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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior 
features
Other interior features ....... 540 • Sun visors ..................... 540
• Vanity mirrors................ 540
• Power outlets ................ 541
• Wireless charger ........... 542
• Armrest ......................... 550
• Coat hooks.................... 550
• Assist grips ................... 551
Garage door opener .......... 552
Safety Connect.................. 559 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 566
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 572
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 577
General maintenance ........ 580
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 583
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 584
Hood .................................. 587
Positioning a floor jack....... 589
Engine compartment ......... 590
Tires................................... 604
Tire inflation pressure ........ 614
Wheels............................... 617
Air conditioning filter .......... 620
Wiper rubber  replacement..................... 623
Electronic key battery ........ 627
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................ 630
Headlight aim..................... 633
Light bulbs ......................... 635
7Maintenance and care 

17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 254
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 412
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing 
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 568
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 262
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 262
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 725
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 730
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 670, 684
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 587
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 587
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 726
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 714
Headlights/parking lights
*1/daytime running lights/
side marker lights/LED accent lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 252
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 240, 242
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 240
Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 234
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 635, Watts: P. 732)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud- denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/
right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill 
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur- face
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand,
tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, VSC and TRAC and other driving assist systems will not function
correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction. 

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4
Driving
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy. 
Also, as snow tires can cause larg e amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to  poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a  large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances wi ll cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption. 

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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 566
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 572
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 577
General maintenance........ 580
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 583
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 584
Hood ................................. 587
Positioning a floor jack ...... 589
Engine compartment ......... 590
Tires .................................. 604
Tire inflation pressure ....... 614
Wheels .............................. 617
Air conditioning filter.......... 620
Wiper rubber  replacement .................... 623
Electronic key battery........ 627
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 630
Headlight aim .................... 633
Light bulbs......................... 635 

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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The  wiper  blades  should  not  show  any  signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/
rear window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks. 

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5857-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Tire inflation 
pressure
(→ P. 614)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 602)• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display 
(→P. 108) on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, t he electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( →P. 596)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
ItemsParts and tools