2014 TOYOTA PRIUS Battery Cooling Fan

36 1-1. Hybrid system
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.
● Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard
from the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (
P. 39)
● The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-
pressor, blower motor).

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
P. 437
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 430)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 426)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 427)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 430)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 433)
Fuse box ( P. 462)
Radiator ( P. 432)
Condenser ( P. 432)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 435)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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32 MIR HTR 10A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
33 RAD NO.1 15A Audio system, navigation system
34 DOME 10ADoor courtesy lights, luggage
compartment light, personal light,
interior light, foot lights, vanity
lights, inside rear view mirror,
garage door opener
35 ECU-B 7.5ASmart key system, personal lights,
gauges and meters, emergency
flashers
36 H-LP LH HI 10A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
37 H-LP RH HI 10A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
38 EFI NO.2 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
39 IGCT NO.3 10A Cooling system
40 SPARE 30A Spare fuse
41 SPARE 10A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 7.5A Spare fuse
43 EFI MAIN 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cooling system, EFI NO.2
44 BATT FAN 10A Battery cooling fan
45 IG2 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, MET, IGN, power man-
agement system

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
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After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
P. 441
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans, etc.
■ Exclusive jump starting terminal
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-volt
battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.