2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN light

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4-1. Maintenance and care
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t pa i n t d e t e r i o r a t i o n a n d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
•After driving near the sea coast
•After driving on salted roads
•If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
•If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
•After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
•If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
•If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To p r e v e n t t h e w h e e l s f r o m c o r r o d i n g , r e m o v e a n y d i r t a n d s t o r e i n a p l a c e
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using a high pressure car washer
Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water could
get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
■Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
●When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
•Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
•Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Ve h i c l e s y s t e m s s uc h a s t h e a u d i o s y s t e m m a y b e d a m a g e d i f w a t e r c om e s
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
•Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
•When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
•The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats•Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel
•Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
•Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
•There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (oP. 4 6 5 )
•“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (oP. 4 9 9 )•Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (oP. 5 1 1 )
•Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(oP. 4 7 1 )
Tire inflation pressure (oP. 4 9 0 )•Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air source
Washer fluid (oP. 4 7 4 )
•Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
•Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)

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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Maintenance and care
Replacing a tire
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
STEP 1
Tire positionWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tire
STEP 2

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Remove the cover from the end
of the jack.
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Maintenance and care
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Ta k e c a r e a s b r a k e f l u i d c a n h a r m y o u r h a n d s a n d e y e s a n d d a m a g e p a i n t e d
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.