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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................311
Hood ..................................313
Positioning a floor jack .......315
Engine compartment..........317
12-volt battery ....................327
Tires ...................................331
Tire inflation pressure ........343
Wheels ...............................345
Air conditioning filter ..........347
Wiper rubber  replacement .....................349
Electronic key battery ........351
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................353
Light bulbs .........................357
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...........368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency .......................369 7-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ..................... 370
If you think something is  wrong .............................. 375
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 376
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 388
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles with a 
spare tire) ........................ 404
If you have a flat tire  (vehicles without a 
spare tire) ........................ 418
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 435
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 437
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged ...................... 439
If your vehicle  overheats ........................ 444
If the vehicle becomes  stuck................................ 449
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 300
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 305
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................... 308
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 311
Hood .................................. 313
Positioning a floor jack ....... 315
Engine compartment.......... 317
12-volt battery .................... 327
Tires ................................... 331
Tire inflation pressure ........ 343
Wheels ............................... 345
Air conditioning filter .......... 347
Wiper rubber  replacement ..................... 349
Electronic key battery ........ 351
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................ 353
Light bulbs ......................... 357 
         
        
        
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery 
condition 
(→ P. 327) • Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant level 
(
→ P. 323) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level 
(→ P. 319)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 353)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs 
(→ P. 357)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and 
condenser 
(→ P. 324)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
(→ P. 343)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
(→ P. 325)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 
         
        
        
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
→ P. 327
Engine coolant reservoir
(→ P. 323)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 319)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 321)
Power control unit coolant 
reservoir  ( →P. 323) Fuse box  (
→P. 353)
Radiator ( →P. 324)
Condenser  ( →P. 324)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank  ( →P. 325)1
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