2012 TOYOTA PRIUS maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message turns off.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that all maintenance
according to the driven dis-
tance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be per-
formed soon. If necessary, per-
form maintenance.
Comes on approximately 4500
miles (7200 km) after the main-
tenance data has been reset.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that all maintenance
is required to correspond to
the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Perform the neces-
sary maintenance.
Please reset the
maintenance data
after the mainte-
nance is per-
formed. (
P. 403)
Comes on approximately 5000
miles (8000 km) after the main-
tenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.)

522 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 
(Flashes)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 541
 Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery.
NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

Vehicle specifications6
559
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 560
Fuel information ............... 571
Tire information ................ 575
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 590
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 597

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without moon roof with Solar Panel
*3: Vehicles with moon roof with Solar Panel
*4: Vehicles with 15-inch tires
*5: Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Overall length176.4 in. (4480 mm)
Overall width68.7 in. (1745 mm)
Overall height*158.7 in. (1490 mm)*2
59.3 in. (1505 mm)*3
Wheelbase106.3 in. (2700 mm)
Tread
Front60.0 in. (1525 mm)*4
59.6 in. (1515 mm)*5
Rear59.8 in. (1520 mm)*4
59.4 in. (1510 mm)*5
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 825 lb. (370 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 403
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
• When changing the tire size P. 439
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt batt ery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

620 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................148
Back door precautions ............95
Child restraint system............ 160
Child-protectors .......................88
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 111
Installing child restraints ........ 165
Power window lock switch..... 123
Power window precautions ... 125
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 455
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 116
Seat belt precautions ............ 112
Seat heater precautions ........ 370
12-volt battery precautions .... 434
Child-protectors .........................88
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 396
Interior ................................... 399
Seat belts .............................. 400
Clock ......................................... 230
Condenser ................................ 426
Console box ............................. 359
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 549
Hybrid system overheating.... 549
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 270
Cup holders .............................. 360
Curtain shield airbags ............. 140
Customizable features............. 590 Daytime running light
system .................................... 253
Deck board ............................... 374
Defogger Rear window ......................... 346
Side mirrors........................... 346
Dimensions .............................. 560
Dinghy towing .......................... 323
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 270
Multi-information ................... 223
Warning messages ............... 507
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 410
Door lock
Back door ................................ 93
Side doors ............................... 87
Smart key system .. ................. 61
Wireless remote control .......... 85
Doors
Back door ................................ 93
Door glasses ......................... 123
Door lock ..................... 61, 85, 87
Rear door child-protector ........ 88
Side doors ............................... 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 498
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 181
Correct posture ..................... 138
Procedures............................ 180
Winter driving tips ................. 317D

624 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 410
General maintenance ............ 405
Maintenance data.................. 560
Maintenance requirements.... 402
Maintenance data ..................... 403
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 217
Meters ................................... 214
Speed unit select button........ 216
Trip information display ......... 229
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 330
Microphone
*............................ 388
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 118
Side mirror heater ................. 346
Side mirrors ........................... 121
Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 223
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 214
Oil Engine oil .............................. 420
Opener Back door ................................93
Fuel filler door ....................... 131
Hood...................................... 413
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 121
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ..................... 346 Outside temperature
display .................................... 366
Overheating .............................. 549
Parking brake ........................... 212
Parking lights Switch ................................... 250
PCS ........................................... 303
Personal lights Switch ................................... 355
Wattage................................. 570
Power outlets ........................... 367
“POWER” switch ..................... 192
Power windows ........................ 123
Pre-collision system ................ 303
Radar cruise control system .................................... 270
Radiator .................................... 426
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 102
Folding down......................... 103
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage................................. 570
Rear view mirror .............. 118, 121
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 346
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 262
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 342
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