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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 

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
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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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19Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE) 
Instrument cluster light control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120 
Clock adjustment buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 355 
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 395
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
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27Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE) 
Instrument cluster light control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120 
MPH or km/h button*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 119 
Instrument cluster light control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120 
Clock adjustment buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 355
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 395
*1: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
*2: If equipped
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1142. Instrument cluster
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator 
light (P. 448)Low fuel level warning 
light (P. 449)
*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning 
light (P. 448)Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light (P. 450)
*1Automatic headlight 
leveling system warning 
light (P. 449)Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light 
(P. 450)
*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request 
indicator light (P. 448)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start 
system warning light 
(P. 455)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light (P. 449)*1
(If equipped)
Master warning light 
(P. 450)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
(P. 449)*1Tire pressure warning 
light (P. 450)
Open door warning light 
(P. 449)
(If equipped)
Go to service warning 
light (P. 451) 

2814-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/
right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-
face • If the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered 

2924-5. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In the following situations, the camera sensor may not detect white (yellow)
lines and various functions may not operate normally.
●There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.
●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front
of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, “Raised pavement marker” or stones
are present.
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than
lines that are white).
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.
●The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.
●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the
camera.
●The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.
●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.
●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.
●The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.
●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having
improper tire pressure.
●The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.
●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road seams).
●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the
beam axis has deviated.
●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.
●Snow tires, etc., are equipped. 

3234-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)
WARNING
■Replacing tires 
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand, 
tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are 
inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level. 
The ABS, VSC and TRC systems will not function correctly if different tires 
are installed on the vehicle. 
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. 
■ Handling of tires and the suspension 
Using tires with any kind of problem or  modifying the suspension will affect 
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.