17Pictorial index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 561
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
*/
side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 469, Watts: P. 562)
*: If equipped
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Driving
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 249)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 262)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 556)
Starting off on a uphill
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4-4. Refueling
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Driving
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. 563
■ 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.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
* ( P. 539)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 80)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
* ( P. 8 3 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.
*
( P. 179, 494, 508)
● 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. 538)
*: 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. 541)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 442)
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. 174)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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9-1. Specifications
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FXE)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.17 3.48 in. (80.5 88.3 mm)
Displacement109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output60 kW
Maximum torque153 ft•lbf (207 N•m, 21.1 kgf•m)
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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.
612Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 524
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 560
Transmission ........................ 560
Washer ................................. 440
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 562
Footwell lights ......................... 375
Front doors .............................. 120
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 562
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 496
Front seats ............................... 138 Adjustment ............................ 138
Cleaning................................ 412
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 374
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 475
Wattage ................................ 562
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562 Fuel
Capacity................................ 556
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Gas station information......... 624
Information............................ 563
Refueling .............................. 209
Type...................................... 556
Warning light......................... 496
Fuel filler door ......................... 209
Fuses ........................................ 466
Gas station information .......... 624
Garage door opener ................ 393
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 379
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 323
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 191 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 194
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 196
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs
........................... 471, 472, 481
Wattage ................................ 562
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 366
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 368
Seat heaters ......................... 374
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 479
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear view monitor system ...... 237
Rear window defogger ............ 368
Rear window wiper .................. 207
Refueling .................................. 209
Capacity ................................ 556
Fuel types ............................. 556
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 210
Regenerative braking ................ 76
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 464
Fuses .................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 469
Tires ...................................... 524
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 416
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 416
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 588
Road accident cautions ............ 81 Safety Connect ........................ 400
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 66
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 413
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.... 496
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 589
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 493
Seat heaters ............................. 374
Seating capacity ...................... 171S