2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C brake fluid

4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● is shown on the multi-information display
● 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, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
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 w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*1
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5409-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 l bf (200 N, 20
kgf)
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ulti-
mately damage the hybrid transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

586Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Back door ................................. 134
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 542
Battery
Checking ............................... 429
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 79
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 519
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 272
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 328
Portable player...................... 315
Set up ................................... 320
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 328
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 333
Set up ................................... 321
Bottle holders .......................... 390
Brake Fluid ...................................... 540
Parking brake........................ 205
Brake assist ............................. 263
Break-in tips ............................. 172 Care
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts.............................. 404
Cargo capacity......................... 183
CD player.................................. 298
Chains ...................................... 273
Child-protectors ...................... 129
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 67
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 63
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 70
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Floor mat .................................... 26
FluidBrake .................................... 540
Washer ................................. 428
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 210
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 210
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 148
Front sensor............................. 224
Automatic High Beam ........... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 224
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 224
Precautions ........................... 225
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 542
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Fuel Capacity ................................ 536
Fuel gauge .............................. 97
Information ............................ 543
Refueling............................... 219
Type ...................................... 536
Fuel door .................................. 219
Fuel filler door.......................... 219
Fuses ........................................ 452 Gauges ....................................... 97
Glove box ................................. 387
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 466
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 153
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Switch ................................... 206
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 382
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Hill-start assist control ........... 263
Hood ......................................... 417
Horn .......................................... 156
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 110
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid system indicator ........ 108
Power switch ........................ 190
Vehicle Proximity Notification System .............. 75
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 477
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Key reminder ........................ 496
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 239
Master warning ..................... 479
Pre-Collision warning ............ 479
Seat belt reminder ................ 479
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 478
Brake assist system .............. 478
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 478
Low brake fluid...................... 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 480
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light.............. 479
Parking brake........................ 478
PCS warning light ................. 479
Pretensioners........................ 478
Seat belt reminder light ......... 479
Slip indicator light.................. 479
SRS airbag system ............... 478
Tire pressure......................... 480
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 480 Warning messages.................. 485
Washer
Checking............................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Switch ........................... 212, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 398
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 183
Load limits ............................ 183
Weight .................................. 534
Wheels ...................................... 445
Window lock switch ................ 161
Windows Power windows..................... 161
Rear window defogger.......... 376
Washer ......................... 212, 216
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 449
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 298
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