2015 TOYOTA PRIUS battery

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CAUTION
■After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
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NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans, etc.
■ Exclusive jump starting terminal
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-volt
battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.

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Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Ty p ePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output 60 kW
Maximum torque 153 ft•lbf (207 N•m, 21.1 kgf•m)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage 7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 28 modules
Overall voltage 201.6 V
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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Electrical system
*1: Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.
Transmission
*2: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
12-volt batteryFully charged12.5 V or over
Open voltage*1
at 68°F (20°C):Half charged 11.0  12.5 V
Discharged Under 11.0 V
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*23.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
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Back door
Back door ............................... 94
Smart key system ... ................ 63
Wireless remote control.......... 86
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Wattage ................................ 582
Battery Checking .............................. 440
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid...................................... 580
Parking brake ....................... 215
Brake assist ............................. 301
Break-in tips ............................ 183
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 220 Camera
*
Care
Exterior ..................................404
Interior ...................................407
Seat belts ..............................408
Cargo capacity .........................322
Cargo hooks .............................381
CD player
*
Chains .......................................325
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........162
Booster seats, installation .....170
Convertible seats, definition .............................162
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................170
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
Infant seats, definition ...........162
Infant seats, installation.........170
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors ...........168
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .....................170
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............174
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............96
Child restraint system............ 162
Child-protectors .......................89
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 125
Power window precautions ... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 117
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater precautions ........ 376
12-volt battery precautions .... 443
Child-protectors .........................89
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 435
Console box ............................. 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 561
Hybrid system overheating.... 561
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Cup holders .............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............. 141
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Deck board ............................... 381
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 352
Side mirrors........................... 352
Dimensions .............................. 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 329
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Multi-information ................... 226
Warning messages ............... 517
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door lock Back door ................................ 94
Side doors ............................... 88
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 86
Doors Back door ................................ 94
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 63, 86, 88
Rear door child-protector ........ 89
Side doors ............................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 139
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 323D

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Eco drive mode switch ........... 207
Electric power steering........... 301
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
Replacing battery ................. 464
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 503
If a warning light turns on ..... 503
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 550
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire ............ 537
If you lose your keys............. 552
If you think something is wrong ................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ...... 561
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 494 Engine
Accessory mode....................197
Compartment ........................428
Hood......................................422
How to start the hybrid system ................................195
Identification number .............574
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................550
Ignition switch........................195
Overheating...........................561
“POWER” switch ...................195
Engine coolant Capacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine oil Capacity ................................575
Checking ...............................429
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Enhanced VSC .........................301
EPS ............................................301
EV drive mode switch ..............202
Event data recorder ...................25E

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Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 464
Fuses.................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 478
Tires ..................................... 537
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 612
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required ................................. 412
Safety Connect ........................ 395
Seat belt reminder light .......... 508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 111
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 112
Child restraint system installation .......................... 167
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................... 408
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 112
How to wear your
seat belt ............................. 110
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 112
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 308
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 114
Reminder light ...................... 508
Seat belt extenders .............. 113
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 111
Seat heaters ............................. 375
Seating capacity ...................... 322 Seats
Adjustment ................... 100, 103
Adjustment precautions .................102, 105
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167
Cleaning ................................407
Folding down the seatbacks............................104
Head restraint........................106
Properly sitting in the seat .....139
Seat heaters ..........................375
Service reminder indicators ..............................222
Shift lever
Transmission .........................205
Side airbags..............................141
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................253
Wattage .................................582
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 123
Smart key system Antenna location .....................66
Entry functions ........................63
Starting the hybr id system.....195
Solar Ventilation System .........345
SOS button ...............................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................581
Storage location ....................537
Spark plug ................................578
Specifications...........................572
Speedometer ............................217
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.