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PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 383
• Sun visors ..................... 383
• Vanity mirrors................ 383
• Clock ............................. 384
• Power outlet .................. 384
• Armrest ......................... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 387
Garage door opener .......... 389
Safety Connect.................. 396 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance ........ 413
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 416
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 417
Hood .................................. 419
Positioning a floor jack....... 421
Engine compartment ......... 423
12-volt battery .................... 437
Tires................................... 441
Tire inflation pressure ........ 450
Wheels............................... 453
Air conditioning filter .......... 455
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 457
Electronic key battery ........ 459
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 461
Light bulbs ......................... 464
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance........ 413
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 416
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 417
Hood ................................. 419
Positioning a floor jack ...... 421
Engine compartment ......... 423
12-volt battery ................... 437
Tires .................................. 441
Tire inflation pressure ....... 450
Wheels .............................. 453
Air conditioning filter.......... 455
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 457
Electronic key battery........ 459
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 461
Light bulbs......................... 464

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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P. 437)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 432)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
( P. 429)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 425)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 461)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 464)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 431)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 450)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source

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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Engine compartmentLeft side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Remove the lid.
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Maintenance and care
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 464)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, nongenuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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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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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 474
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wattage ................................ 558
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 148
Outside rear view mirrors...... 150
Rear view monitor system ...... 233
Rear window defogger ............ 364
Rear window wiper .................. 203
Refueling .................................. 205
Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel types ............................. 552
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 206
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 459
Fuses .................................... 461
Light bulbs ............................ 464
Tires ...................................... 518
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 412
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 412
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 584
Road accident cautions ............ 80 Safety Connect ........................ 396
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 409
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 492
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 585
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 489
Seat heaters ............................. 370
Seating capacity ...................... 169S