2017 TOYOTA PRIUS Brake Fluid

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6017-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 type 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
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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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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When trouble arises
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.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking 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.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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7299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 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*14.53 in. (115 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 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 ..................... 466
Bluetooth® phone .................... 468
Deleting the call history......... 488
Making a call ......................... 471
Managing the contacts.......... 484
Message function.................. 478
Phone settings ...................... 483
Receiving a call..................... 474
Speaking on the phone ......... 475
Bottle holders .......................... 528
Brake Fluid ...................................... 729
Parking brake........................ 241
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Warning light ......................... 653
Brake assist ............................. 402
Brake Override System ........... 209
Break-in tips ............................. 210
Brightness control Instrument cluster
light control ........................... 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 320
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 567
Camera sensor ..................... 271
Exterior ................................. 566
Interior................................... 572
Radar sensor ........................ 270
Seat belts .............................. 574
Water-repellent coating......... 567
Cargo capacity ......................... 222
Catch protection function ....... 199
Cargo hooks............................. 532 CD player.................................. 438
Chains ...................................... 413
Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 71
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 59
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 61
Using an anchor
bracket ................................. 74
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 598
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 173
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 205
Power window lock switch .... 198
Power window precautions ... 200
Rear door child-protectors .... 168
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 629
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 70
Seat heater precautions ....... 521
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Flat tire...................................... 670
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 729
Transmission ........................ 729
Washer ................................. 602
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 641
Switch ................................... 252
Footwell lights ......................... 523
Front doors .............................. 165
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 641
Switch ................................... 252
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 656
Front seats ............................... 184 Adjustment ............................ 184
Cleaning................................ 572
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 189
Seat heaters ......................... 521
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs............. 641
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 637
Turn signal lever ................... 240
Wattage ................................ 732 Fuel
Capacity................................ 725
Fuel gauge............................ 108
Gas station information......... 796
Information............................ 733
Refueling .............................. 262
Type...................................... 725
Warning light......................... 655
Fuel filler door ......................... 262 Opener.................................. 264
Refueling .............................. 262
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 265
Fuses ........................................ 630
Gas station information .......... 796
Garage door opener ................ 552
Glove box ................................. 527
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 468
Head restraints ........................ 189
Head-up display....................... 146
Headlights ................................ 242 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 247
Headlight aim................ 633, 770
Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 641
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 510
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 515
Seat heaters ......................... 521
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