2010 TOYOTA PRIUS parking brake

244 2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Hill-start assist control buzzer
● When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The “P” position switch is pressed.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on extremely st eep inclines or roads covered in ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended
period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.

262 2-5. Driving information
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■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and push the “P” position switch without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If necessa ry block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift position in “P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

424 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury.
● When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, flat, level surface.
● Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor
jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and push
the “P” position switch.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point. 
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1 HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2 RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3 CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4 S-HORN 10A No circuit
5 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
6 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
7 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
8 AMP 30A Audio system
9 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
10 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
11 P CON MAIN 7.5A Parking control system, transmis-
sion
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2
3
456 7
891011 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 21 22
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
35 36 37 38 39 40

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FUSEAmpereCircuit
12 AM2 7.5A Power windows
13 ECU-B2 7.5A Smart key system
14 MAYDAY 10A No circuit
15 ECU-B3 10A Air conditioning system
16 TURN & HAZ 10A Turn signal lights
17 ETCS 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 ABS MAIN
NO.1 20A Anti-lock brake system
19 P/I 2 40AParking control system, horn,
right-hand headlight (low beam),
left-hand headlight (low beam),
back-up lights
20 ABS MTR 1 30A Anti-lock brake system
21 ABS MTR 2 30A Anti-lock brake system
22 H-LP HI MAIN 20A H-LP HI RH, H-LP HI LH,
headlight switch, daytime running
light system
23 P/I 1 60A IG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
24 EPS 60A Electric power steering
25 PCU 10A Inverter and converter
26 IGCT NO.2 10A Hybrid system, parking control
system, power windows, inverter
and converter

470 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
28 IGN 10ABrake system, driver support sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, occupant detection sensor,
power windows, smart key system
29 PANEL 10AAir conditioning system, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters,
transmission, “P” position switch,
navigation system, Solar Ventila-
tion System, Remote Air Condi-
tioning System, advanced parking
guidance system, headlight
cleaner, front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light, headlight level-
ing system, glove box light, clock,
audio system
30 TAIL 10AHeadlight leveling system, park-
ing lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights, side marker
lights

488 5-1. Essential information
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.Towing eyelet
ITO51P107
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Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
CAUTION
■While towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
● If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground. 
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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