2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V AUX

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3-5. Other interior features
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Interior features
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Auxiliary boxes
Center Lift the center deck board.
Side Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from
the front side of the vehicle to
prevent hitting the cargo hook.
Behind the rear seatsUmbrellas (less than 30 in.
[77 cm] long) can be stored.

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3-5. Other interior features
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Interior features
Stowing the luggage cover
Lift the center deck board and
remove the side deck boards.
Fold inwards together with the
head restraint installation hooks
and secure. Then, stow in the
auxiliary boxes.
STEP 1
STEP 2
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the lid of each storage spaces closed while driving. In the event of sud-
den braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
12-volt batter y
■Location
The 12-volt battery is located
in the right-hand side of lug-
gage compartment.
■ Removing the 12-volt battery cover
Open the center deck board and remove the right side deck
board. ( P. 328)
Remove the center auxiliary box. ( P. 463)
Remove the right side auxil-
iary box.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Center auxiliary
boxes
Jack Spa r e t ire
Jack handle
Towing eyelet Wheel nut
wrench
Left side
deck board

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Taking out the jack
Open the deck board and move
it toward the front of the vehicle.
Remove the left side deck board
and then remove the center aux-
iliary boxes.
Take out the jack.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
ABS ...........................................252
Air conditioning filter............... 405
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 446
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................132
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........138
General airbag precautions ...132
Knee airbag ...........................124
Locations of airbags ..............124
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................137
Proper driving posture ...........122
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............128
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 538 Antenna .................................... 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 252
Armrest ..................................... 321
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 405
Air conditioning system ......... 280
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 293
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 220
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 312, 329
Back door
Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Wattage................................. 506
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 273
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 5Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 6
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressureP. 504Hood lock release lever P. 366
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 498
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 499