P. 188
Hood opener P. 420
SRS knee airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372
Bottle holder P. 374
Horn P. 180
Fuel filler door opener P. 104
Glove boxes P. 368
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
P. 92
Headlight switch P. 206
Turn signal lever P. 178
Fog light switch P. 209
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 210
Audio system Navigation system
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P. 291
Parking brake pedal P. 179

288 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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CAUTION
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
● Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a
high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children and
pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydration, or could
result in death or serious injury.
● The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets left
inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an accident.
● Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while
the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects
may get caught in the wiper blades.
● Do not operate the if the hood is open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.
● Depending on the surrounding environment , signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use the only when necessary.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
ITO43P101
STEP1
ITO43P103
STEP2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots. STEP3STEP3

422 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12 volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12 volt battery is discharged. 
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
ITO43P127
STEP1
ITO52P135
STEP2

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● With a hybrid vehicle, there are times when the gasoline engine automati-
cally starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate. Do not
touch or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans. Doing so may lead
to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in an accidental injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot. 
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant. 
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

604 Alphabetical index
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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 472
Wattage .................................567
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Wattage .................................567
Fuel Capacity ................................558
Fuel gauge ............................ 181
Information ............................ 568
Refueling ............................... 104
Type ......................................568
Fuel door...................................104
Fuel filler door .......................... 104
Fuses......................................... 462
Garage door opener.................389
Gauges ......................................181
Glove box.................................. 368
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................326
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 486
Head restraints ...........................82
Headlight cleaner ..................... 213
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage .................................567
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 381
Side mirror............................. 289
Hood .......................................... 420
Hooks Cargo .................................... 385
Horn...........................................180 Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 33
Energy monitor/ 
consumption screen ........... 190
High-voltage components ....... 32
Power switch ......................... 162
I/M test ...................................... 415
Identification Engine ................................... 557
Vehicle .................................. 557
Ignition switch.......................... 162
Illuminated entry system......... 363
Immobilizer system ................. 108
Indicator lights ......................... 185
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 593
Inside rear view mirror .............. 93
Instrument panel light  control .................................... 184
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 363
Switch ................................... 363
Wattage................................. 567
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 423
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 524
Jack handle .............................. 524
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