2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS fuse

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 382
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 387
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 390
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 393
Hood ................................... 397
Positioning a floor jack ........ 400
Engine compartment........... 403
12-volt battery ..................... 413
Tires .................................... 419
Tire inflation pressure ......... 422
Wheels ................................ 425
Air conditioning filter ........... 427
Electronic key battery ......... 430
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 433
Light bulbs .......................... 4455-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 460
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 461
If you think something
is wrong............................ 468
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds.................. 469
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ......................... 482
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
a spare tire) ...................... 494
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 516
If you lose your keys .......... 518
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 519
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 522
If your vehicle overheats .... 528
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 534
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 536
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 382
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 387
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 390
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 393
Hood ................................. 397
Positioning a floor jack ...... 400
Engine compartment......... 403
12-volt battery ................... 413
Tires .................................. 419
Tire inflation pressure ....... 422
Wheels .............................. 425
Air conditioning filter ......... 427
Electronic key battery ....... 430
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 433
Light bulbs ........................ 445

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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 404)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (P. 433)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 445)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(P. 410)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 422)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 4 1 1 )
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)

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Engine compartment
12-volt battery
P. 413
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 408)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 404)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 405)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 408)Fuse box (P. 433)
Radiator (P. 410)
Condenser (P. 410)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 4 1 1 )

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Left side instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Left side instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the cover.
Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (P. 437) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP 3

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Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
STEP 4
STEP 5
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