2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS transmission

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467 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission when
towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission in
emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the hybrid transmission.

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479 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.
Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the electronic
key present.
The “POWER”
switch has been
pressed while the
electronic key
was not detected
inside the vehicle.
Confirm the location
of the electronic key.
(P. 67, 74)
If the warning light
does not extinguish
even though the elec-
tronic key is within
operating range,
touch the electronic
key to the “POWER”
switch while depress-
ing the brake pedal
(P. 520)
Transmission
between the elec-
tronic key and the
vehicle is being
blocked, or the bat-
tery in the electronic
key has been
depleted.

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535 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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NOTICE
To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

548 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
*1: Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.
Transmission
*2: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
12-volt battery
Open voltage
*1
at 20C (68F):
Fully charged12.5 V or over
Half charged 11.0  12.5 V
Discharged Under 11.0 V
Charging rates
Vehicles without alarm
and a navigation system4 A max.
Vehicles with alarm or a
navigation system5 A max.
Fluid capacity*23.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

570 Alphabetical index
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Service reminder
indicators .............................. 248
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 224
Side airbags ............................. 158
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 133
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ..................... 67
Entry functions ........................ 64
Starting the hybrid system .... 214
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 550
Storage location .................... 482
Spark plug ................................ 547
Specifications .......................... 540
Speedometer ............................ 236
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 130
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 351
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 534
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 369
Rear doors ............................ 373Switch
Audio remote control
switches
*
Cruise control switch............. 275
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 226
Eco drive mode switch .......... 226
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
EV drive mode switch ........... 221
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Hazard light switch................ 460
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 274
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Light switches ....................... 261
Panoramic roof shades
switch ................................. 369
Power door lock switch ........... 94
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Power window switch............ 135
Pre-crash braking off
switch ................................. 308
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch............... 135
Wipers and washer
switch ................................. 268

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Tail lights
Switch ................................... 261
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 150
Double-locking system .......... 148
Immobilizer system ............... 143
Tire inflation pressure ............. 422
Tires
Chains ................................... 321
Checking ............................... 419
Compact spare tire................ 482
If you have a flat tire...... 482, 494
Inflation pressure .................. 422
Replacing .............................. 482
Rotating tires ......................... 419
Size ....................................... 550
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 482Tonneau cover ......................... 379
Touch tracer display ............... 255
Tools ................................. 482, 494
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 462
Trailer towing ........................ 323
TRC ........................................... 298
Traction control ....................... 298
Trailer towing ........................... 323
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 224
P position switch ................... 227
Trip information ....................... 241
Trip meter ................................. 237
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.