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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 426
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 430
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 433
General maintenance.......... 436
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 442
Hood ................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ........ 448
Replacing the tire ................ 451
Engine compartment ........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 474
Tires .................................... 479
Tire inflation pressure ......... 489
Wheels ................................ 493
Electronic key battery.......... 496
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 498
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 527
If you think something is wrong ............................... 534
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 535
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 548
If you have a flat tire ........... 569
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 591
If you lose your keys........... 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 594
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 597
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 608
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 610
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 426
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 430
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 433
General maintenance....... 436
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 442
Hood ................................ 445
Positioning a floor jack ..... 448
Replacing the tire ............. 451
Engine compartment ........ 462
12-volt battery .................. 474
Tires ................................. 479
Tire inflation pressure ...... 489
Wheels ............................. 493
Electronic key battery....... 496
Checking and replacing fuses ............... 498
Light bulbs........................ 510

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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (
P. 463)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 498)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 510)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 469)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 489)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 472)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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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.
Vehicles with Solar Ventilation Sy stem: Turn the Solar Ventilation
System off and make sure not to operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
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. 501) for details about which fuse to check.
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 510)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
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Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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EngineAccessory mode.................... 242
Compartment ........................ 462
Hood...................................... 445
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 240
Identification number ............. 615
If the hybrid system will not start ..................................... 591
Ignition switch........................ 240
Overheating........................... 603
“POWER” switch ................... 240
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 621
Checking ............................... 467
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 351
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................ 621
Checking ............................... 467
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 351
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 351
Enhanced VSC ......................... 330
EPS ............................................ 330
EV driving ratio indicator ........ 273
EV driving range ................58, 270
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection switch .......................................37 Floor mats ................................ 403
Fluid
Brake..................................... 623
Washer.................................. 472
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 624
Foot lights ................................ 384
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 624
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 201
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 539
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 150
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 624
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage................................. 624
Fuel Capacity ................................ 617
Fuel gauge ............................ 259
Information ............................ 625
Refueling ............................... 178
Type ...................................... 625
Fuel door .................................. 178
Fuel filler door .......................... 178
Fuses ........................................ 498F

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Odometer ................................. 268
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 463
Opener Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 445
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .................... 377
Outside temperature
display ................................... 396
Overheating ............................. 603
Parking brake .......................... 257
Parking lights Switch ................................... 294
PCS ........................................... 337
Personal lights Switch ................................... 385
Wattage ................................ 624
Plug-in hybrid system Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 84
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 74
Power outlets........................... 397
Power sources........................... 81
“POWER” switch ..................... 240
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 337 Radar cruise control
system ....................................314
Radiator ....................................469
Radio
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Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............510
Wattage .................................624
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................377
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................306
Remote Air C onditioning
System ....................................373
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............496
Fuses ....................................498
Light bulbs .............................510
Tires ......................................451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................654
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.