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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions................................ 423
Hood ............................................... 426
Positioning a floor jack..............427
Engine compartment ............... 429
12-volt battery ............................. 439
Tires.................................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ............... 453
Wheels ........................................... 456
Air conditioning filter ............... 458
Electronic key battery.............. 460
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 462
Headlight aim ...............................477
Light bulbs .....................................479
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 494
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 495 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 496
If you think something is wrong ................ 502
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 503
If a warning message is displayed ..................................513
If you have a flat tire ....................541
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 554
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 556
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................557
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 559
If the 12-volt battery is discharged............................. 562
If your vehicle overheats ......... 566
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................... 571
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■The power outlets can be used when
12 V: The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
120 V AC: The power switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V:
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC:
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100W. If a 120 V AC
appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W:
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 412
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 415
General maintenance ............... 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 422 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 423
Hood ............................................... 426
Positioning a floor jack ..............427
Engine compartment ............... 429
12-volt battery.............................. 439
Tires.................................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ............... 453
Wheels ........................................... 456
Air conditioning filter ...............458
Electronic key battery ..............460
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 462
Headlight aim ...............................477
Light bulbs..................................... 479
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Fuses(→ P. 4 6 2 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim (→ P. 477)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs (→ P. 4 7 9 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 4 3 6 )
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 5 3 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→ P. 4 3 8 )
• Water or washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
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Engine compartment
■12-volt battery
→ P. 4 3 9
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 3 1 )
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 4 3 4 )
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 4 3 2 )
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( →P. 4 3 4 ) Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 4 3 7 )
Fuse box ( →P. 4 6 2 )
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 4 3 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 4 3 6 )
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. (→P. 466)
Open the fuse box cover.
XEngine compartment
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( →P. 4 3 0 ) a n d
remove all of the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
When installing the lid, check that
the lock plate and the tabs on either
side are connected correctly.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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