2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V brake fluid

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Maintenance and care
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level.
Make sure to check the fluid ty pe and prepare the necessary item.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
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Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted 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 brake 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.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

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9-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota 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.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.94 in. (74.8 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear
limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 — 11 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 319
Bluetooth® phone .................... 321
Deleting the call history......... 341
Making a call ......................... 324
Managing the contacts.......... 337
Message function.................. 331
Phone settings ...................... 336
Receiving a call..................... 327
Speaking on the phone ......... 328
Bottle holders .......................... 376
Brake Fluid ...................................... 556
Parking brake........................ 186
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning light ......................... 488
Brake assist ............................. 244
Break-in tips ............................. 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 378
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 405
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Panoramic roof ..................... 407
Radar sensor ................ 224, 256
Seat belts .............................. 409
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo hooks............................. 379 CD player.................................. 290
Chains ...................................... 262
Child restraint system............... 58
Booster seats definition .......... 59
Booster seat installation ......... 68
Convertible seat definition ...... 59
Convertible seat installation.... 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat definition ............... 59
Infant seat installation ............. 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 63
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 65
Installing CRS with top
tether strap ........................... 69
LATCH system ....... ................ 62
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 439
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Power window lock switch .... 152
Power window precautions ... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery precautions......................... 460
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 370
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Flat tire...................................... 518
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 556
Transmission ........................ 556
Washer ................................. 435
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 471
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 558
Footwell lights ......................... 371
Front doors .............................. 120
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 471
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 558
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 492
Front seats ............................... 137 Adjustment ............................ 137
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 144
Seat heaters ......................... 370
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 187
Replacing light bulbs............. 470
Wattage ................................ 558
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 473
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wattage ................................ 558 Fuel
Capacity................................ 552
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Gas station information......... 620
Information............................ 559
Refueling .............................. 205
Type...................................... 552
Warning light......................... 492
Fuel filler door ......................... 205
Fuses ........................................ 461
Gas station information .......... 620
Garage door opener ................ 389
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 375
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 321
Head restraints ........................ 144
Headlights ................................ 187 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 190
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 192
Light switch ........................... 187
Replacing light bulbs
........................... 466, 467, 476
Wattage ................................ 558
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 364
Seat heaters ......................... 370
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