2018 TOYOTA PRIUS inflation pressure

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 555 • Sun visors ..................... 555
• Vanity mirrors................ 555
• Power outlets ................ 556
• Wireless charger ........... 557
• Armrest ......................... 565
• Coat hooks.................... 565
• Assist grips ................... 566
Garage door opener .......... 567
Safety Connect.................. 574 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 582
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 588
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 591
General maintenance ........ 594
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 597
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 598
Hood .................................. 601
Positioning a floor jack....... 603
Engine compartment ......... 604
Tires................................... 618
Tire inflation pressure ........ 628
Wheels............................... 631
Air conditioning filter .......... 634
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent ..... 637
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 642
Electronic key battery ........ 646
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 649
Headlight aim..................... 652
Light bulbs ......................... 654
7Maintenance and care

17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 747
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 752
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 691, 705
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 748
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 735
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Parking lights
*1/side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246, 248
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 654, Watts: P. 754)
*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 syst ems 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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4174-6. Driving tips
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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 .......... 582
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 588
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 591
General maintenance........ 594
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 597
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 598
Hood ................................. 601
Positioning a floor jack ...... 603
Engine compartment ......... 604
Tires .................................. 618
Tire inflation pressure ....... 628
Wheels .............................. 631
Air conditioning filter.......... 634
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent .... 637
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 642
Electronic key battery........ 646
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 649
Headlight aim .................... 652
Light bulbs......................... 654

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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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5997-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 628)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 616)• 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 condition ing is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( →P. 610)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
ItemsParts and tools