2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Brake system

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CAUTION
■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious 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 underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on 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, set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
● 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 object 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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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have y our vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiators or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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12 IG2 NO.2
10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering switches, brake
system, starter system, smart key
system, occupant classification
system, SRS airbag system
13 DOME 15 AAudio system, vehicle control and
operation data recording, main
body ECU, personal lights, lug-
gage compartment light
14 ECU-B NO.1 7.5 A Main body ECU, smart key system
15 METER 7.5 A Gauge and meters
16 IGN 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17 HAZ 10 A Emergency flashers
18 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 ABS NO.1 20 A Brake system
20 ENG W/PMP 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 H-LP-MAIN 40 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, H-LP
LH-HI, H-LP RH-HI, daytime run-
ning light system
22 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
23 ABS MTR NO.1 30 A Brake system
24 P/I 50 A EFI-MAIN, HORN, IG2
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25 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 AAir conditioning system, gauge
and meters, occupant classifica-
tion system, tire pressure warning
system, starter system, smart key
system, power door lock system
26 AM2 7.5 A Starter system
27 STRG LOCK 20 A Starter system
28 ABS NO.2 10 A Brake system
29 IGCT-MAIN 30 A IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3, IGCT
NO.4, PCU, BATT FAN
30 D/C CUT 30 A DOME, ECU-B NO.1
31 PTC HTR NO.1 30 A PTC heater
32 PTC HTR NO.2 30 A PTC heater
33 FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan
34 PTC HTR NO.3 30 A PTC heater
35 DEF 30 A MIR HTR, rear window defogger
36 DEICER 20 A No circuit
37 BATT FAN 10 A Battery cooling fan
38 IGCT NO.2 10 A Hybrid system
39 IGCT NO.4 10 A Hybrid system
40 PCU 10 A Hybrid system
41 IGCT NO.3 10 A Hybrid system
42 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
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Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
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1 DC/DC 100 A Hybrid system
2 ABS MTR NO.2 30 A Brake system
3 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
4 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system

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Under the driver’s side instrument panel
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1 TAIL 10 A Parking lights, side marker lights,
tail lights, license plate lights, front
fog lights, gauge and meters
2 PANEL 5 A Instrument panel lights
3 DOOR R/R 20 A Rear power window (right side)
4 DOOR P 20 A Front power window (right side)
5 ECU-IG NO.1 5 A Rear window defogger, tire pres-
sure warning system, main body
ECU, brake system, vehicle stabil-
ity control system, power door lock
system, smart key system
6 ECU-IG NO.2 5 A Electric power steering system
7HTR-IG 7.5 A Air conditioning system, PTC
heater
8 GAUGE 10 A Back-up lights, audio system, shift
lock control system, moon roof,
vehicle control and operation data
recording, vehicle proximity notifi-
cation system
9 WASHER 15 A Windshield wipers and washer
10 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
11 WIPER RR 15 A Windshield wipers and washer
12 P/W 30 A Power window

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13 DOOR R/L 20 A Rear pow
er window (left side)
14 DOOR D 20 A Front power window (left side)
15 CIG 15 A Power outlet
16 ACC 5 A Main body ECU, audio system, out-
side rear view mirrors, shift lock
control system
17 D/L 25 A Power door lock system
18 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis
19 STOP 7.5 A Starter system, shift lock control
system, vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system, brake system, stop
lights, high mounted stoplight
20 AM1 7.5 A Starter system
21 FOG FR 15 A Front fog lights
22 S/ROOF 25 A Moon roof
23 S/HTR 15 A Seat heaters, air conditioning sys-
tem
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 411)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at under 18 mph (30
km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.