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Maintenance and care
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■LED light bulbs
The  headlights/daytime  running  lights,  front  fog  lights  (if  equipped),  side
marker  lights,  side  turn  signal  lights,  stop/tail  lights  and  hi gh  mounted  stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight  lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn  off  the  lights.  Do  not  attempt  to  replace  the  bulb  immedia tely  after
turning off the lights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. 
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may  result  in  heat  damage,  fire,  or  water  entering  the  headligh t  unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on  the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire 
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.  
     
        
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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when  cold  and  inflated  to  the  inflation  pressure  recommended  by the
vehicle  manufacturer  on  the  vehicle  placard  or  tire  inflation  p ressure
label  (tire  and  load  information  label).  (If  your  vehicle  has  t ires  of  a  dif-
ferent size than the size indica ted on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure  label  [tire  and  load  information  label],  you  should  de termine
the proper tire inflation p ressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your  vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure  monitoring  system  (TPMS -tire  pressure  warning  system) that
illuminates a low tire  pressure telltale (tire pressure warning  light) when
one  or  more  of  your  tires  is  significantly  under-inflated.  Acco rdingly,
when  the  low  tire  pressure  telltale  (tire  pressure  warning  ligh t)  illumi-
nates,  you  should  stop  and  check  your  tires  as  soon  as  possible ,  and
inflate  them  to  the  proper  pressure.  Driving  on  a  significantly   under-
inflated  tire  causes  the  tire  to  overheat  and  can  lead  to  tire  failure.
Under-inflation  also  reduces  fuel  efficiency  and  tire  tread  lif e, and may
affect the vehicle’s handl ing and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not  a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintena nce, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain  correct  tire  pressure,  even  if  under-inflation  has  not   reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure  warn-
ing  system)  malfunction  indicato r  to  indicate  when  the  system  is  not
operating  properly. The TPMS  (tire  pressure  warning  system)  mal func-
tion indicator is combined with  the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning  light).  When  the  system  detects  a  malfunction,  the  tell tale  will
flash for approximately one mi nute and then remain continuously  illumi-
nated.  This  sequence  will  continue  upon  subsequent  vehicle  star t-ups
as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  detect  or  signal  low  tir e  pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for  a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or al ternate tires
or  wheels  on  the  vehicle  that  prevent  the TPMS  (tire  pressure  w arning
system)  from  functioning  properly. Always  check  the  TPMS  (tire  pres-
sure  warning  system)  malfunction  telltale  after  replacing  one  or  more
tires  or  wheels  on  your  vehicle  to  ensure  that  the  replacement  or  alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning sys tem) to
continue to function properly. 
     
        
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4928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_UIndicates that the back door is not fully closed
If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3 mph  (5
km/h),    flashes  and  a  buzzer  sounds
to  indicate  that  the  back  door  is  not  yet  fully
closed.
 Close the back door.
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  the  moon  roof  is  not  fully  closed
(with the power switch off and the driver’s door is
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
 flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  according  to  the
driven  distance  on  the  maintenance  schedule
*1
should be performed soon.
Comes  on  approximately  4500  miles  (7200  km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  is  required  to  cor-
respond  to  the  driven  distance  on  the  mainte-
nance schedule
*1.
Comes  on  approximately  5000  miles  (8000  km)
after the message has been reset. 
(The  indicator  will  not  work  properly  unless  the
message has been reset.)
 Perform  the  necessary  maintenance.
Please  reset  the  message  after  the  mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 410)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) 
     
        
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*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: 
P. 200
Indicates  that  the  LDA  (Lane  Departure  Alert)
system  cannot  be  used  because  the  vehicle
speed  is  lower  than  approximately  32  mph  (50
km/h)
 Drive  the  vehicle  at  32  mph  (50  km/h)  or
higher.
Indicates  that  the  LDA  (Lane  Departure  Alert)
system  is  suspended  (The  vehicle  speed  is  too
high for the system to operate.)
Reduce the vehicle speed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions 
     
        
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When trouble arises
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
After  taking  the  specified  steps  to  correct  the  suspected  probl em,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Other displayed message
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required
The  filter  may  be  clogged,  the  air  intake  vent
may  be  blocked  or  there  may  be  a  gap  in  the
duct.
 If  the  air  intake  vent  is  dirty,  refer  to  P.  404
for cleaning the air intake vent.
 If the message is being displayed and the air
intake  vent  is  not  dirty,  have  the  vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
Have  the  malfunction  repaired  immediately.  (vehicles  with  a
smart key system)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  The  electronic  key  is  not
detected  when  an  attempt  is
made  to  start  the  hybrid  sys-
tem.
Start  the  hybrid  system
with  the  electronic  key
present.
(Flashes) 
     
        
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9Vehicle specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 536
Fuel information ................ 545
Tire information ................. 548
9-2.  Customization Customizable features ...... 560
Items to initialize ............... 565 
     
        
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9-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Without roof molding
*3: With roof molding
*4: P175/65R15 tires
*5: P195/50R16 tires
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length159.4 in. (4050 mm)*2
159.8 in. (4060 mm)*3
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)*2
67.5 in. (1715 mm)*3
Overall height*157.3 in. (1455 mm)*2
58.7 in. (1490 mm)*3
Wheelbase
100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Tread
Front58.5 in. (1485 mm)*4
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*5
Rear58.1 in. (1475 mm)*4
57.1 in. (1450 mm)*5
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (380 kg)