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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 385
• Sun visors ..................... 385
• Vanity mirrors................ 385
• Clock ............................. 386
• Power outlet .................. 386
• Armrest ......................... 387
• Assist grips ................... 388
• Panoramic roof
shades .......................... 389
Garage door opener .......... 391
Safety Connect.................. 3987-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 406
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 410
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 413
General maintenance ........ 415
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 418
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 419
Hood .................................. 421
Positioning a floor jack....... 423
Engine compartment ......... 425
12-volt battery .................... 439
Tires................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ........ 452
Wheels............................... 455
Air conditioning filter .......... 457
Wiper rubber
replacement..................... 459
Electronic key battery ........ 461
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 463
Light bulbs ......................... 466
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 406
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 410
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 413
General maintenance........ 415
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 418
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 419
Hood ................................. 421
Positioning a floor jack ...... 423
Engine compartment ......... 425
12-volt battery ................... 439
Tires .................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ....... 452
Wheels .............................. 455
Air conditioning filter.......... 457
Wiper rubber
replacement .................... 459
Electronic key battery........ 461
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 463
Light bulbs......................... 466

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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. 439)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 434)
• 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. 431)
• “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. 427)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 463)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 466)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 433)
Tire inflation
pressure
(P. 452)
• 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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2
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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7
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. 466)
●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...................................... 521
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 558
Transmission ........................ 558
Washer ................................. 437
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 473
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 560
Footwell lights ......................... 373
Front doors .............................. 120
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 473
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 560
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 494
Front seats ............................... 138
Adjustment ............................ 138
Cleaning................................ 410
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 372
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs............. 472
Wattage ................................ 560
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 475
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Wattage ................................ 560Fuel
Capacity................................ 554
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Gas station information......... 620
Information............................ 561
Refueling .............................. 207
Type...................................... 554
Warning light......................... 494
Fuel filler door ......................... 207
Fuses ........................................ 463
Gas station information .......... 620
Garage door opener ................ 391
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 377
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............... 323
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 189
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 192
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 194
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs
........................... 468, 469, 478
Wattage ................................ 560
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 366
Seat heaters ......................... 372
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Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Wattage ................................ 560
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear view monitor system ...... 235
Rear window defogger ............ 366
Rear window wiper .................. 205
Refueling .................................. 207
Capacity ................................ 554
Fuel types ............................. 554
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 208
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 461
Fuses .................................... 463
Light bulbs ............................ 466
Tires ...................................... 521
Resetting the maintenance
required reminder light ......... 414
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 414
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Road accident cautions ............ 80Safety Connect ........................ 398
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 36
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 411
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.... 494
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 587
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 491
Seat heaters ............................. 372
Seating capacity ...................... 171S