2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V brake fluid

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4237-3. 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 SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704
or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning 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, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following 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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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
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.
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake 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.
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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9-1. 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 44.1 lbf (196 N,20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.95 in. (75 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 lining wear
limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 — 11 c l i c k s
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 317
Bluetooth® phone .................... 319
Deleting the call history......... 339
Making a call ......................... 322
Managing the contacts.......... 335
Message function.................. 329
Phone settings ...................... 334
Receiving a call..................... 325
Speaking on the phone ......... 326
Bottle holders .......................... 373
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 181
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Warning light ......................... 478
Brake assist ............................. 252
Brake Override System ........... 151
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 92
Card holder .............................. 375
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Cargo capacity ......................... 165
Cargo hooks............................. 376
CD player .................................. 289
Chains....................................... 263 Child restraint system............... 59
Booster seats definition .......... 60
Booster seat installation ......... 69
Convertible seat definition ...... 60
Convertible seat installation.... 67
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 53
Infant seat definition ............... 60
Infant seat installation ............. 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system .................................. 64
Installing CRS with seat belt ....................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 70
LATCH system ....................... 63
Child safety ................................ 58
12-volt battery precautions......................... 429
Airbag precautions.................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 121
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Power window lock switch .... 146
Power window precautions......................... 148
Rear door child-protectors .... 117
Removed key battery precautions......................... 450
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 367
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Flat tire...................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 542
Transmission ........................ 542
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Footwell lights ......................... 368
Front doors .............................. 114
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 480
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 398
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 138
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 544
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wattage ................................ 544 Fuel
Capacity................................ 538
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Gas station information......... 604
Information............................ 545
Refueling .............................. 195
Type...................................... 538
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 195
Fuses ........................................ 451
Gas station information .......... 604
Garage door opener ................ 386
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 319
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 182 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 184
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 185
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs................... 456, 457, 466
Wattage ................................ 544
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 360
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Seat heaters ......................... 367
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