2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS brake fluid

205 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid for the
hybrid system, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possi-
ble to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift
position cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels
will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on
the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the
vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

390 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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NOTICE
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
*1, 2
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

543 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20.0 kgf,
44.1 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.5 lbf).
Steering
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
75 mm (2.95 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles
79 mm (3.11 in.)
Pedal free play 1.0  6.0 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

558 Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders........................... 351
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 543
Parking brake ........................ 226
Brake assist.............................. 291
Break-in tips ............................. 195
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control ................................. 231
Camera
*
Care
Exterior.................................. 376
Interior ................................... 381
Seat belts .............................. 382
Cargo hooks ............................. 371
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 315
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 168
Baby seats, installation ......... 180
Child seats, definition ............ 168
Child seats,
installation........................... 180
Installing child restraint system
with ISOFIX rigid
anchors ............................... 186
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 180
Installing child restraint system
with top strap ...................... 188
Junior seats, definition .......... 168
Junior seats,
installation........................... 180Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 160
Back door precautions ............ 94
Child restraint system ........... 168
Child-protectors ...................... 90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 121
Installing
child restraints .................... 179
Panoramic roof
precautions ......................... 365
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 133
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 426
Seat belt precautions ............ 122
Seat heater precautions........ 362
12-volt battery precautions ... 410
Child-protectors......................... 90
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 376
Interior................................... 381
Seat belts .............................. 382
Clock ......................................... 358
Condenser ................................ 404
Console box ............................. 348
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 522
Hybrid system overheating ... 522
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 272
Cup holders.............................. 349
Curtain shield airbags ............. 153
Customizable features ............ 548
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560 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 208
Compartment ........................ 397
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 206
Identification number............. 535
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 510
Ignition switch ....................... 206
Overheating .......................... 522
“POWER” switch ................... 206
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 537
Checking ............................... 398
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
EPS............................................ 291
EV drive mode switch.............. 213Floor mats ................................ 369
Fluid
Brake .................................... 543
Washer ................................. 405
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Foot lights ................................ 341
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 471
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 253
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Flattening seatbacks ............... 99
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 225
Wattage ................................ 545
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 536
Fuel gauge ............................ 228
Information ............................ 546
Refueling............................... 134
Type ...................................... 546
Fuel door .................................. 134
Fuel filler door.......................... 134
Fuses ........................................ 427F