2014 TOYOTA PRIUS maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 566
Fuel information ................. 577
Tire information .................. 581
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 596
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 603 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 606
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 607
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 609
Abbreviation list ............... 622
Alphabetical index ............ 624
What to do if... .................. 635
6Vehicle specifications7For owners
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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. ( P. 74)
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■Before using the LKA system
Do not rely solely on the LKA system. The LKA system does not drive the
vehicle automatically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to
take. As such, the driver must always assume full responsibility for under-
standing his/her surroundings, for operating the steering wheel to correct the
driving line, and for driving safely.
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■ To avoid operating the LKA by mistake
Switch the LKA off using the “LKA” switch when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for LKA
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
●When driving with snow tires, tire c hains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
● When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be mis-
interpreted as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
● When driving on snowy roads
● When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog,
etc.
● When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the
remains of old lane markers are still visible on the road
● When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or
snow
● When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway
or highway
● When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when
driving in a temporary lane
● During emergency towing

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■When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
● Condensation may appear on the windows if this mode is used in abnor-
mally high levels of humidity.
● Pollen will be collected by the filter even when micro dust and pollen f\
ilter
mode is OFF.
■ Maintenance of the air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty
areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement/ Scheduled Maintenance Guide”.)
When inspecting, cleaning and replacing the air conditioning filter, contact
your Toyota dealer.

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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