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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 354
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 357
General maintenance.......... 360
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 364
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 365
Hood ................................... 368
Positioning a floor jack ........ 371
Engine compartment ........... 374
12-volt battery ..................... 386
Tires .................................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ......... 400
Wheels ................................ 404
Air conditioning filter............ 407
Electronic key battery.......... 409
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 411
Light bulbs........................... 422 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 438
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 439
If you think something is wrong ............................... 445
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 446
If you have a flat tire ........... 464
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 478
If you lose your keys........... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 481
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 483
If your vehicle overheats .... 489
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 495
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 354
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 357
General maintenance....... 360
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 364
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 365
Hood ................................ 368
Positioning a floor jack ..... 371
Engine compartment ........ 374
12-volt battery .................. 386
Tires ................................. 391
Tire inflation pressure ...... 400
Wheels ............................. 404
Air conditioning filter......... 407
Electronic key battery....... 409
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 411
Light bulbs........................ 422
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 375)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 411)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 422)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 381)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 400)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 384)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
P. 386
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 379)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 375)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 376)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 379)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 382)
Fuse box ( P. 411)
Radiator ( P. 381)
Condenser ( P. 381)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 384)
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Left side instrument panelRemove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 414) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Remove the fuse.Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
STEP 4
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Ty p e B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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