
17Pictorial index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 364
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 364
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 718
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 108
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 131
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Replacing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . P. 723
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 600
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 583
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 583
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 720
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 707
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 356
LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344
Daytime running lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 346
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 338
5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 641, Watts: P. 724)
*: If equipped
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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1973. Instrument cluster
3
Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 660
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 660
*1Brake system warning light 
(Yellow)P. 660
*1Charging system warning light
P. 660
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 660
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 660
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada)P. 660
*1SRS warning light P. 661
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 661
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 661
*1Electric power steering system warning light 
(Red/yellow)P. 661
*1, 2PCS warning light
P. 661
*1Slip indicator lightP. 661
*1High coolant temperature warning lightP. 662 

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3. Instrument cluster
■Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the symbol dis-
plays  listed  here  are  only  an  example,  and  different  symbols  ma y  be  dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information displ ay.
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 332
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) P. 664
LDA  (Lane  Departure  Alert  with  steering  con-
trol) systemP. 395
P. 395
Low engine oil pressure warning 
(Canada only) P. 664 

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working  from  top  to  bottom,  liberally  apply  water  to  the  vehicl e
body,  wheel  wells  and  underside  of  the  vehicle  to  remove  any  di rt
and dust.
● Wash  the  vehicle  body  using  a  sponge  or  soft  cloth,  such  as  a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughl y
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If  water  does  not  bead  on  a  clean  surface,  apply  wax  when  the  vehicle
body is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your v ehicle are closed
properly.
■ Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from  the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle su rface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Rear  spoiler  may  not  be  washable  in  some  automatic  car  washes.  There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps
around the doors or perimeter of windows, or spray these areas  continuously.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
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5817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P. 609)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.   5 9 8 )• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The  engine  compartment  contains  many  mechanisms  and  fluids  that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage displa y 
( P. 205) on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  power  control  unit,  radiator,  exhaust
manifold,  etc.  right  after  driving  as  they  may  be  hot.  Oil  and  other  fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
● Be  extremely  cautious  when  working  on  the  12-  volt  battery.  It  contains
poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric  cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may  automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 592)
■ Safety glasses
Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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6137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■When replacing wheels
The  wheels  of  your  vehicle  are equipped  with  tire  pressure  warn ing
valves  and  transmitters  that  allow  the  tire  pressure  warning  sy stem  to
provide  advance  warning  in  the  event  of  a  loss  in  tire  inflatio n  pressure.
Whenever  wheels  are  replaced,  tir e  pressure  warning  valves  and trans-
mitters must be installed. ( P. 601)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommen ded in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may  result in a loss of handling control.
●Never  use  an  inner  tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed  fo r  a
tubeless tire. Doing so may resu lt in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tight ened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or g rease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, caus ing an
accident  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury.  Remove  any  oil  or
grease from the wheel  bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to  leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.
●Be  sure  to  install  the  wheel  nuts  with
the  tapered  ends  facing  inward.
Installing  the  nuts  with  the  tapered
ends  facing  outward  can  cause  the
wheel  to  break  and  eventually  cause
the  wheel  to  come  off  while  driving,
which  could  lead  to  an  accident
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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  and  warning  buzzer  (red
indicator)
*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 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  (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light 
(warning buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately. 

6648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (symbol display)
*7
Brake Override SystemIndicates  that  the  accelerator  and  brake  pedals  are  being
depressed  simultaneously,  and  the  Brake  Override  Sys-
tem is operating
 Release  the  accelerator  pedal  and  depress  the  brake
pedal.
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Brake  Override  System
(with warning buzzer)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Drive-Start Control Indicates  that  the  shift  position  was  changed  and  Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelera-
tor pedal (with warning buzzer)
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Drive-Start  Control  system
(with warning buzzer)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Intelligent Clearance Sonar Indicates that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped)
is operating ( P. 444)
 Follow  the  instruction  that   is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display.
(Canada only)
Low engine oil pressure warning (symbol display)*7
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions