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15Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 251
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 327
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 364
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 256
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 256
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 528
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 393
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 535
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 327
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 393
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 478, 492
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 375
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 375
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 380
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 529
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 518
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Front fog lights/rear fog light
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 250
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Back-up light
*
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 423, Watts: P. 536)
*: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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9
10
11
12
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3976-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. 
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function. 
     
        
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4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as 
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms