2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN cooling

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To i m p r o v e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r f o r m a n c e , p e r f o r m t h e f o l l o w i n g o p e r a t i o n s :
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode (oP. 2 5 1 )
●Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. (oP. 6 4 7 )
■When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■Ve nt i l a t i on a nd a i r c on di t i o ni n g od o rs
●To l e t f r e s h a i r i n , s e t t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m t o t h e o u t s i d e a i r m o d e .
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To r e d u c e p o t e n t i a l o d o r s f r o m o c c u r r i n g :
•It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
•The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. enable/disable automatic operation of the air conditioning
compressor when the “AUTO” switch ON) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (oP. 4 7 1 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
oP. 4 7 6
Engine coolant reservoir
(oP. 4 6 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(oP. 4 6 5 )
Engine oil filler cap
(oP. 4 6 6 )
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (oP. 4 6 9 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(oP. 4 7 2 )
Fuse box (oP. 4 9 9 )
Radiator (oP. 4 7 1 )
Condenser (oP. 4 7 1 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (oP. 4 7 4 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Coolant selection
Only use “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.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31qF [-35qC])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44qF [-42qC])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4FUEL OPN 7.5A Fuel filler door opener
5S-HORN 10A No circuit
6ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
7ABS MAIN
NO.27.5A Anti-lock brake system
8H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
9P-CON MTR 30A Shift control system, transmission
10 AMP NO.1 30A Audio system

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FUSEAmpereCircuit
29 EPS 60A Electric power steering
30 H-LP RH LO 15A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
31 PCU 10A Inverter and converter
32 IGCT NO.2 10A
Hybrid system, shift control sys-
tem, power management system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
33 MIR HTR 10A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
34 RAD NO.1 15A Audio system, navigation system
35 DOME 10A
Door courtesy lights, luggage
compartment light, personal light,
interior light, foot lights, vanity
lights, inside rear view mirror,
garage door opener
36 ECU-B 7.5ASmart key system, personal lights,
gauges and meters
37 H-LP LH HI 10A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
38 H-LP RH HI 10A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
39 EFI NO.2 10A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
40 IGCT NO.3 10A Cooling system

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Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
41 SPARE 30A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 10A Spare fuse
43 SPARE 7.5A Spare fuse
44 EFI MAIN 20A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cooling system, EFI NO.2
45 BATT FAN 20A Battery cooling fan
46 IG2 20A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, MET, IGN, power man-
agement system