2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS maintenance

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................332
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ...........................340
Seat heaters ......................341
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................342
• Front interior light...........343
• Front personal lights ......343
• Rear interior light ...........3445-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 345
• Glove boxes .................. 346
• Console box .................. 346
• Cup holders/
bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 347
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 349
• Card holders ................. 350
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 351
5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 354
• Sun visors ..................... 354
• Vanity mirrors ................ 354
• Clock ............................. 355
• Power outlet .................. 356
• Coat hooks .................... 357
• Assist grips ................... 357
• Panoramic roof
shades .......................... 358
• Rear sunshades............ 360
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 362
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 367
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 370
5Interior features
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................373
Hood ..................................375
Positioning a floor jack .......377
Engine compartment..........379
12-volt battery ....................389
Tires ...................................393
Tire inflation pressure ........409
Wheels ...............................411
Air conditioning filter ..........413
Wiper rubber
replacement .....................415
Electronic key battery ........417
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................419
Light bulbs .........................423
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........434
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................435
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................436
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 437
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 443
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 444
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 458
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) .................................. 478
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire) .................................. 492
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 509
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 511
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 513
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 518
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 523
7When trouble arises

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...........526
Fuel information .................537
8-2. Customization
Customizable features .......539
8-3. Initialization
Item to initialize ..................546
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .....................548
Alphabetical index ......................552
8Vehicle specifications
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For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual” for
information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/visual system
• IPA (Intelligent Parking
Assist)
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140
Brussels, Belgium www.toyota-europe.com

841-2. Hybrid system
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■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent under the right-
hand front seat.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security
system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following.
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows is closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( P. 513)

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 362
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 367
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 370
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 373
Hood .................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack ....... 377
Engine compartment.......... 379
12-volt battery .................... 389
Tires ................................... 393
Tire inflation pressure ........ 409
Wheels ............................... 411
Air conditioning filter .......... 413
Wiper rubber
replacement ..................... 415
Electronic key battery ........ 417
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 419
Light bulbs ......................... 423