2015 TOYOTA PRIUS transmission

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Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
28 IGN 10ABrake system, driver support sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and
sensors), power management sys-
tem, smart key system, front pas-
senger’s seat belt reminder light
29 PANEL 10AAir conditioning system, personal
light, transmission, P position
switch, navigation system, Solar
Ventilation System, Remote Air
Conditioning System, advanced
parking guidance system, head-
light cleaner, front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light, headlight
leveling system, glove box light,
clock, audio system, MPH or km/h
switch
30 TAIL 10AHeadlight leveling system, park-
ing lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights, side marker
lights

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked
due to the parking lock. Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial
towing service.
● There is a malfunction in the shift control system. ( P. 519)
● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 137)
● There is a malfunction in the smart key system. ( P. 553)
● The 12-volt battery is discharged. ( P. 555)
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
● The “CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM” warning message appears on
the multi-information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes) The hybrid battery (traction
battery) is low.
A buzzer also sounds. When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift
the shift position to
P. The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) cannot be
charged with the
shift position in N.
(Flashes) The hybrid battery (traction
battery) power has dropped
because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the
shift position to N.
A buzzer also sounds. Restart the hybrid
system when start-
ing the vehicle.
(Flashes) The transmission is out of P
when attempting to start the
hybrid system.
Shift the shift posi-
tion to P before
pressing the
“POWER” switch.
(Flashes) The driver’s door is opened
when the shift position is in N,
D or B with the hybrid system
on.
Shift the shift posi-
tion to P.

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NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications
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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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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
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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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Tonneau cover......................... 384
Tools......................................... 537
Touch tracer display ............... 218
Total load capacity .................. 322
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 329
Emergency towing ................ 498
Trailer towing ........................ 328
TRAC ........................................ 301
Traction control ....................... 301
Trailer towing........................... 328
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 205
P position switch................... 208
Trip information....................... 232
Trip meter................................. 231
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 582
USB port
*................................ 358
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 371
Wattage ................................ 582
Vanity mirrors .......................... 371
Vehicle data recordings............ 24
Vehicle identification number................................... 573
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................... 34
Vehicle stability control .......... 301
VSC ........................................... 301 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................503
Open door ............................508
Seat belt reminder .................508
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ..................................505
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................507
Brake system ................503, 506
Charging system .... ...............504
Cruise control ........................507
Electric power steering
system ................................505
High coolant temperature ......504
Hybrid system .......................505
Low fuel level ........................508
Low tire pressure...................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ....505
Open door .............................508
Pre-collision system ..............506
Radar cruise control. .............507
Seat belt warning light ...........508
Slip indicator..........................506
SRS airbags ..........................505
Tire pressure warning light ....509U
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