2013 TOYOTA PRIUS inflation pressure

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 408
General maintenance.......... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ........ 422
Engine compartment ........... 425
12-volt battery ..................... 437
Tires .................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ......... 453
Wheels ................................ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 473 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 491
If you think something is wrong ............................ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 499
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 513
If you have a flat tire ........... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 545
If you lose your keys........... 547
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 548
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 550
If your vehicle overheats .... 556
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 563
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Fuel filler door P. 134
Rear turn signal lights
P. 213
Rear window defoggers P. 350
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 443
P. 530
P. 575
P. 581
Rear side marker lights
P. 252
Tail lights P. 252
Camera*Side doors P. 89
Back door P. 95
Rear window wiper P. 264
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
License plate lights
P. 252

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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Air conditioning on/off
Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not needed.
Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce t he burden on the air conditioner
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump-
tion.
Also, as snow tires can cause lar ge amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption.
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack
can also cause poor fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover,
frequently driving s hort distances will ca use the engine to
repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a
straight road or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep
twice, indicators on the multi-information display will flash, and the lane
keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle
with your hands lightly touching the steering wheel, this may also be
detected as no-handed driving.
■ After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message
(P. 520) will be displayed for a while after driving has started. In such
cases, turn the LKA system off and turn it on again after normal temperature
returns. When the temperature in the cabin decreases and the temperature
around the camera sensor ( P. 289) becomes suitable for its operation, the
functions will begin to operate.
■ If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane keeping assist function will not operate. Also, the lane departure
warning will not operate for the side on which lane markers could not be rec-
ognized.
■ Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LKA system functions may not operate, or it
may not be possible to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera
sensor may be unable to recognize lane lines causing the lane departure
warning function to operate incorrectly, or the lane keeping assist function
may not operate properly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth,
a crossing or before a ticket checkpoint
● When driving on a sharp curve
● When lanes are extremely narrow or extremely wide
● When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy
load or improper tire inflation pressure
● When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
is extremely short

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand, tread
pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are
installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 408
General maintenance....... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 416
Hood ................................ 419
Positioning a floor jack ..... 422
Engine compartment ........ 425
12-volt battery .................. 437
Tires ................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ...... 453
Wheels ............................. 457
Electronic key battery....... 460
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 462
Light bulbs........................ 473

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
CAUTION
■ If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (
P. 426)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 462)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 473)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 432)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 453)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 435)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)