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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................321
Hood ..................................323
Positioning a floor jack .......325
Engine compartment..........327
12-volt battery ....................337
Tires ...................................341
Tire inflation pressure ........353
Wheels ...............................355
Air conditioning filter ..........357
Wiper rubber replacement .....................359
Electronic key battery ........361
Checking and replacing fuses ................................363
Light bulbs .........................367
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...........378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................379 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 380
If you think something is wrong .............................. 386
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 387
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 400
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare
tire) .................................. 417
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare
tire) .................................. 431
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 448
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 450
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 452
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 457
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 462
7When trouble arises
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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B24E_(EE)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 310
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 315
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................... 318
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 321
Hood .................................. 323
Positioning a floor jack ....... 325
Engine compartment.......... 327
12-volt battery .................... 337
Tires ................................... 341
Tire inflation pressure ........ 353
Wheels ............................... 355
Air conditioning filter .......... 357
Wiper rubber replacement ..................... 359
Electronic key battery ........ 361
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 363
Light bulbs ......................... 367
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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. 337) • Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(
→ P. 333) • “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
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 329)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 363)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 367)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(→ P. 334)
Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 353)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 335)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
→ P. 337
Engine coolant reservoir
(→ P. 333)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 329)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 331)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( →P. 333) Fuse box (
→P. 363)
Radiator ( →P. 334)
Condenser ( →P. 334)
Electric cooling fans
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