2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V brake fluid

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e 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, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning 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 your
Toyota dealer.
*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 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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 actio ns 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 o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Transmission
*1: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Brakes
*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Fluid capacity*13.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pedal clearance*22.94 in. (74.8 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*38 11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 311
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 252
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 350
Interior .................................. 354
Seat belts ............................. 355
Cargo capacity ........................ 272
Cargo hooks ............................ 329
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 274
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors .......... 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .................... 153
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ........... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................324
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions ...114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................410
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........320
12-volt battery precautions ....388
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning Exterior ..................................350
Interior ...................................354
Seat belts ..............................355
Clock .........................................316
Condenser ................................381
Console box .............................308
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............489
Hybrid system overheating....489
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................231
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Cup holders ..............................309
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............527
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 374
Hood ..................................... 368
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 478
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 489
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Enhanced VSC......................... 252
EPS ........................................... 252
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................327
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Washer ..................................384
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Foot lights.................................301
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................453
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............422
Wattage .................................508
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................508
Fuel
Capacity ................................500
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................509
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................509
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................411F