2010 TOYOTA PRIUS charging

440 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
CAUTION
■When disconnecting the 12 volt battery
NOTICE
■When recharging th e 12 volt battery
Never recharge the 12 volt battery while the hybrid system is operating.
Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
Do not disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal on the body side as shown. The dis-
connected negative (-) terminal may
touch the positive (+) terminal, which may
cause a short and result in death or seri-
ous injury.

5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic hybrid system control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system.
SRS warning light Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• Front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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When trouble arises
547
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
NOTICE
■
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12 volt
battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.
■ When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Electrical system
Transmission
*:The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
12 volt battery
Open voltage at
68 
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged

12.2  12.4 V Half charged 
11 . 5  11.9 V Discharged 
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 4.2 A max.
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

608 Alphabetical index
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ...........................377
Wattage .................................567
Vanity mirrors...........................377
Vehicle identification 
number ...................................557
Vehicle load limits.................... 260
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................496
Open door ............................ 499
Seat belt reminder .................499
Warning lights Anti-lock brake 
system (ABS) ......................497
Automatic headlight  leveling system .... ...............497
Brake system ........................496
Charging system .... ...............497
Electric power steering .........497
High coolant temperature ......499
Low fuel level ........................499
Malfunction indicator lamp ....497
Master warning......................499
Open door ............................. 499
Pre-Collision system ............. 497
Seat belt reminder .................499
SRS airbags .......................... 497
Tire pressure .........................499
Warning messages .................. 508
Washer Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 261
Switch.................................... 210
Washing and waxing ............... 404 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 260
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 556
Wheels ...................................... 455
Window glasses ........................ 98
Window lock switch................... 98
Windows Power windows ....................... 98
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.................................. 210
Windshield wipers ................... 210
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 63
Replacing the battery ............ 460
WMA disc.................................. 311V
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612 What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 4 V VP. 497
P. 4 V T
or
P. 497
or
P. 4 V TP. 499
P. 497
or
P. 4 V SP. 497
P. 499
P. 4 V T
P. 499
P. 4 V T
P. 499
P. 4 V V
P. 499
Master warning lightSRS warning light
Charging system 
warning lightABS warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Tire pressure warning
light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light
High coolant temperature
warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Automatic headlight 
leveling system 
warning light
Driver’s seat belt reminder 
light
Open door warning light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator) Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator) Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light