2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V open hood

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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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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to
be opened wide.
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota deal er or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-
tor are off.
● For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline
engine automatically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to
operate. Do not touch or approach the rotating parts of the fans, etc. Doing
so may lead to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
● Do not use commercially available coolant additives

556 Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Garage door opener.................332
Gauges ......................................197
Glove boxes..............................307
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 436
Head restraints Adjustment .............................93
Headlight cleaner ..................... 230
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 230
Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage .................................506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................280
Seat heaters .......................... 319
Side mirrors ...........................295
Hill-start assist control ............256
Hood .......................................... 366
Hooks Cargo .................................... 328
Horn...........................................196
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....37
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............42
High voltage components........36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 203
Ignition switch........................175
“POWER” switch ...................175 I/M test ...................................... 362
Identification
Engine ................................... 498
Vehicle .................................. 497
Ignition switch.......................... 175
Illuminated entry system......... 301
Immobilizer system ................. 119
Indicator lights ......................... 208
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 531
Inside rear view mirror ............ 108
Instrument panel light control .................................... 199
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 301
Switch ................................... 302
Wattage................................. 506
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ............................. 72
Keys Electronic key.......................... 54
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 479
If you lose your keys ............. 478
Key number............................. 54
Keyless entry .......................... 72
Keys ........................................ 54
Mechanical key ....................... 54
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Wireless remote control key.... 72
Knee airbag .............................. 124
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 436
Fog light switch..................... 221
Foot lights ............................. 301
Hazard light switch ............... 436
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 302
Personal lights ...................... 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Shift lever lighting ................. 301
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 315
Wattage ................................ 506
Load capacity .......................... 272
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 506
Luggage cover......................... 330
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 363
General maintenance ........... 358
Maintenance data ................. 496
Maintenance requirements ... 355
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 356 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....287
Microphone
*............................340
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................295
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................315
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................373
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................366
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................295
Outside temperature
display ....................................280
Overhead console ....................312
Overheating ..............................487
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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