2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS fuel pressure

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Fuel filler door P. 134
Rear turn signal lights P. 225
Rear window defogger P. 335
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 413
P. 476, 488
P. 544
Tail lights P. 253
Camera*
Side doors P. 89Back door P. 92
Rear window wiper
P. 264
License plate lights
P. 253
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear fog light (left-hand drive vehicles) P. 258
Rear fog light
(right-hand
drive vehicles)
P. 258

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Before driving
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Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
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 the 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 large amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire inflation pressure
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
Reduced fuel efficiency
Reduced driving comfort and tire life
Reduced safety
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at least once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P. 544)

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509 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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NOTICE
When performing an emergency repair
A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if
the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.
The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may
occur.
Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do
not connect the repair kit to any other source.
If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care
not to allow fuel to contact it.
Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or
water.
Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of children.
Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as
the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

566 Alphabetical index
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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 357
Wattage................................. 545
Vanity mirrors .......................... 357
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 535
Vehicle stability control .......... 291
VSC ........................................... 291
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 463
Open door ............................ 470
Seat belt reminder................. 471Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 465
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 468
Brake system ................ 463, 466
Charging system ................... 464
Cruise control........................ 468
Electric power steering
system ................................ 465
High coolant temperature ..... 464
Hybrid battery indicator
light ..................................... 467
Hybrid system ....................... 464
Hybrid system overheat ........ 469
LED headlights ..................... 468
Low engine oil pressure ........ 464
Low fuel level ........................ 470
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 470
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 465
Open door ............................. 470
Parking lock system .............. 467
P position request ................. 469
Pre-crash safety system ....... 466
Radar cruise control.............. 468
Seat belt warning light .......... 471
Slip indicator ......................... 466
Smart entry & start system ... 473
SRS airbags.......................... 465
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 134Auxiliary catch lever
P. 3 9 1
Fuel filler door opener
P. 134Tire inflation pressure
P. 544Hood lock release lever
P. 391
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeExcept EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only P. 536
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 4 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
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