2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME fuel type

17Pictorial index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 350
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 710
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 594
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 716
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 594
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 671
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 712
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights/
side marker lights/LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
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5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 635, Watts: P. 717)
*: If equipped
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10
11
12
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3. Instrument cluster
◆“Fuel Consumption Record”
When the unit is set to “MPH”
The transitions of the average fu el consumption after the hybrid
system starts can be checked in units of 1 mile (1.6 km) or 5 miles
(8 km) of driving.
When the unit is set to “km/h”
The transitions of the average fu el consumption after the hybrid
system starts can be checked in units of 1 km (0.6 mile) or 5 km
(3.1 miles) of driving.
■How to read the screen
The “ 1 miles” display is shown as an example. However, the
basic method for how to read the screen is the same for each fuel
consumption hi story screen.
Current average electricity
and fuel consumption record
(yellow display)
When the unit is set to “MPH”:
When the recorded unit is
exceeded (every 1 mile [1.6 km]
or 5 miles [8 km] the currently
displayed history moves
towards the left side and the old-
est record is deleted.
When the unit is set to “km/h”:
When the recorded unit is exceeded (every 1 km [0.6 mile] or 5 km [3.1
miles]) the currently displayed history moves towards the left side and
the oldest record is deleted.
Past average electricity and fuel consumption record (green dis-
play)
Tab display
Displays types of “Fuel Consumption Record”.
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2193. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Types of “Fuel Consumption Record”
When the unit is set to “MPH”
*: This record is reset each time the hybrid system stops.
When the unit is set to “km/h”
*: This record is reset each time the hybrid system stops.
Tab displayRecorded contentsRecorded range
“ 1 miles”
Average electricity con-
sumption of every 1 mile
(1.6 km) driven
*
The last 15 miles (24.1 km)
driven
“ 5 miles”
Average electricity con-
sumption of every 5 miles (8
km) driven
*
The last 30 miles (48.3 km)
driven
“ 1 miles”
Average fuel consumption
of every 1 mile (1.6 km)
driven
*
The last 15 miles (24.1 km)
driven
“ 5 miles”
Average fuel consumption
of every 5 miles (8 km)
driven
*
The last 30 miles (48.3 km)
driven
Tab displayRecorded contentsRecorded range
“ 1 km”
Average electricity con-
sumption of every 1 km
(0.6 mile) driven
*
The last 15 km (9.3 miles)
driven
“ 5 km”
Average electricity con-
sumption of every 5 km
(3.1 miles) driven
*
The last 30 km (18.6 miles)
driven
“ 1 km”
Average fuel consumption
of every 1 km (0.6 mile)
driven
*
The last 15 km (9.3 miles)
driven
“ 5 km”
Average fuel consumption
of every 5 km (3.1 miles)
driven
*
The last 30 km (18.6 miles)
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3415-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system
is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in the
/ / position. (Illuminate dimmer than the headlights.) Day-
time running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
headlight switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn th\
e light
switch (U.S.A. [type A]), or (U.S.A. [type B]) or
(Canada) once and then back to or . The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Air conditioning operation may also be
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5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→P. 718
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle

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5-6. Driving tips
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear
tires.
● Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire ch\
ains.
■ Consumption of fuel and electricity
In cold temperatures, resistance of the parts of a vehicle (transmission, tires,
etc.) generally increases, resulting in increase of energy consumption. As a
result, fuel economy is likely to decrease.
Consumption of fuel and electricity of this vehicle is also likely to become
worse in cold temperatures.
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
■ When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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7-1. Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■ Cleaning the air intake vents and filters
●Dust on the air intake vents or filters may interferes cooling of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and results in poor electricity and fuel consumption.
Clean the air intake vents and filters periodically.
● If continuing to drive the vehicle with “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” shown on the multi-information dis-
play, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may overheat, leading to
decreasing in distance that can be driven using the electric motor. It may
cause poor electricity and fuel consumption or a malfunction. If the warning
message is shown, clean the air intake vents and filters immediately.
● Improper handling may result in damage to the grille or filters. If you have
any concerns about cleaning the filters, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the warning message on the multi-information display does not disappear
after cleaning the filters, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● Timing of cleaning filters differs depending on the use environment of the
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. ( →P. 136)
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
* (→ P. 690)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 92)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
* (→ P. 7 5 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.
*
( → P. 327, 669)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (→ P. 689)
● There is a possibility that the temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low (approximately below -22°F
[-30°C]). ( →P. 92, 326)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 694)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( → P. 587)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 324)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.