4087-2. Maintenance
PRIUS c_U
■Repair and replacement
It  is  recommended  that  genuine  Toyota  parts  be  used  for  repairs   to  ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in rep lacement or if
a  repair  shop  other  than  a  Toyota  dealer  performs  repairs,  conf irm  the  war-
ranty coverage.
■ Resetting the message indicating ma intenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After  the  required  maintenance  is  performed  according  to  the  ma intenance
schedule, please reset the message. 
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to the “LOCK”
position with the trip meter A reading shown.
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  power  switch  off  wit h  the  trip
meter A reading shown.
Vehicles without  a smart  key system: While pressing the “trip”  switch (P.
98), turn the power switch to the “ON” position (do not start t he hybrid sys-
tem, reset mode will be canceled).
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  While  pressing  the  trip  meter  reset  but-
ton ( P. 98), turn the power switch to the ON mode (do not start the  hybrid
system, otherwise the reset mode will be canceled).
Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter disp lays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota  technicians  are  well-trained  specialists  and  are  kept  up   to  date  with
the  latest  service  information. They  are  well  informed  about  th e  operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep  a  copy  of  the  repair  order.  It  proves  that  the  maintenance   that  has
been  performed  is  under  warranty  coverage.  If  any  problem  should  arise
while  your  vehicle  is  under  warranty,  your  Toyota  dealer  will  p romptly  take
care of it.
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PRIUS c_U
Radiator .................................... 426
Radio......................................... 296
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 149
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 542
Rear view monitor 
system
*.................................. 253
Rear window defogger ............ 376
Rear window wiper .................. 216
Resetting the message  indicating maintenance 
is required .............................. 408
Replacing  Fuses .................................... 452
Key battery............................ 449
Light bulbs ............................ 456
Tires ...................................... 502
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners ...................... 566 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking 
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining  the seat belts ...................... 404
Emergency Locking  Retractor (ELR) ...................  34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should 
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 479
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 382
Seating capacity ...................... 183
Seats Adjustment............................ 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 148
Child seats/child 
restraint system 
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning ............................... 401
Front seat adjustment ........... 148
Front seat adjustment  precautions......................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 382
Service reminder  indicators ................................. 92
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