2014 TOYOTA PRIUS check engine light

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 408
General maintenance.......... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ........ 422
Engine compartment ........... 425
12-volt battery ..................... 437
Tires .................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ......... 453
Wheels ................................ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 473 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 491
If you think something is wrong ............................ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 499
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 513
If you have a flat tire ........... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 545
If you lose your keys........... 547
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 548
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 550
If your vehicle overheats .... 556
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 563
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid
light and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting nor-
mally.
The vehicle will not move when
the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if
the engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops auto-
matically in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 214)
Shift the shift position to P.
( P. 207)
Check that the shift position
indicator shows P. ( P. 204)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system will stop.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator
on the “POWER” switch is off.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 556)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 408
General maintenance....... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 416
Hood ................................ 419
Positioning a floor jack ..... 422
Engine compartment ........ 425
12-volt battery .................. 437
Tires ................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ...... 453
Wheels ............................. 457
Electronic key battery....... 460
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 462
Light bulbs........................ 473

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Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode switch ........... 206
Electric power steering........... 300
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
Replacing battery ................. 460
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 499
If a warning light turns on ..... 499
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 545
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ............ 530
If you lose your keys............. 547
If you think something is wrong ................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 563
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ...... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 490 Engine
Accessory mode....................196
Compartment ........................425
Hood......................................419
How to start the hybrid system ................................194
Identification number .............567
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................545
Ignition switch........................194
Overheating...........................556
“POWER” switch ...................194
Engine coolant Capacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine oil Capacity ................................569
Checking ...............................426
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Enhanced VSC .........................300
EPS ............................................300
EV drive mode switch ..............201
Event data recorder ...................25E